2026 NPPES data Surgery Physician NPI 1295706448 MD
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MARK VIERRA, MD

Surgery Physician in MONTEREY, California. 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
287
Medicare Part D claims · 99 beneficiaries · Surgery Physician avg: 169
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
77.8126/100
▼ 5 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

MARK VIERRA, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 77.8126/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 287 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

77.8126/100
MIPS score · -5 vs avg
287
Part D claims, 2023
96%
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 VIERRA, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

78 24th percentile higher than 24% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. 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 VIERRA, 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 VIERRA, MD?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/27/2006

NPI 1295706448

Primary specialty

Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

36,191 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

287 70% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 169

MIPS final score

77.8126/100 5.287399999999991% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in California

How Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Surgery Physician share within California

1. Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Surgery Physician share within California

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MARK VIERRA, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Surgery Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
77.8126/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Surgery Physician) — 77.8126/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%77.8%
MIPS final score (Surgery Physician) — 77.8126/100 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 VIERRA, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2 UPPER RAGSDALE DR, MONTEREY, CA, 93940, with a listed phone of (831) 649-0808. NPI 1295706448 was issued on 01/27/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what VIERRA 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 287 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 99 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $15K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 21.3%. 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 77.8126/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 68.9951, Cost 57.0468), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 36,191 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 169 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

2 UPPER RAGSDALE DR
MONTEREY, CA 93940

Provider Details

NPI 1295706448
Specialty Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/27/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

77.8126
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
68.9951
Quality
57.0468
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MARK VIERRA, 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.

MONTAGE MEDICAL GROUP
MONTEREY, CA

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

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to MARK VIERRA, MD. To verify MARK VIERRA, MD's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

MARK VIERRA, MD — brand share 4.0%
Specialty average (est.)

4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 287 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.

287
Total Claims
$15K
Total Drug Cost
99
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
370
Total Day Supply
7,543
Brand vs Generic
4% brand / 96% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$10K
Generic Drug Cost
$5K
Opioid Claims
61 (21.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
48

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.23
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MARK VIERRA, 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
Pantoprazole Sodium
61
Tramadol Hcl
48
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
33
Enoxaparin Sodium
16
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
12
Lidocaine Hcl Viscous
Lidocaine Hcl
11

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

Surgery Physician Overview

How MARK VIERRA, MD fits within the Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

36,191
Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Surgery Physician
169
Avg Claims per Provider

MARK VIERRA, MD's 287 claims are above the specialty average of 169.

Nearby Surgery Physician Providers in California

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as VIERRA.

Compare Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MARK VIERRA, MD's specialty?
MARK VIERRA, MD specializes in Surgery Physician and practices in MONTEREY, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does MARK VIERRA, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MARK VIERRA, MD wrote 287 Medicare Part D claims totaling $15K in drug costs for 99 beneficiaries.
What is MARK VIERRA, MD's Medicare quality score?
MARK VIERRA, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 77.8126/100 (Quality: 68.9951, Cost: 57.0468). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MARK VIERRA, MD located?
MARK VIERRA, MD is located at 2 UPPER RAGSDALE DR, MONTEREY, CA, 93940. Phone: (831) 649-0808.
What is MARK VIERRA, MD's NPI number?
MARK VIERRA, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295706448, issued on 01/27/2006.
Does MARK VIERRA, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MARK VIERRA, MD's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $10K in brand drug costs.
Does MARK VIERRA, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, MARK VIERRA, MD had 61 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 21.3%.
How many Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 36,191 Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Surgery Physician provider writes 169 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MARK VIERRA, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MARK VIERRA, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Pantoprazole Sodium, Tramadol Hcl, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MARK VIERRA, MD accept Medicare?
MARK VIERRA, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 287 Part D claims and 99 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MARK VIERRA, MD's credentials?
MARK VIERRA, MD's NPI is 1295706448 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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