2026 NPPES data Surgery Physician NPI 1295028173 M.D.
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MEIR MEERKOV, M.D.

Surgery Physician in LEXINGTON, Kentucky. 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
43
Medicare Part D claims · 31 beneficiaries · Surgery Physician avg: 169
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: MEIR MEERKOV, M.D. is a Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in LEXINGTON, Kentucky with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 43 claims across 31 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: MEIR MEERKOV, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 43 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)

MEIR MEERKOV, M.D. 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).

MEIR MEERKOV, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/25/2011

NPI 1295028173

Primary specialty

Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

36,191 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

43 75% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 169

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Kentucky

How Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers

Kentucky providers

Surgery Physician share within Kentucky

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MEIR MEERKOV, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Surgery Physician national average

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

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

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MIPS final score (Surgery Physician) — 100/100 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).

MEIR MEERKOV, M.D. is a Surgery Physician provider practicing in LEXINGTON, Kentucky, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1295028173. 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.

MEIR MEERKOV, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 740 S LIMESTONE STE L104, LEXINGTON, KY, 40536, with a listed phone of (859) 257-3253. NPI 1295028173 was issued on 05/25/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MEERKOV 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 43 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 31 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $880 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 34.9%. 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 100/100 for the 2023 performance year, 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

740 S LIMESTONE STE L104
LEXINGTON, KY 40536

Provider Details

NPI 1295028173
Specialty Surgery Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/25/2011

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MEIR MEERKOV, M.D. 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.

PIKEVILLE MEDICAL CENTER INC
PIKEVILLE, KY

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

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

43
Total Claims
$880
Total Drug Cost
31
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
43
Total Day Supply
445
Generic Drug Cost
$499
Opioid Claims
15 (34.9% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
64.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.33
Gender Split
52% female / 48% male
Age Distribution
<65: 13, 65-74: 12, 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
Oxycodone Hcl
12

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

Surgery Physician Overview

How MEIR MEERKOV, M.D. fits within the Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

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

MEIR MEERKOV, M.D.'s 43 claims are below the specialty average of 169.

Nearby Surgery Physician Providers in Kentucky

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MEIR MEERKOV, M.D.'s specialty?
MEIR MEERKOV, M.D. specializes in Surgery Physician and practices in LEXINGTON, Kentucky. Credentials: M.D..
How much does MEIR MEERKOV, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MEIR MEERKOV, M.D. wrote 43 Medicare Part D claims totaling $880 in drug costs for 31 beneficiaries.
What is MEIR MEERKOV, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
MEIR MEERKOV, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MEIR MEERKOV, M.D. located?
MEIR MEERKOV, M.D. is located at 740 S LIMESTONE STE L104, LEXINGTON, KY, 40536. Phone: (859) 257-3253.
What is MEIR MEERKOV, M.D.'s NPI number?
MEIR MEERKOV, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295028173, issued on 05/25/2011.
Does MEIR MEERKOV, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, MEIR MEERKOV, M.D. had 15 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 34.9%.
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 MEIR MEERKOV, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MEIR MEERKOV, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MEIR MEERKOV, M.D. accept Medicare?
MEIR MEERKOV, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 43 Part D claims and 31 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MEIR MEERKOV, M.D.'s credentials?
MEIR MEERKOV, M.D.'s NPI is 1295028173 with credentials M.D.. 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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