2026 NPPES data Surgery Physician NPI 1053309500 MD
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NATALIE STEPHENS, MD

Surgery Physician in LOUISVILLE, Kentucky. 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
255
Medicare Part D claims · 110 beneficiaries · Surgery Physician avg: 169
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$15.8
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: NATALIE STEPHENS, MD is a Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in LOUISVILLE, Kentucky with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 255 claims across 110 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $15.8 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: NATALIE STEPHENS, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 255 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)

NATALIE STEPHENS, 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).

NATALIE STEPHENS, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/10/2005

NPI 1053309500

Primary specialty

Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

36,191 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

255 51% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 169

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Kentucky

How Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers

Kentucky providers

Surgery Physician share within Kentucky

1. Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Surgery Physician share within Kentucky

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

NATALIE STEPHENS, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Surgery Physician national average

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

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

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MIPS final score (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).

NATALIE STEPHENS, MD is a Surgery Physician provider practicing in LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1053309500. 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.

NATALIE STEPHENS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1000 DUPONT RD, LOUISVILLE, KY, 40207, with a listed phone of (502) 899-6150. NPI 1053309500 was issued on 10/10/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what STEPHENS 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 255 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 110 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 32.2%. 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, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 36,191 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 169 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

1000 DUPONT RD
LOUISVILLE, KY 40207

Provider Details

NPI 1053309500
Specialty Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/10/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where NATALIE STEPHENS, 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.

COMMUNITY MEDICAL ASSOCIATES INC
LOUISVILLE, KY

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 NATALIE STEPHENS, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$16

Largest payer

Acera Surgical, 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.

255
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
110
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
281
Total Day Supply
2,960
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
82 (32.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
39

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.28
Gender Split
77% female / 23% 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
Oxycodone Hcl
72
Ondansetron Hcl
61
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
12

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

Surgery Physician Overview

How NATALIE STEPHENS, MD fits within the Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

36,191
Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Surgery Physician
169
Avg Claims per Provider

NATALIE STEPHENS, MD's 255 claims are above the specialty average of 169.

Nearby Surgery Physician Providers in Kentucky

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Kentucky, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as STEPHENS.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NATALIE STEPHENS, MD's specialty?
NATALIE STEPHENS, MD specializes in Surgery Physician and practices in LOUISVILLE, Kentucky. Credentials: MD.
How much does NATALIE STEPHENS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NATALIE STEPHENS, MD wrote 255 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 110 beneficiaries.
What is NATALIE STEPHENS, MD's Medicare quality score?
NATALIE STEPHENS, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is NATALIE STEPHENS, MD located?
NATALIE STEPHENS, MD is located at 1000 DUPONT RD, LOUISVILLE, KY, 40207. Phone: (502) 899-6150.
What is NATALIE STEPHENS, MD's NPI number?
NATALIE STEPHENS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053309500, issued on 10/10/2005.
Does NATALIE STEPHENS, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, NATALIE STEPHENS, MD had 82 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 32.2%.
How many Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 36,191 Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Surgery Physician provider writes 169 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does NATALIE STEPHENS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NATALIE STEPHENS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Ondansetron Hcl, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NATALIE STEPHENS, MD accept Medicare?
NATALIE STEPHENS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 255 Part D claims and 110 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NATALIE STEPHENS, MD's credentials?
NATALIE STEPHENS, MD's NPI is 1053309500 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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