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2026 NPPES data Anesthesiology Physician NPI 1437267473 MD
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Anesthesiology Physician in Mt Pleasant, South Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 56,432 in Anesthesiology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
315
Medicare Part D claims · 115 beneficiaries · Anesthesiology Physician avg: 860
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
0/100
▼ 83 pts below national avg 83.1 · Penalty band
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Mark Netherton, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 0/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 315 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 0/100
- MIPS score · -83 vs avg
- 315
- Part D claims, 2023
- 93%
- 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 Netherton, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
0 0th percentile higher than 0% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Mark Netherton, MD sits
This provider among anesthesiology physician peers
Across the 1,666 anesthesiology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Mark Netherton, MD writes more Part D claims than 44% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 0% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one anesthesiology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Mark Netherton, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Mark Netherton, 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 Netherton, MD?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Anesthesiology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
315 63% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
0/100 83.1 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in South Carolina
How Anesthesiology Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Mark Netherton, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Anesthesiology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 0/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Anesthesiology Physician) - 0/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
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 Netherton, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Anesthesiology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1625 HOSPITAL DR, Mt Pleasant, SC, 29464, with a listed phone of (843) 849-1551. NPI 1437267473 was issued on 08/29/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 315 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 115 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $24K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 55.9%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 0/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Anesthesiology Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 56,432 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 860 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1437267473 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Anesthesiology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/29/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
0
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality
Reporting: Individual
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Mark Netherton, 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.
Novant Health Southeastern Spine Institute LLC
Mt Pleasant, 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).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Mark Netherton, MD - brand share 7.0%
Anesthesiology Physician average
7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 315 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.
315
Total Claims
$24K
Total Drug Cost
115
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 317
- Total Day Supply
- 7,545
- Brand vs Generic
- 7% brand / 93% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $14K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $10K
- Opioid Claims
- 176 (55.9% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 30
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 68.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.09
- Gender Split
- 52% female / 48% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 25, 65-74: 64, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Mark Netherton, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
61 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
32 claims
- Doxycycline Monohy…
Doxycycline Monohydrate
29 claims
- Hydromorphone Hcl
Hydromorphone Hcl
29 claims
- Gabapentin 21
Gabapentin
21 claims
- Oxycontin 14
Oxycontin
14 claims
- Zolpidem Tartrate 14
Zolpidem Tartrate
14 claims
- Clonazepam 12
Clonazepam
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 61 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 32 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 29 |
| Hydromorphone Hcl | 29 |
| Gabapentin | 21 |
| Oxycontin Oxycodone Hcl | 14 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 14 |
| Clonazepam | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Anesthesiology Physician Overview
How Mark Netherton, MD fits within the Anesthesiology Physician landscape nationally.
56,432
Anesthesiology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Anesthesiology Physician
860
Avg Claims per Provider
Mark Netherton, MD's 315 claims are below the specialty average of 860.
Nearby Anesthesiology Physician Providers in South Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Netherton.
Dr. Joseph Abro
MD
Charleston, SC
Jaime Adams
Columbia, SC
Dr. Timothy Adams
M.D.
Columbia, SC
Dr. Owayed Al-Nowaiser
MD
Columbia, SC
Dr. Louise Alexander
M.D.
Greenville, SC
Compare Anesthesiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the South Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Anesthesiology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mark Netherton, MD's specialty? ▼
Mark Netherton, MD specializes in Anesthesiology Physician and practices in Mt Pleasant, South Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does Mark Netherton, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Mark Netherton, MD wrote 315 Medicare Part D claims totaling $24K in drug costs for 115 beneficiaries.
What is Mark Netherton, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Mark Netherton, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (Quality: 0). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Mark Netherton, MD located? ▼
Mark Netherton, MD is located at 1625 HOSPITAL DR, Mt Pleasant, SC, 29464. Phone: (843) 849-1551.
What is Mark Netherton, MD's NPI number? ▼
Mark Netherton, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437267473, issued on 08/29/2006.
Does Mark Netherton, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Mark Netherton, MD's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $14K in brand drug costs.
Does Mark Netherton, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Mark Netherton, MD had 176 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 55.9%.
How many Anesthesiology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 56,432 Anesthesiology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Anesthesiology Physician provider writes 860 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Mark Netherton, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Mark Netherton, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Doxycycline Monohydrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Mark Netherton, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Mark Netherton, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 315 Part D claims and 115 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Mark Netherton, MD's credentials? ▼
Mark Netherton, MD's NPI is 1437267473 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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