2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1851745335 M.D.
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MICHAEL HAMER, M.D.

Neurology Physician in OPELIKA, Alabama. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 686 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
MIPS score
77.5207/100
▼ 6 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.1K
52 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MICHAEL HAMER, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 77.5207/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 3,094 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

77.5207/100
MIPS score · -6 vs avg
3K
Part D claims, 2023
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.

MICHAEL HAMER, 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

78 24th percentile higher than 24% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MICHAEL HAMER, 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).

What does the federal data show about MICHAEL HAMER, M.D.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/20/2016

NPI 1851745335

Primary specialty

Neurology Physician

Mid-sized

19,866 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,094 136% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,309

MIPS final score

77.5207/100 5.579299999999989% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Neurology Physician share within Alabama

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MICHAEL HAMER, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Neurology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
77.5207/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Neurology Physician) — 77.5207/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%77.5%
MIPS final score (Neurology Physician) — 77.5207/100 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 HAMER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2570 VILLAGE PROFESSIONAL DR, OPELIKA, AL, 36801, with a listed phone of (334) 203-1917. NPI 1851745335 was issued on 04/20/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HAMER 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 3,094 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 686 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.1 million in drug spend. 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 77.5207/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 64.3154, Cost 57.395), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Neurology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 19,866 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,309 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

2570 VILLAGE PROFESSIONAL DR
OPELIKA, AL 36801

Provider Details

NPI 1851745335
Specialty Neurology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/20/2016

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

77.5207
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
64.3154
Quality
57.395
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MICHAEL HAMER, 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.

THE EAST ALABAMA HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY
OPELIKA, AL

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 MICHAEL HAMER, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.1K

Largest payer

ABBVIE INC.

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

3,094
Total Claims
$1.1M
Total Drug Cost
686
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,532
Total Day Supply
192,742
Generic Drug Cost
$185K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.44
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male
Age Distribution
<65: 154, 65-74: 253, 75-84: 228, 85+: 51

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MICHAEL HAMER, 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
Carbidopa-Levodopa
Carbidopa/Levodopa
274
Donepezil Hcl
257
Gabapentin
212
Memantine Hcl
148
Pregabalin
138
Levetiracetam
131
Aimovig Autoinjector
Erenumab-Aooe
108
Propranolol Hcl
90
Citalopram Hbr
Citalopram Hydrobromide
89
Duloxetine Hcl
88

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

Neurology Physician Overview

How MICHAEL HAMER, M.D. fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.

19,866
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider

MICHAEL HAMER, M.D.'s 3,094 claims are above the specialty average of 1,309.

Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in Alabama

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHAEL HAMER, M.D.'s specialty?
MICHAEL HAMER, M.D. specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in OPELIKA, Alabama. Credentials: M.D..
How much does MICHAEL HAMER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHAEL HAMER, M.D. wrote 3,094 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.1M in drug costs for 686 beneficiaries.
What is MICHAEL HAMER, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
MICHAEL HAMER, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 77.5207/100 (Quality: 64.3154, Cost: 57.395). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MICHAEL HAMER, M.D. located?
MICHAEL HAMER, M.D. is located at 2570 VILLAGE PROFESSIONAL DR, OPELIKA, AL, 36801. Phone: (334) 203-1917.
What is MICHAEL HAMER, M.D.'s NPI number?
MICHAEL HAMER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851745335, issued on 04/20/2016.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 19,866 Neurology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Neurology Physician provider writes 1,309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MICHAEL HAMER, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MICHAEL HAMER, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Carbidopa-Levodopa, Donepezil Hcl, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MICHAEL HAMER, M.D. accept Medicare?
MICHAEL HAMER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,094 Part D claims and 686 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHAEL HAMER, M.D.'s credentials?
MICHAEL HAMER, M.D.'s NPI is 1851745335 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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