NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Nuclear Cardiology Physician NPI 1548293061 MD
Verify on CMS → Michael Newton, MD
Nuclear Cardiology Physician in Concord, New Hampshire.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 391 in Nuclear Cardiology 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.
Federal data, no proprietary rating.
We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 426 beneficiaries · Nuclear Cardiology Physician avg: 4K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
89.4/100
▲ 6 pts above national avg 83.5 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$91.65
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Michael Newton, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 89.4/100 - above the 83.5 national average - and filed 2,774 Medicare Part D claims in 2024.
- 89.4/100
- MIPS score · +6 vs avg
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2024
- 84%
- 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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Michael Newton, MD
Federal records show an active NPI with both Medicare prescribing volume and a measured CMS quality score — objective registry data, not patient reviews.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1548293061), first enumerated 07/08/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 2,774 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
CMS quality reporting (MIPS)
Reported a CMS MIPS final score of 89.4/100 in the Quality Payment Program — a federal quality measure, not a patient review.
Source: CMS Quality Payment Program
- Reported
Board certification signal
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
2 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliations on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Reported
Industry payment transparency
$91.65 in reported industry payments (2 transfers) in 2024 under the federal Sunshine Act — disclosed transfers of value, not a quality rating.
Source: CMS Open Payments
- Not in federal data
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1548293061 · Nuclear Cardiology Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-TRACE · MIPS-ABOVE · RX-MID · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-FINISH
- NPI-10 1548293061
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-TRACE 391
- MIPS-ABOVE 89.4/100
- RX-MID 2,774
- BOOK-THIN 3 in New Hampshire
- PHOTO-FINISH Edward Hurley · ±0.2
MIPS final-score neighbourhood
Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity
- Newton Phuong · …
Newton Phuong
88.7 MIPS pts
- Fadi Alameddine …
Fadi Alameddine
88.9 MIPS pts
- Ziad Khoury · near
Ziad Khoury
89.1 MIPS pts
- Edward Hurley · …
Edward Hurley
89.2 MIPS pts
- Newton · this pr…
Newton · this provider
89.4 MIPS pts
What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).
Michael Newton, MD'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
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more measured providers. 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.
The percentile is a conservative whole-score-point band: it counts only measured clinicians in lower score bands. A CMS MIPS metric is not a recommendation or a clinical-quality rating by PlainDoctor. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Michael Newton, MD sits
This provider among nuclear cardiology physician peers
Across the 147 nuclear cardiology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Michael Newton, MD writes more Part D claims than 37% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 49% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Each dot is one nuclear cardiology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Michael Newton, 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 Newton, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations - 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 Newton, MD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Nuclear Cardiology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
2,774 34% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
89.4/100 5.9 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in New Hampshire
How Nuclear Cardiology Physician compares to other specialties among New Hampshire providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Michael Newton, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nuclear Cardiology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 89.4/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1548293061 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Nuclear Cardiology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/08/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
89.3601
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
72.1931
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Michael Newton, 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.
Concord Hospital Inc
Concord, NH
Concord Hospital-Laconia
Laconia, NH
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 Newton, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$92
Largest payer
Medtronic, 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 · Typical
Michael Newton, MD - brand share 16.0%
Nuclear Cardiology Physician average
16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 2,774 2024 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 2024.
2,774
Total Claims
$501K
Total Drug Cost
426
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 7,257.933
- Total Day Supply
- 216,181
- Brand vs Generic
- 16% brand / 84% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $468K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $33K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 26
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 76.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.39
- Gender Split
- 42% female / 58% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 19, 65-74: 167, 75-84: 168, 85+: 72
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Michael Newton, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
341 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
225 claims
- Metoprolol Tartrate
Metoprolol Tartrate
219 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
200 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
179 claims
- Furosemide
Furosemide
150 claims
- Lisinopril 135
Lisinopril
135 claims
- Losartan Potassium 132
Losartan Potassium
132 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 341 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 225 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 219 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 200 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 179 |
| Furosemide | 150 |
| Lisinopril | 135 |
| Losartan Potassium | 132 |
| Carvedilol | 129 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 92 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Nuclear Cardiology Physician Overview
How Michael Newton, MD fits within the Nuclear Cardiology Physician landscape nationally.
391
Nuclear Cardiology Physician Providers in US
37
States with Nuclear Cardiology Physician
4,174
Avg Claims per Provider
Michael Newton, MD's 2,774 claims are below the specialty average of 4,174.
Nationwide Nuclear Cardiology Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Newton, both outside New Hampshire so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar MIPS final score
Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (89.4 here).
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Nuclear Cardiology Physician Providers in New Hampshire
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Hampshire, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Newton.
One of 3 Nuclear Cardiology Physician providers enrolled in New Hampshire, 2 are shown here.
Compare Nuclear Cardiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Michael Newton, MD's specialty? ▼
Michael Newton, MD specializes in Nuclear Cardiology Physician and practices in Concord, New Hampshire. Credentials: MD.
How much does Michael Newton, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Michael Newton, MD wrote 2,774 Medicare Part D claims totaling $501K in drug costs for 426 beneficiaries.
What is Michael Newton, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Michael Newton, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 89.4/100 (Quality: 72.2). 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 Newton, MD located? ▼
Michael Newton, MD is located at 246 PLEASANT STREET MEMORIAL BUILDING, WEST, GROUND FLO, Concord, NH, 03301. Phone: (603) 224-6070.
What is Michael Newton, MD's NPI number? ▼
Michael Newton, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548293061, issued on 07/08/2006.
Does Michael Newton, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Michael Newton, MD's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $468K in brand drug costs.
How many Nuclear Cardiology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 391 Nuclear Cardiology Physician providers across 37 states in the US. The average Nuclear Cardiology Physician provider writes 4,174 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Michael Newton, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Michael Newton, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Metoprolol Succinate, Metoprolol Tartrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Michael Newton, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Michael Newton, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,774 Part D claims and 426 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Michael Newton, MD's credentials? ▼
Michael Newton, MD's NPI is 1548293061 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
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