2026 NPPES data Hospitalist Physician NPI 1134651151
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PAUL MILNER

Hospitalist Physician in NASHVILLE, Tennessee. 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
119
Medicare Part D claims · 33 beneficiaries · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888
Generic prescribing
79%
generic claims · 21% 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

PAUL MILNER reported a CMS MIPS final score of 79.3949/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 119 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

79.3949/100
MIPS score · -4 vs avg
119
Part D claims, 2023
79%
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.

PAUL MILNER'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)

PAUL MILNER 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 PAUL MILNER?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/29/2017

NPI 1134651151

Primary specialty

Hospitalist Physician

Mid-sized

16,825 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

119 87% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 888

MIPS final score

79.3949/100 3.7050999999999874% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Hospitalist Physician share within Tennessee

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

PAUL MILNER's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Hospitalist Physician national average

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

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

0%100%National avg83%79.4%
MIPS final score (Hospitalist 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).

PAUL MILNER appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospitalist Physician provider at 3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, NASHVILLE, TN, 37232, with a listed phone of (615) 322-3000. NPI 1134651151 was issued on 03/29/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MILNER 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 119 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 33 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $20K in drug spend, split 21% brand-name and 79% 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.

Hospitalist Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,825 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 888 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

3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232

Provider Details

NPI 1134651151
Specialty Hospitalist Physician
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/29/2017

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 PAUL MILNER 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.

VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
★★★★★ 5/5
NASHVILLE, TN
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 440039

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 · Typical

PAUL MILNER — brand share 21.0%
Specialty average (est.)

21% brand-name claims vs 79% generic, on 119 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.

119
Total Claims
$20K
Total Drug Cost
33
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
153
Total Day Supply
3,615
Brand vs Generic
21% brand / 79% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$9K
Generic Drug Cost
$11K
Antibiotic Claims
25

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.57
Gender Split
52% female / 48% male

Hospitalist Physician Overview

How PAUL MILNER fits within the Hospitalist Physician landscape nationally.

16,825
Hospitalist Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hospitalist Physician
888
Avg Claims per Provider

PAUL MILNER's 119 claims are below the specialty average of 888.

Nearby Hospitalist Physician Providers in Tennessee

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PAUL MILNER's specialty?
PAUL MILNER specializes in Hospitalist Physician and practices in NASHVILLE, Tennessee.
How much does PAUL MILNER prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PAUL MILNER wrote 119 Medicare Part D claims totaling $20K in drug costs for 33 beneficiaries.
What is PAUL MILNER's Medicare quality score?
PAUL MILNER 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 PAUL MILNER located?
PAUL MILNER is located at 3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, NASHVILLE, TN, 37232. Phone: (615) 322-3000.
What is PAUL MILNER's NPI number?
PAUL MILNER's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134651151, issued on 03/29/2017.
Does PAUL MILNER prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PAUL MILNER's prescribing is 21% brand-name and 79% generic drugs by claim count, with $9K in brand drug costs.
How many Hospitalist Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,825 Hospitalist Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hospitalist Physician provider writes 888 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does PAUL MILNER accept Medicare?
PAUL MILNER appears in CMS Medicare data with 119 Part D claims and 33 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PAUL MILNER's credentials?
PAUL MILNER's NPI is 1134651151. 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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