2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician NPI 1184755621 MD
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NORMAN WALDROP, MD

Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. 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
316
Medicare Part D claims · 128 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician avg: 218
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% 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
$920.8K
72 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: NORMAN WALDROP, MD is a Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 316 claims across 128 beneficiaries — 8% 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 $920.8K across 72 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: NORMAN WALDROP, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 316 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)

NORMAN WALDROP, 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).

NORMAN WALDROP, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/08/2007

NPI 1184755621

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician

Niche

678 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

316 45% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 218

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician share within Alabama

1. Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician share within Alabama

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

NORMAN WALDROP, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician national average

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

MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician) — 100/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle 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).

NORMAN WALDROP, MD is a Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician provider practicing in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1184755621. 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.

NORMAN WALDROP, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 805 SAINT VINCENTS DR, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35205, with a listed phone of (205) 939-3699. NPI 1184755621 was issued on 03/08/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WALDROP 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 316 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 128 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $19K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 44.0%. 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.

Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 678 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 218 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

805 SAINT VINCENTS DR
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35205

Provider Details

NPI 1184755621
Specialty Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/08/2007

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 NORMAN WALDROP, 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.

REHAB ASSOCIATES, LLC
VESTAVIA HILLS, AL
STV SPORTS MEDICINE AND ORTHOPEDICS LLC
TRUSSVILLE, AL

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 NORMAN WALDROP, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$920.8K

Largest payer

Arthrex, 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 · Generic-heavy

NORMAN WALDROP, MD — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 316 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.

316
Total Claims
$19K
Total Drug Cost
128
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
326
Total Day Supply
4,235
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$16K
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Opioid Claims
139 (44.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
15

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.00
Gender Split
69% female / 31% 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
106
Promethazine Hcl
53
Diclofenac Sodium
28
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
21
Ondansetron Hcl
20
Eliquis
Apixaban
18
Celecoxib
17

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

Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician Overview

How NORMAN WALDROP, MD fits within the Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

678
Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician Providers in US
51
States with Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician
218
Avg Claims per Provider

NORMAN WALDROP, MD's 316 claims are above the specialty average of 218.

Nearby Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician Providers in Alabama

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

Compare Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NORMAN WALDROP, MD's specialty?
NORMAN WALDROP, MD specializes in Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician and practices in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. Credentials: MD.
How much does NORMAN WALDROP, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NORMAN WALDROP, MD wrote 316 Medicare Part D claims totaling $19K in drug costs for 128 beneficiaries.
What is NORMAN WALDROP, MD's Medicare quality score?
NORMAN WALDROP, 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 NORMAN WALDROP, MD located?
NORMAN WALDROP, MD is located at 805 SAINT VINCENTS DR, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35205. Phone: (205) 939-3699.
What is NORMAN WALDROP, MD's NPI number?
NORMAN WALDROP, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184755621, issued on 03/08/2007.
Does NORMAN WALDROP, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
NORMAN WALDROP, MD's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $16K in brand drug costs.
Does NORMAN WALDROP, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, NORMAN WALDROP, MD had 139 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 44.0%.
How many Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 678 Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician provider writes 218 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does NORMAN WALDROP, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NORMAN WALDROP, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Promethazine Hcl, Diclofenac Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NORMAN WALDROP, MD accept Medicare?
NORMAN WALDROP, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 316 Part D claims and 128 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NORMAN WALDROP, MD's credentials?
NORMAN WALDROP, MD's NPI is 1184755621 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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