2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1982650172 MD
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MARK KNIPFER, MD

Family Medicine Physician in SPARTANBURG, South Carolina. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
13K
Medicare Part D claims · 640 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
99.842/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.8K
85 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MARK KNIPFER, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 99.842/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 13,048 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

99.842/100
MIPS score · +17 vs avg
13K
Part D claims, 2023
85%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

MARK KNIPFER, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

100 Top 9% higher than 91% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MARK KNIPFER, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about MARK KNIPFER, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/26/2006

NPI 1982650172

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

13,048 282% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

MIPS final score

99.842/100 16.742000000000004% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Family Medicine Physician share within South Carolina

1. Family Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Family Medicine Physician share within South Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MARK KNIPFER, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Medicine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
99.842/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Family Medicine Physician) — 99.842/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Family Medicine Physician) — 99.842/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

MARK KNIPFER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3021 REIDVILLE RD, SPARTANBURG, SC, 29301, with a listed phone of (864) 576-9201. NPI 1982650172 was issued on 05/26/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KNIPFER most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 13,048 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 640 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2.0 million in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.6%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 99.842/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 99.684), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

3021 REIDVILLE RD
SPARTANBURG, SC 29301

Provider Details

NPI 1982650172
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/26/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

99.842
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
99.684
Quality

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MARK KNIPFER, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

FAMILY PHYSICIANS OF SPARTANBURG, PC
SPARTANBURG, SC

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for MARK KNIPFER, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.8K

Largest payer

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

MARK KNIPFER, MD — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 13,048 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

13,048
Total Claims
$2.0M
Total Drug Cost
640
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
30,464
Total Day Supply
883,313
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.6M
Generic Drug Cost
$362K
Opioid Claims
206 (1.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
418

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.95
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male
Age Distribution
<65: 34, 65-74: 351, 75-84: 204, 85+: 51

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What MARK KNIPFER, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Rosuvastatin Calcium
971
Levothyroxine Sodium
587
Amlodipine Besylate
383
Losartan Potassium
320
Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide
Losartan/Hydrochlorothiazide
287
Metoprolol Succinate
284
Lorazepam
261
Hydrochlorothiazide
255
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
248
Omeprazole
244

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How MARK KNIPFER, MD fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

MARK KNIPFER, MD's 13,048 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in South Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as KNIPFER.

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MARK KNIPFER, MD's specialty?
MARK KNIPFER, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in SPARTANBURG, South Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does MARK KNIPFER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MARK KNIPFER, MD wrote 13,048 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.0M in drug costs for 640 beneficiaries.
What is MARK KNIPFER, MD's Medicare quality score?
MARK KNIPFER, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 99.842/100 (Quality: 99.684). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MARK KNIPFER, MD located?
MARK KNIPFER, MD is located at 3021 REIDVILLE RD, SPARTANBURG, SC, 29301. Phone: (864) 576-9201.
What is MARK KNIPFER, MD's NPI number?
MARK KNIPFER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982650172, issued on 05/26/2006.
Does MARK KNIPFER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MARK KNIPFER, MD's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.6M in brand drug costs.
Does MARK KNIPFER, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, MARK KNIPFER, MD had 206 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.6%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MARK KNIPFER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MARK KNIPFER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Rosuvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MARK KNIPFER, MD accept Medicare?
MARK KNIPFER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 13,048 Part D claims and 640 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MARK KNIPFER, MD's credentials?
MARK KNIPFER, MD's NPI is 1982650172 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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