NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Hospitalist Physician NPI 1942616826 DO
Verify on CMS → Meredith Lindner, DO
Hospitalist Physician in Essex, Connecticut.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 16,825 in Hospitalist 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
9K
Medicare Part D claims · 758 beneficiaries · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
97.3/100
▲ 14 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 Lindner, DO reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.3/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 9,297 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 97.3/100
- MIPS score · +14 vs avg
- 9K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 88%
- 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 Lindner, DO's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
97 Top 15% higher than 85% 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 Lindner, DO sits
This provider among hospitalist physician peers
Across the 4,437 hospitalist physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Meredith Lindner, DO writes more Part D claims than 98% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 87% - 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 hospitalist physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Meredith Lindner, DO. 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 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).
What does the federal data show about Meredith Lindner, DO?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Hospitalist Physician
Medicare Part D claims
9,297 10× vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
97.3/100 14.2 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Connecticut
How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Meredith Lindner, DO's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Hospitalist Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 97.3/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Hospitalist Physician) - 97.3/100 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 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.
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 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.9%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 97.3/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 81.7), 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
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%
Hospitalist Physician average
11% brand-name claims vs 88% 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 / 88% 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.
What Meredith Lindner, DO prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
536 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
487 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
330 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
275 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
272 claims
- Escitalopram Oxalate
Escitalopram Oxalate
255 claims
- Losartan Potassium 199
Losartan Potassium
199 claims
- Alprazolam 189
Alprazolam
189 claims
| 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.
Lilyan Abraham
Farmington, CT
Dr. Suja Abraham
MD
Stamford, CT
Dr. Adam Ackerman
MD
New Haven, CT
Dr. Nana Addo
M.D
Norwalk, CT
Edin Adilovic
Bridgeport, CT
Compare Hospitalist Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
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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 97.3/100 (Quality: 81.7). 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 88% 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
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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