2026 NPPES data Emergency Medicine Physician NPI 1952306102 MD
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MICHAEL MOULTON, MD

Emergency Medicine Physician in WILMINGTON, 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
246
Medicare Part D claims · 167 beneficiaries · Emergency Medicine Physician avg: 352
MIPS score
92.0481/100
▲ 9 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

MICHAEL MOULTON, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 92.0481/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 246 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

92.0481/100
MIPS score · +9 vs avg
246
Part D claims, 2023
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 MOULTON, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

92 Top 32% higher than 68% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MICHAEL MOULTON, MD 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 MOULTON, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/15/2005

NPI 1952306102

Primary specialty

Emergency Medicine Physician

High-volume

64,398 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

246 30% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 352

MIPS final score

92.0481/100 8.94810000000001% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Emergency Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Emergency Medicine Physician share within North Carolina

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MICHAEL MOULTON, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Emergency Medicine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
92.0481/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Emergency Medicine Physician) — 92.0481/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%92%
MIPS final score (Emergency Medicine Physician) — 92.0481/100 vs national avg 83.1

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 MOULTON, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Emergency Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 4402 SHIPYARD BLVD, WILMINGTON, NC, 28403, with a listed phone of (910) 452-1400. NPI 1952306102 was issued on 06/15/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MOULTON 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 246 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 167 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 16.7%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 92.0481/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 82.8369, Cost 100), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Emergency Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 64,398 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

4402 SHIPYARD BLVD
WILMINGTON, NC 28403

Provider Details

NPI 1952306102
Specialty Emergency Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/15/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

92.0481
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
82.8369
Quality
100
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

246
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
167
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
248
Total Day Supply
2,094
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Opioid Claims
41 (16.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
70

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.43
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 37, 65-74: 65, 75-84: 51, 85+: 14

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MICHAEL MOULTON, 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
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
25
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
24
Cephalexin
20
Ibuprofen
20
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
18
Cefdinir
17
Colchicine
14
Prednisone
14
Azithromycin
11

* 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 MOULTON, MD fits within the Emergency Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

64,398
Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Emergency Medicine Physician
352
Avg Claims per Provider

MICHAEL MOULTON, MD's 246 claims are below the specialty average of 352.

Nearby Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in North Carolina

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

Compare Emergency Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHAEL MOULTON, MD's specialty?
MICHAEL MOULTON, MD specializes in Emergency Medicine Physician and practices in WILMINGTON, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does MICHAEL MOULTON, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHAEL MOULTON, MD wrote 246 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 167 beneficiaries.
What is MICHAEL MOULTON, MD's Medicare quality score?
MICHAEL MOULTON, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 92.0481/100 (Quality: 82.8369, Cost: 100). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MICHAEL MOULTON, MD located?
MICHAEL MOULTON, MD is located at 4402 SHIPYARD BLVD, WILMINGTON, NC, 28403. Phone: (910) 452-1400.
What is MICHAEL MOULTON, MD's NPI number?
MICHAEL MOULTON, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952306102, issued on 06/15/2005.
Does MICHAEL MOULTON, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, MICHAEL MOULTON, MD had 41 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 16.7%.
How many Emergency Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 64,398 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 MOULTON, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MICHAEL MOULTON, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Ondansetron Odt, Cephalexin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MICHAEL MOULTON, MD accept Medicare?
MICHAEL MOULTON, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 246 Part D claims and 167 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHAEL MOULTON, MD's credentials?
MICHAEL MOULTON, MD's NPI is 1952306102 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.
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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