2026 NPPES data Facial Plastic Surgery Physician NPI 1194775429 M.D.
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MICHAEL PETERS, M.D.

Facial Plastic Surgery Physician in LITTLE RIVER, South 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
689
Medicare Part D claims · 242 beneficiaries · Facial Plastic Surgery Physician avg: 428
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$160.32
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MICHAEL PETERS, M.D. is a Facial Plastic Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in LITTLE RIVER, South Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 689 claims across 242 beneficiaries — 3% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $160.32 across 4 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MICHAEL PETERS, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 689 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MICHAEL PETERS, M.D. 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).

MICHAEL PETERS, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/10/2006

NPI 1194775429

Primary specialty

Facial Plastic Surgery Physician

Niche

607 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

689 61% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 428

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Facial Plastic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Facial Plastic Surgery Physician share within South Carolina

1. Facial Plastic Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Facial Plastic Surgery Physician share within South Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MICHAEL PETERS, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Facial Plastic Surgery Physician national average

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

MIPS final score (Facial Plastic Surgery Physician) — 100/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Facial Plastic Surgery Physician) — 100/100 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 PETERS, M.D. is a Facial Plastic Surgery Physician provider practicing in LITTLE RIVER, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1194775429. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

MICHAEL PETERS, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Facial Plastic Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 3806 SAWTELL RD, LITTLE RIVER, SC, 29566, with a listed phone of (843) 663-9090. NPI 1194775429 was issued on 05/10/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PETERS 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 689 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 242 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $19K in drug spend, split 3% brand-name and 97% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.8%. 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 100/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Facial Plastic Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 607 enrolled providers across 47 states and an average of 428 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

3806 SAWTELL RD
LITTLE RIVER, SC 29566

Provider Details

NPI 1194775429
Specialty Facial Plastic Surgery Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/10/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MICHAEL PETERS, M.D. 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.

COASTAL CAROLINA ENT DO PA
SUPPLY, NC

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 PETERS, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$160

Largest payer

GENZYME CORPORATION

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 PETERS, M.D. — brand share 3.0%
Specialty average (est.)

3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 689 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.

689
Total Claims
$19K
Total Drug Cost
242
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
900
Total Day Supply
19,802
Brand vs Generic
3% brand / 97% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$5K
Generic Drug Cost
$14K
Opioid Claims
19 (2.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
156

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.16
Gender Split
50% female / 50% male
Age Distribution
<65: 11, 65-74: 118, 75-84: 97, 85+: 16

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Ipratropium Bromide
92
Methylprednisolone
75
Mupirocin
54
Omeprazole
45
Cephalexin
43
Montelukast Sodium
33
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
31
Azelastine Hcl
27
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
27
Azithromycin
25

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

Facial Plastic Surgery Physician Overview

How MICHAEL PETERS, M.D. fits within the Facial Plastic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

607
Facial Plastic Surgery Physician Providers in US
47
States with Facial Plastic Surgery Physician
428
Avg Claims per Provider

MICHAEL PETERS, M.D.'s 689 claims are above the specialty average of 428.

Nearby Facial Plastic Surgery Physician Providers in South Carolina

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

Compare Facial Plastic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHAEL PETERS, M.D.'s specialty?
MICHAEL PETERS, M.D. specializes in Facial Plastic Surgery Physician and practices in LITTLE RIVER, South Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does MICHAEL PETERS, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHAEL PETERS, M.D. wrote 689 Medicare Part D claims totaling $19K in drug costs for 242 beneficiaries.
What is MICHAEL PETERS, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
MICHAEL PETERS, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (Quality: 100). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MICHAEL PETERS, M.D. located?
MICHAEL PETERS, M.D. is located at 3806 SAWTELL RD, LITTLE RIVER, SC, 29566. Phone: (843) 663-9090.
What is MICHAEL PETERS, M.D.'s NPI number?
MICHAEL PETERS, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194775429, issued on 05/10/2006.
Does MICHAEL PETERS, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MICHAEL PETERS, M.D.'s prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $5K in brand drug costs.
Does MICHAEL PETERS, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, MICHAEL PETERS, M.D. had 19 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.8%.
How many Facial Plastic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 607 Facial Plastic Surgery Physician providers across 47 states in the US. The average Facial Plastic Surgery Physician provider writes 428 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MICHAEL PETERS, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MICHAEL PETERS, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Ipratropium Bromide, Methylprednisolone, Mupirocin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MICHAEL PETERS, M.D. accept Medicare?
MICHAEL PETERS, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 689 Part D claims and 242 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHAEL PETERS, M.D.'s credentials?
MICHAEL PETERS, M.D.'s NPI is 1194775429 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

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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