2026 NPPES data Emergency Medicine Physician NPI 1972665156 M.D.
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MICHAEL AROCHO, M.D.

Emergency Medicine Physician in BILOXI, Mississippi. 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
354
Medicare Part D claims · 157 beneficiaries · Emergency Medicine Physician avg: 352
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
91.7711/100
▲ 9 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: MICHAEL AROCHO, M.D. is a Emergency Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BILOXI, Mississippi with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 354 claims across 157 beneficiaries — 6% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.7711/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: MICHAEL AROCHO, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 91.7711 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 354 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)

MICHAEL AROCHO, 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).

MICHAEL AROCHO, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/14/2006

NPI 1972665156

Primary specialty

Emergency Medicine Physician

High-volume

64,398 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

354 1% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 352

MIPS final score

91.7711/100 8.67110000000001% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Mississippi

How Emergency Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Mississippi providers

Mississippi providers

Emergency Medicine Physician share within Mississippi

1. Emergency Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Emergency Medicine Physician share within Mississippi

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MICHAEL AROCHO, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Emergency Medicine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
91.7711/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Emergency Medicine Physician) — 91.7711/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%91.8%
MIPS final score (Emergency Medicine Physician) — 91.7711/100 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).

MICHAEL AROCHO, M.D. is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider practicing in BILOXI, Mississippi, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1972665156. 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.

MICHAEL AROCHO, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Emergency Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 301 FISHER ST, BILOXI, MS, 39534, with a listed phone of (228) 376-4025. NPI 1972665156 was issued on 12/14/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AROCHO 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 354 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 157 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 12.1%. 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 91.7711/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 76.6855, Cost 100), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Emergency Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 64,398 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 352 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

301 FISHER ST
BILOXI, MS 39534

Provider Details

NPI 1972665156
Specialty Emergency Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/14/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

91.7711
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
76.6855
Quality
100
Cost
83
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MICHAEL AROCHO, 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.

MISSISSIPPI EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT SERVICES PC
PASCAGOULA, MS

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 · Generic-heavy

MICHAEL AROCHO, M.D. — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 354 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.

354
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
157
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
355
Total Day Supply
2,566
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$479
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
43 (12.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
80

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.75
Gender Split
68% female / 32% male
Age Distribution
<65: 40, 65-74: 58, 75-84: 42, 85+: 17

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
60
Fluconazole
49
Cefdinir
22
Azithromycin
20
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
20
Prednisone
16
Morphine Sulfate
15
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
14
Ibuprofen
14
Cephalexin
11

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

Emergency Medicine Physician Overview

How MICHAEL AROCHO, M.D. fits within the Emergency Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

64,398
Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Emergency Medicine Physician
352
Avg Claims per Provider

MICHAEL AROCHO, M.D.'s 354 claims are above the specialty average of 352.

Nearby Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in Mississippi

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

Compare Emergency Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHAEL AROCHO, M.D.'s specialty?
MICHAEL AROCHO, M.D. specializes in Emergency Medicine Physician and practices in BILOXI, Mississippi. Credentials: M.D..
How much does MICHAEL AROCHO, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHAEL AROCHO, M.D. wrote 354 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 157 beneficiaries.
What is MICHAEL AROCHO, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
MICHAEL AROCHO, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.7711/100 (Quality: 76.6855, Cost: 100). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MICHAEL AROCHO, M.D. located?
MICHAEL AROCHO, M.D. is located at 301 FISHER ST, BILOXI, MS, 39534. Phone: (228) 376-4025.
What is MICHAEL AROCHO, M.D.'s NPI number?
MICHAEL AROCHO, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972665156, issued on 12/14/2006.
Does MICHAEL AROCHO, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MICHAEL AROCHO, M.D.'s prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $479 in brand drug costs.
Does MICHAEL AROCHO, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, MICHAEL AROCHO, M.D. had 43 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 12.1%.
How many Emergency Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 64,398 Emergency Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Emergency Medicine Physician provider writes 352 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MICHAEL AROCHO, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MICHAEL AROCHO, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Ondansetron Odt, Fluconazole, Cefdinir. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MICHAEL AROCHO, M.D. accept Medicare?
MICHAEL AROCHO, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 354 Part D claims and 157 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHAEL AROCHO, M.D.'s credentials?
MICHAEL AROCHO, M.D.'s NPI is 1972665156 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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