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2026 NPPES data Neurological Surgery Physician NPI 1053571604 MD, MBA
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Neurological Surgery Physician in Winston Salem, 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 8,100 in Neurological Surgery 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
535
Medicare Part D claims · 27 beneficiaries · Neurological Surgery Physician avg: 181
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Otis Curling, MD, MBA filed 535 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Neurological Surgery Physician in Winston Salem, North Carolina, prescribing 97% generic.
- 535
- Part D claims, 2023
- 97%
- generic prescribing
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.
Otis Curling, MD, MBA's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
535 Top 34% higher than 66% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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 Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Otis Curling, MD, MBA practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Otis Curling, MD, MBA?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Neurological Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
535 196% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Neurological Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Neurological Surgery Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Otis Curling, MD, MBA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurological Surgery Physician provider holding MD, MBA credentials at 730 HIGHLAND OAKS DR, Winston Salem, NC, 27103, with a listed phone of (336) 409-4847. NPI 1053571604 was issued on 06/16/2008.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 535 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 27 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $13K in drug spend, split 3% brand-name and 97% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 46.2%.
Neurological Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 8,100 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 181 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1053571604 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Neurological Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | MD, MBA |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/16/2008 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Otis Curling, MD, MBA - brand share 3.0%
Neurological Surgery Physician average
3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 535 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.
535
Total Claims
$13K
Total Drug Cost
27
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 589
- Total Day Supply
- 15,627
- Brand vs Generic
- 3% brand / 97% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $175
- Generic Drug Cost
- $13K
- Opioid Claims
- 247 (46.2% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 64.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.02
- Age Distribution
- <65: 12, 65-74: 12, 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 Otis Curling, MD, MBA prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
76 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
58 claims
- Duloxetine Hcl
Duloxetine Hcl
51 claims
- Tramadol Hcl 30
Tramadol Hcl
30 claims
- Clonazepam 28
Clonazepam
28 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin… 24
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
24 claims
- Pregabalin 23
Pregabalin
23 claims
- Diclofenac Sodium 22
Diclofenac Sodium
22 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 76 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 58 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 51 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 30 |
| Clonazepam | 28 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 24 |
| Pregabalin | 23 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 22 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 16 |
| Fentanyl | 15 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Neurological Surgery Physician Overview
How Otis Curling, MD, MBA fits within the Neurological Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
8,100
Neurological Surgery Physician Providers in US
53
States with Neurological Surgery Physician
181
Avg Claims per Provider
Otis Curling, MD, MBA's 535 claims are above the specialty average of 181.
Nearby Neurological Surgery Physician Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Curling.
Dr. Abdulaziz Abobotain
MD
Durham, NC
Dr. Albis Acosta
MD
Shelby, NC
Dr. Tim Adamson
MD
Charlotte, NC
Dr. Cynthia Africk
MD
Pinehurst, NC
Dr. Hazem Ahmed
MD, PHD
Durham, NC
Compare Neurological Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the North Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Otis Curling, MD, MBA's specialty? ▼
Otis Curling, MD, MBA specializes in Neurological Surgery Physician and practices in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Credentials: MD, MBA.
How much does Otis Curling, MD, MBA prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Otis Curling, MD, MBA wrote 535 Medicare Part D claims totaling $13K in drug costs for 27 beneficiaries.
Where is Otis Curling, MD, MBA located? ▼
Otis Curling, MD, MBA is located at 730 HIGHLAND OAKS DR, Winston Salem, NC, 27103. Phone: (336) 409-4847.
What is Otis Curling, MD, MBA's NPI number? ▼
Otis Curling, MD, MBA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053571604, issued on 06/16/2008.
Does Otis Curling, MD, MBA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Otis Curling, MD, MBA's prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $175 in brand drug costs.
Does Otis Curling, MD, MBA prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Otis Curling, MD, MBA had 247 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 46.2%.
How many Neurological Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 8,100 Neurological Surgery Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Neurological Surgery Physician provider writes 181 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Otis Curling, MD, MBA prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Otis Curling, MD, MBA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Duloxetine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Otis Curling, MD, MBA accept Medicare? ▼
Otis Curling, MD, MBA appears in CMS Medicare data with 535 Part D claims and 27 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Otis Curling, MD, MBA's credentials? ▼
Otis Curling, MD, MBA's NPI is 1053571604 with credentials MD, MBA. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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.
- 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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