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2026 NPPES data General Practice Physician NPI 1588861843 MD
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General Practice Physician in China Grove, North 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 16,677 in General Practice 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
8K
Medicare Part D claims · 438 beneficiaries · General Practice Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
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
Meredith Bowen, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 8,414 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 100/100
- MIPS score · +17 vs avg
- 8K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 89%
- 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.
Meredith Bowen, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
100 Top 7% higher than 93% 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 Meredith Bowen, MD sits
This provider among general practice physician peers
Across the 783 general practice physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Meredith Bowen, MD writes more Part D claims than 87% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 93% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-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 general practice physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Meredith Bowen, 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)
Meredith Bowen, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations - 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 Meredith Bowen, MD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
General Practice Physician
Medicare Part D claims
8,414 193% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
100/100 16.9 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How General Practice Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Meredith Bowen, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the General Practice Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 100/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (General Practice Physician) - 100/100 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).
Meredith Bowen, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a General Practice Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2090 S US 29 HWY, China Grove, NC, 28023, with a listed phone of (704) 403-6800. NPI 1588861843 was issued on 06/29/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 8,414 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 438 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $753K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.3%. 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.
General Practice Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,677 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,872 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 | 1588861843 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | General Practice Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 06/29/2007 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
99
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Meredith Bowen, 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.
Carolinas Physicians Network Inc
Midland, NC
Comprehab, Inc
Gastonia, NC
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 · Typical
Meredith Bowen, MD - brand share 11.0%
General Practice Physician average
11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 8,414 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.
8,414
Total Claims
$753K
Total Drug Cost
438
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 17,002
- Total Day Supply
- 496,156
- Brand vs Generic
- 11% brand / 89% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $634K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $110K
- Opioid Claims
- 276 (3.3% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 160
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.17
- Gender Split
- 71% female / 29% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 51, 65-74: 217, 75-84: 133, 85+: 37
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Meredith Bowen, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
476 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
343 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
305 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
237 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
231 claims
- Fluticasone Propio…
Fluticasone Propionate
230 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
225 claims
- Trazodone Hcl 188
Trazodone Hcl
188 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 476 |
| Lisinopril | 343 |
| Omeprazole | 305 |
| Losartan Potassium | 237 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 231 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 230 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 225 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 188 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 171 |
| Pravastatin Sodium | 170 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
General Practice Physician Overview
How Meredith Bowen, MD fits within the General Practice Physician landscape nationally.
16,677
General Practice Physician Providers in US
56
States with General Practice Physician
2,872
Avg Claims per Provider
Meredith Bowen, MD's 8,414 claims are above the specialty average of 2,872.
Nearby General Practice Physician Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Bowen.
Dr. Manjeet Achreja
MD
Seagrove, NC
Dr. Cynthia Ackrill
M.D.
Asheville, NC
Dr. Tewodros Adane
MD
Lumberton, NC
Dr. Ahmed Ahmed Mohamed Ahmed
MD
Lumberton, NC
Dr. Theodore Allen
MD
Fort Bragg, NC
Compare General Practice Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the North Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meredith Bowen, MD's specialty? ▼
Meredith Bowen, MD specializes in General Practice Physician and practices in China Grove, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does Meredith Bowen, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Meredith Bowen, MD wrote 8,414 Medicare Part D claims totaling $753K in drug costs for 438 beneficiaries.
What is Meredith Bowen, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Meredith Bowen, MD 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 Meredith Bowen, MD located? ▼
Meredith Bowen, MD is located at 2090 S US 29 HWY, China Grove, NC, 28023. Phone: (704) 403-6800.
What is Meredith Bowen, MD's NPI number? ▼
Meredith Bowen, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588861843, issued on 06/29/2007.
Does Meredith Bowen, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Meredith Bowen, MD's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $634K in brand drug costs.
Does Meredith Bowen, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Meredith Bowen, MD had 276 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.3%.
How many General Practice Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 16,677 General Practice Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average General Practice Physician provider writes 2,872 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Meredith Bowen, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Meredith Bowen, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril, Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Meredith Bowen, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Meredith Bowen, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 8,414 Part D claims and 438 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Meredith Bowen, MD's credentials? ▼
Meredith Bowen, MD's NPI is 1588861843 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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