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2026 NPPES data Emergency Medicine Physician NPI 1821437484 M.D.
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Emergency Medicine Physician in Tucson, Arizona.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 64,463 in Emergency Medicine 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
780
Medicare Part D claims · 445 beneficiaries · Emergency Medicine Physician avg: 352
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
89.3/100
▲ 6 pts above national avg 83.5 · Exceptional
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Michael Minckler, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 89.3/100 - above the 83.5 national average - and filed 780 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 89.3/100
- MIPS score · +6 vs avg
- 780
- Part D claims, 2023
- 94%
- 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 Minckler, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
89 ≥ 56th percentile 56% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Michael Minckler, M.D. sits
This provider among emergency medicine physician peers
Across the 14,017 emergency medicine physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Michael Minckler, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 96% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 43% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-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 emergency medicine physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Michael Minckler, 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 Minckler, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting - 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 Minckler, M.D.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Emergency Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
780 122% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
89.3/100 5.8 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Arizona
How Emergency Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Arizona providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Michael Minckler, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Emergency Medicine Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 89.3/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Emergency Medicine Physician) - 89.3/100 vs national avg 83.5
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 Minckler, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Emergency Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2800 E AJO WAY, Tucson, AZ, 85713, with a listed phone of (520) 874-2000. NPI 1821437484 was issued on 06/17/2013.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 780 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 445 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $10K in drug spend, split 3% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 89.3/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 78.6), compared with the 83.5 average among clinicians with a measured score.
Emergency Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 64,463 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1821437484 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Emergency Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/17/2013 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
89.2805
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
78.5609
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Michael Minckler, M.D. - brand share 3.0%
Emergency Medicine Physician average
3% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 780 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.
780
Total Claims
$10K
Total Drug Cost
445
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 790
- Total Day Supply
- 6,871
- Brand vs Generic
- 3% brand / 94% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $2K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $7K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 406
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.11
- Gender Split
- 65% female / 35% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 62, 65-74: 213, 75-84: 129, 85+: 41
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Michael Minckler, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Prednisone
Prednisone
113 claims
- Doxycycline Hyclate
Doxycycline Hyclate
100 claims
- Cefdinir
Cefdinir
98 claims
- Cephalexin
Cephalexin
77 claims
- Albuterol Sulfate …
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
58 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul…
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
52 claims
- Azithromycin 25
Azithromycin
25 claims
- Dexamethasone 25
Dexamethasone
25 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Prednisone | 113 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 100 |
| Cefdinir | 98 |
| Cephalexin | 77 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 58 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 52 |
| Azithromycin | 25 |
| Dexamethasone | 25 |
| Erythromycin Erythromycin Base | 17 |
| Paxlovid (Eua) Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir | 15 |
* 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 Minckler, M.D. fits within the Emergency Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
64,463
Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Emergency Medicine Physician
352
Avg Claims per Provider
Michael Minckler, M.D.'s 780 claims are above the specialty average of 352.
Nearby Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in Arizona
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Arizona, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Minckler.
Dr. Dimyana Abdelmalek
MD
Chinle, AZ
Dr. Linda Abernathy
MD
Tuba City, AZ
Dr. Sameer Aboufadel
DO, MPH
Tucson, AZ
Dr. Josephine Acuna
M.D
Tucson, AZ
Dr. Norberto Adame
MD
Phoenix, AZ
Compare Emergency Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Arizona medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Michael Minckler, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Michael Minckler, M.D. specializes in Emergency Medicine Physician and practices in Tucson, Arizona. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Michael Minckler, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Michael Minckler, M.D. wrote 780 Medicare Part D claims totaling $10K in drug costs for 445 beneficiaries.
What is Michael Minckler, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Michael Minckler, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 89.3/100 (Quality: 78.6). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Michael Minckler, M.D. located? ▼
Michael Minckler, M.D. is located at 2800 E AJO WAY, Tucson, AZ, 85713. Phone: (520) 874-2000.
What is Michael Minckler, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Michael Minckler, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821437484, issued on 06/17/2013.
Does Michael Minckler, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Michael Minckler, M.D.'s prescribing is 3% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $2K in brand drug costs.
How many Emergency Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 64,463 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 Minckler, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Michael Minckler, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Doxycycline Hyclate, Cefdinir. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Michael Minckler, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Michael Minckler, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 780 Part D claims and 445 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Michael Minckler, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Michael Minckler, M.D.'s NPI is 1821437484 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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