2026 NPPES data Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program NPI 1962821637 M.D.
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MEREDITH BARLOW, M.D.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico. 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
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 695 beneficiaries · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program avg: 459
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
83.8451/100
▲ 1 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$447.33
25 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MEREDITH BARLOW, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 83.8451/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 6,384 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

83.8451/100
MIPS score · +1 vs avg
6K
Part D claims, 2023
88%
generic prescribing
$447.33
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

MEREDITH BARLOW, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

84 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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

What does the federal data show about MEREDITH BARLOW, M.D.?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/10/2014

NPI 1962821637

Primary specialty

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

High-volume

331,761 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

6,384 1291% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 459

MIPS final score

83.8451/100 0.7451000000000079% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New Mexico

How Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program compares to other specialties among New Mexico providers

New Mexico providers

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program share within New Mexico

1. Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program share within New Mexico

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MEREDITH BARLOW, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
83.8451/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — 83.8451/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — 83.8451/100 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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MEREDITH BARLOW, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider holding M.D. credentials at 1 UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87131, with a listed phone of (505) 272-6607. NPI 1962821637 was issued on 04/10/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BARLOW 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 6,384 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 695 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $514K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.3%. 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 83.8451/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 84.5974, Cost 58.6394), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 331,761 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 459 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

1 UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87131

Provider Details

NPI 1962821637
Specialty Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/10/2014

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

83.8451
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
84.5974
Quality
58.6394
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MEREDITH BARLOW, 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.

PRESBYTERIAN HEALTHCARE SERVICES
CLOVIS, NM

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 MEREDITH BARLOW, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$447

Largest payer

Lilly USA, LLC

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

MEREDITH BARLOW, M.D. — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 6,384 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.

6,384
Total Claims
$514K
Total Drug Cost
695
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
13,295
Total Day Supply
382,159
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$348K
Generic Drug Cost
$163K
Opioid Claims
465 (7.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
140

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.06
Gender Split
74% female / 26% male
Age Distribution
<65: 80, 65-74: 312, 75-84: 247, 85+: 56

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MEREDITH BARLOW, M.D. 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
Levothyroxine Sodium
452
Gabapentin
281
Atorvastatin Calcium
214
Losartan Potassium
204
Lisinopril
200
Oxycodone Hcl
140
Pregabalin
123
Simvastatin
122
Tramadol Hcl
119
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
117

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

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Overview

How MEREDITH BARLOW, M.D. fits within the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program landscape nationally.

331,761
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in US
55
States with Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
459
Avg Claims per Provider

MEREDITH BARLOW, M.D.'s 6,384 claims are above the specialty average of 459.

Nearby Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in New Mexico

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Mexico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BARLOW.

Compare Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MEREDITH BARLOW, M.D.'s specialty?
MEREDITH BARLOW, M.D. specializes in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program and practices in ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico. Credentials: M.D..
How much does MEREDITH BARLOW, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MEREDITH BARLOW, M.D. wrote 6,384 Medicare Part D claims totaling $514K in drug costs for 695 beneficiaries.
What is MEREDITH BARLOW, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
MEREDITH BARLOW, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 83.8451/100 (Quality: 84.5974, Cost: 58.6394). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MEREDITH BARLOW, M.D. located?
MEREDITH BARLOW, M.D. is located at 1 UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87131. Phone: (505) 272-6607.
What is MEREDITH BARLOW, M.D.'s NPI number?
MEREDITH BARLOW, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962821637, issued on 04/10/2014.
Does MEREDITH BARLOW, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MEREDITH BARLOW, M.D.'s prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $348K in brand drug costs.
Does MEREDITH BARLOW, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, MEREDITH BARLOW, M.D. had 465 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.3%.
How many Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers are there in the US?
There are 331,761 Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers across 55 states in the US. The average Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider writes 459 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MEREDITH BARLOW, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MEREDITH BARLOW, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Gabapentin, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MEREDITH BARLOW, M.D. accept Medicare?
MEREDITH BARLOW, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,384 Part D claims and 695 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MEREDITH BARLOW, M.D.'s credentials?
MEREDITH BARLOW, M.D.'s NPI is 1962821637 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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