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2026 NPPES data Plastic Surgery Physician NPI 1598924201 M.D.
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Plastic Surgery Physician in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 5,316 in Plastic 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
153
Medicare Part D claims · 39 beneficiaries · Plastic Surgery Physician avg: 84
MIPS score
92.9/100
▲ 10 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$71.78
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
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
Paul Pierce, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 92.9/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 153 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 92.9/100
- MIPS score · +10 vs avg
- 153
- Part D claims, 2023
- 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 Pierce, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
93 Top 32% higher than 68% of 477,587 scored providers
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 Paul Pierce, M.D. sits
This provider among plastic surgery physician peers
Across the 561 plastic surgery physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Paul Pierce, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 79% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 74% - 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
Each dot is one plastic surgery physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Paul Pierce, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Paul Pierce, M.D. 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 Paul Pierce, M.D.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Plastic Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
153 82% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
92.9/100 9.8 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Colorado
How Plastic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Paul Pierce, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Plastic Surgery Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 92.9/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Plastic Surgery Physician) - 92.9/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Paul Pierce, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Plastic Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 6031 E WOODMEN RD STE 310, Colorado Springs, CO, 80923, with a listed phone of (719) 888-6677. NPI 1598924201 was issued on 06/06/2008.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 153 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 39 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 20.9%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 92.9/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 88, Cost 88.4), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Plastic Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 5,316 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 84 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 | 1598924201 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Plastic Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/06/2008 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
92.9455
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
88.0357
Quality
88.4494
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
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 Paul Pierce, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$72
Largest payer
ABBVIE 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.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
153
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
39
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 155
- Total Day Supply
- 1,061
- Brand Drug Cost
- $0
- Generic Drug Cost
- $1K
- Opioid Claims
- 32 (20.9% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 15
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.96
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Paul Pierce, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Celecoxib
Celecoxib
38 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
35 claims
- Promethazine Hcl
Promethazine Hcl
27 claims
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
25 claims
- Doxycycline Hyclate 15
Doxycycline Hyclate
15 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Celecoxib | 38 |
| Gabapentin | 35 |
| Promethazine Hcl | 27 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 25 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 15 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Plastic Surgery Physician Overview
How Paul Pierce, M.D. fits within the Plastic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
5,316
Plastic Surgery Physician Providers in US
52
States with Plastic Surgery Physician
84
Avg Claims per Provider
Paul Pierce, M.D.'s 153 claims are above the specialty average of 84.
Nearby Plastic Surgery Physician Providers in Colorado
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Colorado, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Pierce.
Dr. Bret Baack
MD
Fort Collins, CO
Dr. James Banich
MD
Colorado Springs, CO
Dr. Eric Barker
M.D.
Glendale, CO
Dr. Damien Bates
MD
Denver, CO
Dr. Gregory Bland
M.D.
Colorado Springs, CO
Compare Plastic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- 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 Colorado medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paul Pierce, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Paul Pierce, M.D. specializes in Plastic Surgery Physician and practices in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Paul Pierce, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Paul Pierce, M.D. wrote 153 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for 39 beneficiaries.
What is Paul Pierce, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Paul Pierce, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 92.9/100 (Quality: 88, Cost: 88.4). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Paul Pierce, M.D. located? ▼
Paul Pierce, M.D. is located at 6031 E WOODMEN RD STE 310, Colorado Springs, CO, 80923. Phone: (719) 888-6677.
What is Paul Pierce, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Paul Pierce, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598924201, issued on 06/06/2008.
Does Paul Pierce, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Paul Pierce, M.D. had 32 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 20.9%.
How many Plastic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 5,316 Plastic Surgery Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Plastic Surgery Physician provider writes 84 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Paul Pierce, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Paul Pierce, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Celecoxib, Gabapentin, Promethazine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Paul Pierce, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Paul Pierce, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 153 Part D claims and 39 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Paul Pierce, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Paul Pierce, M.D.'s NPI is 1598924201 with credentials M.D.. 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.
- 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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