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2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1376507269 MD
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Neurology Physician in Dallas, Texas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 19,885 in Neurology 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
431
Medicare Part D claims · 76 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
80%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
84.1/100
▲ 1 pts above national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
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 Van Ness, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 84.1/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 431 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 84.1/100
- MIPS score · +1 vs avg
- 431
- Part D claims, 2023
- 80%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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Paul Van Ness, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
84 45th percentile higher than 45% 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 Van Ness, MD sits
This provider among neurology physician peers
Across the 5,437 neurology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Paul Van Ness, MD writes more Part D claims than 31% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 49% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, lower-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 neurology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Paul Van Ness, MD. 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 Van Ness, MD 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 Van Ness, MD?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Neurology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
431 67% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
84.1/100 1 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Texas
How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Paul Van Ness, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Neurology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 84.1/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Neurology Physician) - 84.1/100 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 Van Ness, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 5323 HARRY HINES BLVD, Dallas, TX, 75390, with a listed phone of (214) 645-8800. NPI 1376507269 was issued on 04/17/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 431 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 76 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $235K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 80% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 84.1/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 84.5, Cost 54.4), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Neurology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 19,885 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1376507269 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Neurology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/17/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
84.059
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
84.4904
Quality
54.3968
Cost
Reporting: Group practice
License & disciplinary context - Texas TMB 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Paul Van Ness, MD. To verify Paul Van Ness, MD's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases
TMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Paul Van Ness, MD - brand share 16.0%
Neurology Physician average
16% brand-name claims vs 80% generic, on 431 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.
431
Total Claims
$235K
Total Drug Cost
76
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 853
- Total Day Supply
- 24,988
- Brand vs Generic
- 16% brand / 80% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $193K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $41K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 50.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.22
- Gender Split
- 51% female / 49% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 54, 65-74: 17, 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 Paul Van Ness, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Lamotrigine
Lamotrigine
62 claims
- Levetiracetam
Levetiracetam
62 claims
- Zonisamide
Zonisamide
42 claims
- Oxcarbazepine
Oxcarbazepine
35 claims
- Clonazepam 17
Clonazepam
17 claims
- Phenobarbital 15
Phenobarbital
15 claims
- Divalproex Sodium Er 12
Divalproex Sodium Er
12 claims
- Lacosamide 12
Lacosamide
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Lamotrigine | 62 |
| Levetiracetam | 62 |
| Zonisamide | 42 |
| Oxcarbazepine | 35 |
| Clonazepam | 17 |
| Phenobarbital | 15 |
| Divalproex Sodium Er Divalproex Sodium | 12 |
| Lacosamide | 12 |
| Carbatrol Carbamazepine | 11 |
| Topiramate | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Neurology Physician Overview
How Paul Van Ness, MD fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.
19,885
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider
Paul Van Ness, MD's 431 claims are below the specialty average of 1,309.
Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in Texas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Van Ness.
Dr. Hisham Abdelmotilib
MD, PHD
Houston, TX
Dr. Megan Abdurashidova
DO
Round Rock, TX
Dr. Adetoun Abisogun Musa
M.D.
San Antonio, TX
Dr. Sami Aboumatar
M.D.
Austin, TX
Dr. Anitha Abraham
MD
Houston, TX
Compare Neurology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- 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 Texas medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paul Van Ness, MD's specialty? ▼
Paul Van Ness, MD specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in Dallas, Texas. Credentials: MD.
How much does Paul Van Ness, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Paul Van Ness, MD wrote 431 Medicare Part D claims totaling $235K in drug costs for 76 beneficiaries.
What is Paul Van Ness, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Paul Van Ness, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 84.1/100 (Quality: 84.5, Cost: 54.4). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Paul Van Ness, MD located? ▼
Paul Van Ness, MD is located at 5323 HARRY HINES BLVD, Dallas, TX, 75390. Phone: (214) 645-8800.
What is Paul Van Ness, MD's NPI number? ▼
Paul Van Ness, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376507269, issued on 04/17/2006.
Does Paul Van Ness, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Paul Van Ness, MD's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 80% generic drugs by claim count, with $193K in brand drug costs.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 19,885 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 Paul Van Ness, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Paul Van Ness, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Lamotrigine, Levetiracetam, Zonisamide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Paul Van Ness, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Paul Van Ness, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 431 Part D claims and 76 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Paul Van Ness, MD's credentials? ▼
Paul Van Ness, MD's NPI is 1376507269 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
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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