2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1417911223 MD
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MICHAEL KUSHNER, MD

Neurology Physician in CLYDE, North Carolina. 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
187
Medicare Part D claims · 58 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
What the federal data reveals: MICHAEL KUSHNER, MD is a Neurology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in CLYDE, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 187 claims across 58 beneficiaries .

What stands out: MICHAEL KUSHNER, MD filed 187 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across CLYDE, North Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

MICHAEL KUSHNER, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

MICHAEL KUSHNER, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/17/2006

NPI 1417911223

Primary specialty

Neurology Physician

Mid-sized

19,866 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

187 86% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,309

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Neurology Physician share within North Carolina

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Neurology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Neurology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Neurology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Neurology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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 KUSHNER, MD is a Neurology Physician provider practicing in CLYDE, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1417911223. 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 KUSHNER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 262 LEROY GEORGE DR, CLYDE, NC, 28721, with a listed phone of (828) 456-7311. NPI 1417911223 was issued on 04/17/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KUSHNER 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 187 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 58 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $13K 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.

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

262 LEROY GEORGE DR
CLYDE, NC 28721

Provider Details

NPI 1417911223
Specialty Neurology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/17/2006

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

187
Total Claims
$13K
Total Drug Cost
58
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
295
Total Day Supply
8,699
Generic Drug Cost
$4K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.37
Gender Split
50% female / 50% male
Age Distribution
<65: 17, 65-74: 23, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Gabapentin
25
Topiramate
20
Donepezil Hcl
15
Ropinirole Hcl
15
Carbidopa-Levodopa
Carbidopa/Levodopa
11

* 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 KUSHNER, MD 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 KUSHNER, MD's 187 claims are below the specialty average of 1,309.

Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as KUSHNER.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHAEL KUSHNER, MD's specialty?
MICHAEL KUSHNER, MD specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in CLYDE, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does MICHAEL KUSHNER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHAEL KUSHNER, MD wrote 187 Medicare Part D claims totaling $13K in drug costs for 58 beneficiaries.
Where is MICHAEL KUSHNER, MD located?
MICHAEL KUSHNER, MD is located at 262 LEROY GEORGE DR, CLYDE, NC, 28721. Phone: (828) 456-7311.
What is MICHAEL KUSHNER, MD's NPI number?
MICHAEL KUSHNER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417911223, issued on 04/17/2006.
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 KUSHNER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MICHAEL KUSHNER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Topiramate, Donepezil Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MICHAEL KUSHNER, MD accept Medicare?
MICHAEL KUSHNER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 187 Part D claims and 58 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHAEL KUSHNER, MD's credentials?
MICHAEL KUSHNER, MD's NPI is 1417911223 with credentials MD. 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.
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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