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2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1013171834 M.D.
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Neurology Physician in Santa Monica, California.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 19,885 in Neurology 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 170 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
79%
generic claims · 18% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$1.9K
86 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
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
Michael Ho, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 1,224 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 100/100
- MIPS score · +17 vs avg
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 79%
- 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.
Michael Ho, 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
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 Michael Ho, M.D. sits
This provider among neurology physician peers
Across the 5,437 neurology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Michael Ho, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 54% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 92% - 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 neurology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Michael Ho, M.D.. 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)
Michael Ho, 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 Ho, M.D.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Neurology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,224 6% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
100/100 16.9 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in California
How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among California providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Michael Ho, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Neurology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 100/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Neurology 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).
Michael Ho, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1801 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 100, Santa Monica, CA, 90403, with a listed phone of (310) 319-5098. NPI 1013171834 was issued on 07/10/2008.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,224 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 170 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $818K in drug spend, split 18% brand-name and 79% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.7%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 100/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 90.1), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Neurology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 19,885 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1013171834 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Neurology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/10/2008 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
90.1471
Cost
87
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Michael Ho, 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.
Regents OF The University OF California Los Angeles
Santa Monica, CA
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 Ho, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$1.9K
Largest payer
UCB, 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.
License & disciplinary context - California MBC 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Michael Ho, M.D.. To verify Michael Ho, M.D.'s current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases
MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Michael Ho, M.D. - brand share 18.0%
Neurology Physician average
18% brand-name claims vs 79% generic, on 1,224 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.
1,224
Total Claims
$818K
Total Drug Cost
170
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,976
- Total Day Supply
- 57,633
- Brand vs Generic
- 18% brand / 79% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $708K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $108K
- Opioid Claims
- 21 (1.7% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.88
- Gender Split
- 51% female / 49% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 38, 65-74: 64, 75-84: 46, 85+: 22
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Michael Ho, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Levetiracetam
Levetiracetam
156 claims
- Lacosamide
Lacosamide
76 claims
- Clobazam 61
Clobazam
61 claims
- Carbidopa-Levodopa 57
Carbidopa-Levodopa
57 claims
- Lamotrigine 57
Lamotrigine
57 claims
- Aptiom 55
Aptiom
55 claims
- Sumatriptan Succin… 48
Sumatriptan Succinate
48 claims
- Nortriptyline Hcl 47
Nortriptyline Hcl
47 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Levetiracetam | 156 |
| Lacosamide | 76 |
| Clobazam | 61 |
| Carbidopa-Levodopa Carbidopa/Levodopa | 57 |
| Lamotrigine | 57 |
| Aptiom Eslicarbazepine Acetate | 55 |
| Sumatriptan Succinate | 48 |
| Nortriptyline Hcl | 47 |
| Phenobarbital | 43 |
| Propranolol Hcl Er Propranolol Hcl | 40 |
* 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 Ho, M.D. fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.
19,885
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider
Michael Ho, M.D.'s 1,224 claims are below the specialty average of 1,309.
Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in California
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Ho.
Dr. Venkat Raghav Aachi
MD
Thousand Oaks, CA
Dr. John Aalbers
M.D.
San Diego, CA
Dr. Puya Abbassi
D.O.
San Jose, CA
Dr. Ahmed Abdelhak
MB CHB
San Francisco, CA
Dr. Justin Abraham
M.D., M.B.A.
Santa Barbara, CA
Compare Neurology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Michael Ho, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Michael Ho, M.D. specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in Santa Monica, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Michael Ho, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Michael Ho, M.D. wrote 1,224 Medicare Part D claims totaling $818K in drug costs for 170 beneficiaries.
What is Michael Ho, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Michael Ho, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 90.1). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Michael Ho, M.D. located? ▼
Michael Ho, M.D. is located at 1801 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 100, Santa Monica, CA, 90403. Phone: (310) 319-5098.
What is Michael Ho, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Michael Ho, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013171834, issued on 07/10/2008.
Does Michael Ho, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Michael Ho, M.D.'s prescribing is 18% brand-name and 79% generic drugs by claim count, with $708K in brand drug costs.
Does Michael Ho, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Michael Ho, M.D. had 21 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.7%.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 19,885 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 Ho, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Michael Ho, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Levetiracetam, Lacosamide, Clobazam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Michael Ho, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Michael Ho, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,224 Part D claims and 170 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Michael Ho, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Michael Ho, M.D.'s NPI is 1013171834 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
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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