2026 NPPES data Hospitalist Physician NPI 1942616826 DO
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MEREDITH LINDNER, DO

Hospitalist Physician in ESSEX, Connecticut. 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
9K
Medicare Part D claims · 758 beneficiaries · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
97.2738/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: MEREDITH LINDNER, DO is a Hospitalist Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ESSEX, Connecticut with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 9K claims across 758 beneficiaries — 11% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.2738/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: MEREDITH LINDNER, DO reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.2738 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 9,297 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)

MEREDITH LINDNER, DO 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).

MEREDITH LINDNER, DO at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/11/2014

NPI 1942616826

Primary specialty

Hospitalist Physician

Mid-sized

16,825 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

9,297 947% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 888

MIPS final score

97.2738/100 14.1738% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Hospitalist Physician share within Connecticut

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MEREDITH LINDNER, DO's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Hospitalist Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
97.2738/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Hospitalist Physician) — 97.2738/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%97.3%
MIPS final score (Hospitalist Physician) — 97.2738/100 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).

MEREDITH LINDNER, DO is a Hospitalist Physician provider practicing in ESSEX, Connecticut, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DO. NPI: 1942616826. 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.

MEREDITH LINDNER, DO appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospitalist Physician provider holding DO credentials at 147 WESTBROOK RD, ESSEX, CT, 06426, with a listed phone of (860) 767-8265. NPI 1942616826 was issued on 07/11/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LINDNER 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 9,297 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 758 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $593K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.9%. 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 97.2738/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 81.6843), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Hospitalist Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,825 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 888 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

147 WESTBROOK RD
ESSEX, CT 06426

Provider Details

NPI 1942616826
Specialty Hospitalist Physician
Credentials DO
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/11/2014

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

97.2738
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
81.6843
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MEREDITH LINDNER, DO 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.

MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL
★★★☆☆ 3/5
MIDDLETOWN, CT
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 070020
MHS PRIMARY CARE, INC.
OLD SAYBROOK, CT

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 LINDNER, DO — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 9,297 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.

9,297
Total Claims
$593K
Total Drug Cost
758
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
16,435
Total Day Supply
462,115
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$416K
Generic Drug Cost
$173K
Opioid Claims
177 (1.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
238

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.99
Gender Split
73% female / 27% male
Age Distribution
<65: 36, 65-74: 331, 75-84: 231, 85+: 160

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
536
Levothyroxine Sodium
487
Amlodipine Besylate
330
Lisinopril
275
Metoprolol Succinate
272
Escitalopram Oxalate
255
Losartan Potassium
199
Alprazolam
189
Pravastatin Sodium
188
Trazodone Hcl
185

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

Hospitalist Physician Overview

How MEREDITH LINDNER, DO fits within the Hospitalist Physician landscape nationally.

16,825
Hospitalist Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hospitalist Physician
888
Avg Claims per Provider

MEREDITH LINDNER, DO's 9,297 claims are above the specialty average of 888.

Nearby Hospitalist Physician Providers in Connecticut

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MEREDITH LINDNER, DO's specialty?
MEREDITH LINDNER, DO specializes in Hospitalist Physician and practices in ESSEX, Connecticut. Credentials: DO.
How much does MEREDITH LINDNER, DO prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MEREDITH LINDNER, DO wrote 9,297 Medicare Part D claims totaling $593K in drug costs for 758 beneficiaries.
What is MEREDITH LINDNER, DO's Medicare quality score?
MEREDITH LINDNER, DO has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.2738/100 (Quality: 81.6843). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MEREDITH LINDNER, DO located?
MEREDITH LINDNER, DO is located at 147 WESTBROOK RD, ESSEX, CT, 06426. Phone: (860) 767-8265.
What is MEREDITH LINDNER, DO's NPI number?
MEREDITH LINDNER, DO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942616826, issued on 07/11/2014.
Does MEREDITH LINDNER, DO prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MEREDITH LINDNER, DO's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $416K in brand drug costs.
Does MEREDITH LINDNER, DO prescribe opioids?
Yes, MEREDITH LINDNER, DO had 177 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.9%.
How many Hospitalist Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,825 Hospitalist Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hospitalist Physician provider writes 888 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MEREDITH LINDNER, DO prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MEREDITH LINDNER, DO's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MEREDITH LINDNER, DO accept Medicare?
MEREDITH LINDNER, DO appears in CMS Medicare data with 9,297 Part D claims and 758 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MEREDITH LINDNER, DO's credentials?
MEREDITH LINDNER, DO's NPI is 1942616826 with credentials DO. 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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