2026 NPPES data Pain Medicine Physician NPI 1306820113 MD
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Neal Goldberger, MD

Pain Medicine Physician in Charlotte, North Carolina. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 951 in Pain Medicine 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.

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Prescribing volume
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 325 beneficiaries · Pain Medicine Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
95.4/100
▲ 12 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Neal Goldberger, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 95.4/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 1,926 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

95.4/100
MIPS score · +12 vs avg
2K
Part D claims, 2023
96%
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.

Neal Goldberger, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

95 Top 21% higher than 79% 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+: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored 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.

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

Where Neal Goldberger, MD sits

This provider among pain medicine physician peers

Across the 286 pain medicine physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Neal Goldberger, MD writes more Part D claims than 54% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 90% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.

Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Lower volume · High qualityHigh volume · High qualityLower volume · Lower qualityHigh volume · Lower quality02550751000255075100Part D claim volume, percentile in specialtyMIPS quality, percentilePart D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 57 · MIPS quality, percentile: 48Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 85 · MIPS quality, percentile: 20Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 28 · MIPS quality, percentile: 50Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 57 · MIPS quality, percentile: 75Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 33 · MIPS quality, percentile: 47Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 5 · MIPS quality, percentile: 13Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 13 · MIPS quality, percentile: 97Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 48 · MIPS quality, percentile: 53Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 23 · MIPS quality, percentile: 30Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 7 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 93 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 25 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 87 · MIPS quality, percentile: 67Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 52 · MIPS quality, percentile: 88Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 2 · MIPS quality, percentile: 87Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 90 · MIPS quality, percentile: 85Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 63 · MIPS quality, percentile: 45Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 35 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 32 · MIPS quality, percentile: 30Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 50 · MIPS quality, percentile: 22Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 95 · MIPS quality, percentile: 97Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 75 · MIPS quality, percentile: 78Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 68 · MIPS quality, percentile: 63Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 83 · MIPS quality, percentile: 30Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 60 · MIPS quality, percentile: 30Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 38 · MIPS quality, percentile: 95Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 40 · MIPS quality, percentile: 27Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 17 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 62 · MIPS quality, percentile: 67Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 42 · MIPS quality, percentile: 83Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 18 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 77 · MIPS quality, percentile: 90Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 43 · MIPS quality, percentile: 73Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 8 · MIPS quality, percentile: 80Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 3 · MIPS quality, percentile: 15Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 12 · MIPS quality, percentile: 52Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 72 · MIPS quality, percentile: 30Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 80 · MIPS quality, percentile: 58Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 73 · MIPS quality, percentile: 23Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 92 · MIPS quality, percentile: 82Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 37 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 88 · MIPS quality, percentile: 67Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 45 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 22 · MIPS quality, percentile: 92Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 78 · MIPS quality, percentile: 30Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 27 · MIPS quality, percentile: 17Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 65 · MIPS quality, percentile: 30Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 20 · MIPS quality, percentile: 77Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 30 · MIPS quality, percentile: 25Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 82 · MIPS quality, percentile: 60Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 67 · MIPS quality, percentile: 30Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 98 · MIPS quality, percentile: 67Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 10 · MIPS quality, percentile: 62Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 97 · MIPS quality, percentile: 28Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 0 · MIPS quality, percentile: 55Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 53 · MIPS quality, percentile: 30Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 15 · MIPS quality, percentile: 65Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 70 · MIPS quality, percentile: 97Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 100 · MIPS quality, percentile: 57Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 47 · MIPS quality, percentile: 18Neal Goldberger, MD-Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 54 · MIPS quality, percentile: 90
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Each dot is one pain medicine physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Neal Goldberger, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.

Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)

Neal Goldberger, 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 Neal Goldberger, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/05/2005

NPI 1306820113

Primary specialty

Pain Medicine Physician

Niche

951 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,926 7% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,078

MIPS final score

95.4/100 12.3 pts vs avg

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

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

North Carolina providers
Clinical Social Worker - 7.1%Clinical Social Worker7.1%Behavior Technician - 6.4%Behavior Technician6.4%Pharmacist - 5%Pharmacist5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 4.5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program4.5%Physical Therapist - 4.3%Physical Therapist4.3%Physician Assistant - 4.2%Physician Assistant4.2%Pain Medicine Physician - 0%Pain Medicine Physician0%
Largest specialties in North Carolina (% of in-state providers)

Medicare quality performance, MIPS

Neal Goldberger, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Pain Medicine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
95.4/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Pain Medicine Physician) - 95.4/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%95.4%
MIPS final score (Pain Medicine Physician) - 95.4/100 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).

Neal Goldberger, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pain Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 10508 PARK RD STE 120, Charlotte, NC, 28210, with a listed phone of (704) 541-3055. NPI 1306820113 was issued on 12/05/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Goldberger 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 1,926 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 325 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $133K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 40.8%. 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 95.4/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 84.2), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Pain Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 951 enrolled providers across 49 states and an average of 2,078 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

10508 PARK RD STE 120
Charlotte, NC 28210

Provider Details

NPI 1306820113
Specialty Pain Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/05/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

95.3578
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
84.2235
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

Neal Goldberger, MD - brand share 4.0%
Pain Medicine Physician average

4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 1,926 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.

1,926
Total Claims
$133K
Total Drug Cost
325
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,252
Total Day Supply
64,449
Brand vs Generic
4% brand / 96% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$39K
Generic Drug Cost
$93K
Opioid Claims
786 (40.8% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.80
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 136, 65-74: 110, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Neal Goldberger, 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
Gabapentin
235
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
232
Tizanidine Hcl
200
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
187
Buprenorphine Hcl
132
Oxycodone Hcl
120
Buprenorphine-Naloxone
Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl
78
Meloxicam
63
Tramadol Hcl
60
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
59

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

Pain Medicine Physician Overview

How Neal Goldberger, MD fits within the Pain Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

951
Pain Medicine Physician Providers in US
49
States with Pain Medicine Physician
2,078
Avg Claims per Provider

Neal Goldberger, MD's 1,926 claims are below the specialty average of 2,078.

Nearby Pain 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 Goldberger.

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

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the North Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Pain Medicine Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Neal Goldberger, MD's specialty?
Neal Goldberger, MD specializes in Pain Medicine Physician and practices in Charlotte, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does Neal Goldberger, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Neal Goldberger, MD wrote 1,926 Medicare Part D claims totaling $133K in drug costs for 325 beneficiaries.
What is Neal Goldberger, MD's Medicare quality score?
Neal Goldberger, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 95.4/100 (Quality: 84.2). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Neal Goldberger, MD located?
Neal Goldberger, MD is located at 10508 PARK RD STE 120, Charlotte, NC, 28210. Phone: (704) 541-3055.
What is Neal Goldberger, MD's NPI number?
Neal Goldberger, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306820113, issued on 12/05/2005.
Does Neal Goldberger, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Neal Goldberger, MD's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $39K in brand drug costs.
Does Neal Goldberger, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, Neal Goldberger, MD had 786 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 40.8%.
How many Pain Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 951 Pain Medicine Physician providers across 49 states in the US. The average Pain Medicine Physician provider writes 2,078 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Neal Goldberger, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Neal Goldberger, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Tizanidine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Neal Goldberger, MD accept Medicare?
Neal Goldberger, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,926 Part D claims and 325 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Neal Goldberger, MD's credentials?
Neal Goldberger, MD's NPI is 1306820113 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).

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

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.