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2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1245232727 MD
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Internal Medicine Physician in Parkersburg, West Virginia.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 172,737 in Internal 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 367 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
94.1/100
▲ 11 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$160.81
5 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 Morehead, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 94.1/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 2,501 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 94.1/100
- MIPS score · +11 vs avg
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 92%
- 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 Morehead, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
94 Top 25% higher than 75% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Michael Morehead, MD sits
This provider among internal medicine physician peers
Across the 36,260 internal medicine physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Michael Morehead, MD writes more Part D claims than 69% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 76% - 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 internal medicine physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Michael Morehead, MD. 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 Morehead, MD 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 Morehead, MD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Internal Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
2,501 8% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
94.1/100 11 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in West Virginia
How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among West Virginia providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Michael Morehead, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Internal Medicine Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 94.1/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) - 94.1/100 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 Morehead, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3803 EMERSON AVE, Parkersburg, WV, 26104, with a listed phone of (304) 485-5041. NPI 1245232727 was issued on 08/15/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,501 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 367 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $900K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.8%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 94.1/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 78.5), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,737 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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 | 1245232727 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Internal Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/15/2005 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
94.1061
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
78.4655
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Michael Morehead, 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.
West Virginia University Medical Corporation
Parkersburg, WV
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 Morehead, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$161
Largest payer
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Most common payment type
Education
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 Morehead, MD - brand share 6.0%
Internal Medicine Physician average
6% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 2,501 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.
2,501
Total Claims
$900K
Total Drug Cost
367
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 3,581
- Total Day Supply
- 106,007
- Brand vs Generic
- 6% brand / 92% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $789K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $110K
- Opioid Claims
- 46 (1.8% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 66.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.61
- Gender Split
- 57% female / 43% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 133, 65-74: 116, 75-84: 95, 85+: 23
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Michael Morehead, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Levetiracetam
Levetiracetam
238 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
172 claims
- Topiramate
Topiramate
146 claims
- Lamotrigine
Lamotrigine
134 claims
- Primidone
Primidone
123 claims
- Pregabalin
Pregabalin
105 claims
- Carbidopa-Levodopa
Carbidopa-Levodopa
104 claims
- Clonazepam 79
Clonazepam
79 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Levetiracetam | 238 |
| Gabapentin | 172 |
| Topiramate | 146 |
| Lamotrigine | 134 |
| Primidone | 123 |
| Pregabalin | 105 |
| Carbidopa-Levodopa Carbidopa/Levodopa | 104 |
| Clonazepam | 79 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 75 |
| Divalproex Sodium | 70 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Internal Medicine Physician Overview
How Michael Morehead, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
172,737
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider
Michael Morehead, MD's 2,501 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.
Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in West Virginia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in West Virginia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Morehead.
Dr. M Anwar Abdeen
MD
Montgomery, WV
Dr. Mohammed Abdulqader
M.D.
Huntington, WV
Dr. Muhammad Afzal
MD
Charleston, WV
Dr. Krishan Aggarwal
MD
Weirton, WV
Dr. Phillip Aguila
MD
Martinsburg, WV
Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the West Virginia medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Michael Morehead, MD's specialty? ▼
Michael Morehead, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in Parkersburg, West Virginia. Credentials: MD.
How much does Michael Morehead, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Michael Morehead, MD wrote 2,501 Medicare Part D claims totaling $900K in drug costs for 367 beneficiaries.
What is Michael Morehead, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Michael Morehead, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.1/100 (Quality: 78.5). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Michael Morehead, MD located? ▼
Michael Morehead, MD is located at 3803 EMERSON AVE, Parkersburg, WV, 26104. Phone: (304) 485-5041.
What is Michael Morehead, MD's NPI number? ▼
Michael Morehead, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245232727, issued on 08/15/2005.
Does Michael Morehead, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Michael Morehead, MD's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $789K in brand drug costs.
Does Michael Morehead, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Michael Morehead, MD had 46 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.8%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 172,737 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Michael Morehead, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Michael Morehead, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levetiracetam, Gabapentin, Topiramate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Michael Morehead, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Michael Morehead, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,501 Part D claims and 367 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Michael Morehead, MD's credentials? ▼
Michael Morehead, MD's NPI is 1245232727 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
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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