2026 NPPES data Forensic Psychiatry Physician NPI 1669784674 MD
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MATTHEW GASKINS, MD

Forensic Psychiatry Physician in COLUMBIA, 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 67 beneficiaries · Forensic Psychiatry Physician avg: 869
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
99.3294/100
▲ 16 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: MATTHEW GASKINS, MD is a Forensic Psychiatry Physician ([object Object]) practicing in COLUMBIA, South Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 67 beneficiaries — 3% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 99.3294/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: MATTHEW GASKINS, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 99.3294 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,209 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

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

MATTHEW GASKINS, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/07/2010

NPI 1669784674

Primary specialty

Forensic Psychiatry Physician

Niche

841 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,209 39% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 869

MIPS final score

99.3294/100 16.229400000000012% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Forensic Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Forensic Psychiatry Physician share within South Carolina

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MATTHEW GASKINS, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Forensic Psychiatry Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
99.3294/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Forensic Psychiatry Physician) — 99.3294/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Forensic Psychiatry Physician) — 99.3294/100 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.

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MATTHEW GASKINS, MD is a Forensic Psychiatry Physician provider practicing in COLUMBIA, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1669784674. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

MATTHEW GASKINS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Forensic Psychiatry Physician provider holding MD credentials at 4500 FORT JACKSON BLVD STE 270, COLUMBIA, SC, 29209, with a listed phone of (803) 764-3555. NPI 1669784674 was issued on 07/07/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GASKINS 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 1,209 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 67 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $76K in drug spend, split 3% brand-name and 97% generic by claim count. 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 99.3294/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 90.5979), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Forensic Psychiatry Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 841 enrolled providers across 47 states and an average of 869 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

4500 FORT JACKSON BLVD STE 270
COLUMBIA, SC 29209

Provider Details

NPI 1669784674
Specialty Forensic Psychiatry Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/07/2010

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

99.3294
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
90.5979
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

MATTHEW GASKINS, MD — brand share 3.0%
Specialty average (est.)

3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 1,209 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.

1,209
Total Claims
$76K
Total Drug Cost
67
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,981
Total Day Supply
59,170
Brand vs Generic
3% brand / 97% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$14K
Generic Drug Cost
$62K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
60.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.73
Gender Split
48% female / 52% male
Age Distribution
<65: 39, 65-74: 22, 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.

Drug Claims
Clonazepam
118
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
109
Trazodone Hcl
103
Duloxetine Hcl
97
Alprazolam
77
Escitalopram Oxalate
65
Mirtazapine
64
Lorazepam
46
Aripiprazole
45
Sertraline Hcl
40

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

Forensic Psychiatry Physician Overview

How MATTHEW GASKINS, MD fits within the Forensic Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.

841
Forensic Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
47
States with Forensic Psychiatry Physician
869
Avg Claims per Provider

MATTHEW GASKINS, MD's 1,209 claims are above the specialty average of 869.

Nearby Forensic Psychiatry Physician Providers in South Carolina

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

Compare Forensic Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MATTHEW GASKINS, MD's specialty?
MATTHEW GASKINS, MD specializes in Forensic Psychiatry Physician and practices in COLUMBIA, South Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does MATTHEW GASKINS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MATTHEW GASKINS, MD wrote 1,209 Medicare Part D claims totaling $76K in drug costs for 67 beneficiaries.
What is MATTHEW GASKINS, MD's Medicare quality score?
MATTHEW GASKINS, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 99.3294/100 (Quality: 90.5979). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MATTHEW GASKINS, MD located?
MATTHEW GASKINS, MD is located at 4500 FORT JACKSON BLVD STE 270, COLUMBIA, SC, 29209. Phone: (803) 764-3555.
What is MATTHEW GASKINS, MD's NPI number?
MATTHEW GASKINS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669784674, issued on 07/07/2010.
Does MATTHEW GASKINS, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MATTHEW GASKINS, MD's prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $14K in brand drug costs.
How many Forensic Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 841 Forensic Psychiatry Physician providers across 47 states in the US. The average Forensic Psychiatry Physician provider writes 869 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MATTHEW GASKINS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MATTHEW GASKINS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clonazepam, Bupropion Xl, Trazodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MATTHEW GASKINS, MD accept Medicare?
MATTHEW GASKINS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,209 Part D claims and 67 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MATTHEW GASKINS, MD's credentials?
MATTHEW GASKINS, MD's NPI is 1669784674 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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