2026 NPPES data Psychiatry Physician NPI 1508863648 MD
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MICHAEL LIGHT, MD

Psychiatry Physician in SHELBYVILLE, Kentucky. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 115 beneficiaries · Psychiatry Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
98%
generic claims · 2% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$245.47
13 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MICHAEL LIGHT, MD filed 1,196 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Psychiatry Physician in SHELBYVILLE, Kentucky, prescribing 98% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
98%
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 LIGHT, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

1,196 Top 23% higher than 77% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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 Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MICHAEL LIGHT, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 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 LIGHT, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/05/2005

NPI 1508863648

Primary specialty

Psychiatry Physician

High-volume

53,104 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,196 15% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,038

Specialty distribution in Kentucky

How Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers

Kentucky providers

Psychiatry Physician share within Kentucky

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Psychiatry 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 LIGHT, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatry Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1108 MAIN STREET, SHELBYVILLE, KY, 40065, with a listed phone of (502) 513-5058. NPI 1508863648 was issued on 07/05/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LIGHT 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 1,196 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 115 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $34K in drug spend, split 2% brand-name and 98% generic by claim count. 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.

Psychiatry Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 53,104 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,038 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

1108 MAIN STREET
SHELBYVILLE, KY 40065

Provider Details

NPI 1508863648
Specialty Psychiatry Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/05/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MICHAEL LIGHT, MD 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.

PPL THERAPEUTIC SERVICES PLLC
ERLANGER, KY

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 LIGHT, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$245

Largest payer

Alkermes, 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

MICHAEL LIGHT, MD — brand share 2.0%
Specialty average (est.)

2% brand-name claims vs 98% generic, on 1,196 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.

1,196
Total Claims
$34K
Total Drug Cost
115
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,804
Total Day Supply
53,366
Brand vs Generic
2% brand / 98% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$7K
Generic Drug Cost
$28K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
63.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.54
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 47, 65-74: 53, 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.

What MICHAEL LIGHT, MD 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
Clonazepam
117
Topiramate
96
Diazepam
93
Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine
Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine
84
Citalopram Hbr
Citalopram Hydrobromide
72
Duloxetine Hcl
62
Alprazolam
61
Lorazepam
54
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
53
Buspirone Hcl
51

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

Psychiatry Physician Overview

How MICHAEL LIGHT, MD fits within the Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.

53,104
Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
56
States with Psychiatry Physician
1,038
Avg Claims per Provider

MICHAEL LIGHT, MD's 1,196 claims are above the specialty average of 1,038.

Nearby Psychiatry Physician Providers in Kentucky

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHAEL LIGHT, MD's specialty?
MICHAEL LIGHT, MD specializes in Psychiatry Physician and practices in SHELBYVILLE, Kentucky. Credentials: MD.
How much does MICHAEL LIGHT, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHAEL LIGHT, MD wrote 1,196 Medicare Part D claims totaling $34K in drug costs for 115 beneficiaries.
Where is MICHAEL LIGHT, MD located?
MICHAEL LIGHT, MD is located at 1108 MAIN STREET, SHELBYVILLE, KY, 40065. Phone: (502) 513-5058.
What is MICHAEL LIGHT, MD's NPI number?
MICHAEL LIGHT, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508863648, issued on 07/05/2005.
Does MICHAEL LIGHT, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MICHAEL LIGHT, MD's prescribing is 2% brand-name and 98% generic drugs by claim count, with $7K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 53,104 Psychiatry Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Psychiatry Physician provider writes 1,038 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MICHAEL LIGHT, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MICHAEL LIGHT, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clonazepam, Topiramate, Diazepam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MICHAEL LIGHT, MD accept Medicare?
MICHAEL LIGHT, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,196 Part D claims and 115 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHAEL LIGHT, MD's credentials?
MICHAEL LIGHT, MD's NPI is 1508863648 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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