2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician NPI 1821102245 MD
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MICHAEL WILDSTEIN, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician in CHARLESTON, 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
162
Medicare Part D claims · 80 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician avg: 362
MIPS score
29.9064/100
▼ 53 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$416.31
14 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MICHAEL WILDSTEIN, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in CHARLESTON, South Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 162 claims across 80 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 29.9064/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $416.31 across 14 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MICHAEL WILDSTEIN, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 29.9064 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 162 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 WILDSTEIN, 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).

MICHAEL WILDSTEIN, MD at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/19/2006

NPI 1821102245

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician

Niche

1,773 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

162 55% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 362

MIPS final score

29.9064/100 53.19359999999999% pts

Below average band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician share within South Carolina

1. Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician share within South Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MICHAEL WILDSTEIN, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
29.9064/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician) — 29.9064/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%29.9%
MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician) — 29.9064/100 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 WILDSTEIN, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider practicing in CHARLESTON, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1821102245. 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 WILDSTEIN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 418 FOLLY RD, CHARLESTON, SC, 29412, with a listed phone of (843) 406-2771. NPI 1821102245 was issued on 08/19/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WILDSTEIN 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 162 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 80 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 45.1%. 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 29.9064/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0, Cost 99.688), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,773 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 362 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

418 FOLLY RD
CHARLESTON, SC 29412

Provider Details

NPI 1821102245
Specialty Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/19/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

29.9064
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality
99.688
Cost

Reporting: Individual

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 WILDSTEIN, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$416

Largest payer

Providence Medical Technology, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

162
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
80
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
171
Total Day Supply
2,586
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Opioid Claims
73 (45.1% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.11
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
27
Oxycodone Hcl
23
Meloxicam
22
Gabapentin
20
Tramadol Hcl
16

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

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician Overview

How MICHAEL WILDSTEIN, MD fits within the Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician landscape nationally.

1,773
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician Providers in US
51
States with Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician
362
Avg Claims per Provider

MICHAEL WILDSTEIN, MD's 162 claims are below the specialty average of 362.

Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician Providers in South Carolina

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

Compare Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHAEL WILDSTEIN, MD's specialty?
MICHAEL WILDSTEIN, MD specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician and practices in CHARLESTON, South Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does MICHAEL WILDSTEIN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHAEL WILDSTEIN, MD wrote 162 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for 80 beneficiaries.
What is MICHAEL WILDSTEIN, MD's Medicare quality score?
MICHAEL WILDSTEIN, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 29.9064/100 (Quality: 0, Cost: 99.688). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MICHAEL WILDSTEIN, MD located?
MICHAEL WILDSTEIN, MD is located at 418 FOLLY RD, CHARLESTON, SC, 29412. Phone: (843) 406-2771.
What is MICHAEL WILDSTEIN, MD's NPI number?
MICHAEL WILDSTEIN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821102245, issued on 08/19/2006.
Does MICHAEL WILDSTEIN, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, MICHAEL WILDSTEIN, MD had 73 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 45.1%.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,773 Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider writes 362 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MICHAEL WILDSTEIN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MICHAEL WILDSTEIN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Oxycodone Hcl, Meloxicam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MICHAEL WILDSTEIN, MD accept Medicare?
MICHAEL WILDSTEIN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 162 Part D claims and 80 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHAEL WILDSTEIN, MD's credentials?
MICHAEL WILDSTEIN, MD's NPI is 1821102245 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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