2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1659487841 MD
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PATRICIA SHIPLEY, MD

Neurology Physician in CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia. 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
602
Medicare Part D claims · 144 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
79.3949/100
▼ 4 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

PATRICIA SHIPLEY, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 79.3949/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 602 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

79.3949/100
MIPS score · -4 vs avg
602
Part D claims, 2023
94%
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.

PATRICIA SHIPLEY, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

79 30th percentile higher than 30% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

PATRICIA SHIPLEY, 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).

What does the federal data show about PATRICIA SHIPLEY, MD?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/21/2006

NPI 1659487841

Primary specialty

Neurology Physician

Mid-sized

19,866 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

602 54% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,309

MIPS final score

79.3949/100 3.7050999999999874% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Neurology Physician share within Virginia

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

PATRICIA SHIPLEY, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Neurology Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
79.3949/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Neurology Physician) — 79.3949/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%79.4%
MIPS final score (Neurology Physician) — 79.3949/100 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).

PATRICIA SHIPLEY, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1215 LEE ST, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, 22908, with a listed phone of (434) 924-2101. NPI 1659487841 was issued on 08/21/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SHIPLEY 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 602 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 144 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $56K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count. 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 79.3949/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 73.6607, Cost 57.6556), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Neurology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 19,866 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,309 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

1215 LEE ST
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22908

Provider Details

NPI 1659487841
Specialty Neurology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/21/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

79.3949
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
73.6607
Quality
57.6556
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where PATRICIA SHIPLEY, 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.

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA PHYSICIANS GROUP
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

PATRICIA SHIPLEY, MD — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 602 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.

602
Total Claims
$56K
Total Drug Cost
144
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,276
Total Day Supply
37,231
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$34K
Generic Drug Cost
$22K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.25
Gender Split
69% female / 31% male
Age Distribution
<65: 17, 65-74: 44, 75-84: 70, 85+: 13

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What PATRICIA SHIPLEY, 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
Donepezil Hcl
144
Escitalopram Oxalate
66
Mirtazapine
38
Rivastigmine
32
Sertraline Hcl
31
Duloxetine Hcl
29
Gabapentin
26
Rizatriptan
Rizatriptan Benzoate
26
Levetiracetam
21
Pregabalin
19

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

Neurology Physician Overview

How PATRICIA SHIPLEY, MD fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.

19,866
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider

PATRICIA SHIPLEY, MD's 602 claims are below the specialty average of 1,309.

Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in Virginia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PATRICIA SHIPLEY, MD's specialty?
PATRICIA SHIPLEY, MD specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia. Credentials: MD.
How much does PATRICIA SHIPLEY, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PATRICIA SHIPLEY, MD wrote 602 Medicare Part D claims totaling $56K in drug costs for 144 beneficiaries.
What is PATRICIA SHIPLEY, MD's Medicare quality score?
PATRICIA SHIPLEY, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 79.3949/100 (Quality: 73.6607, Cost: 57.6556). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is PATRICIA SHIPLEY, MD located?
PATRICIA SHIPLEY, MD is located at 1215 LEE ST, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, 22908. Phone: (434) 924-2101.
What is PATRICIA SHIPLEY, MD's NPI number?
PATRICIA SHIPLEY, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659487841, issued on 08/21/2006.
Does PATRICIA SHIPLEY, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PATRICIA SHIPLEY, MD's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $34K in brand drug costs.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 19,866 Neurology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Neurology Physician provider writes 1,309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does PATRICIA SHIPLEY, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PATRICIA SHIPLEY, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Donepezil Hcl, Escitalopram Oxalate, Mirtazapine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PATRICIA SHIPLEY, MD accept Medicare?
PATRICIA SHIPLEY, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 602 Part D claims and 144 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PATRICIA SHIPLEY, MD's credentials?
PATRICIA SHIPLEY, MD's NPI is 1659487841 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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