2026 NPPES data Vascular Surgery Physician NPI 1154529626 M.D.
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PAUL VIETA, M.D.

Vascular Surgery Physician in PINEHURST, North Carolina. 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
159
Medicare Part D claims · 90 beneficiaries · Vascular Surgery Physician avg: 205
MIPS score
87.9598/100
▲ 5 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$223.12
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: PAUL VIETA, M.D. is a Vascular Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in PINEHURST, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 159 claims across 90 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 87.9598/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $223.12 across 3 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: PAUL VIETA, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 87.9598 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 159 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

PAUL VIETA, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 3 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

PAUL VIETA, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/06/2007

NPI 1154529626

Primary specialty

Vascular Surgery Physician

Niche

4,215 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

159 22% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 205

MIPS final score

87.9598/100 4.859800000000007% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Vascular Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Vascular Surgery Physician share within North Carolina

1. Vascular Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Vascular Surgery Physician share within North Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

PAUL VIETA, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Vascular Surgery Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
87.9598/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Vascular Surgery Physician) — 87.9598/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Vascular Surgery Physician) — 87.9598/100 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 VIETA, M.D. is a Vascular Surgery Physician provider practicing in PINEHURST, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1154529626. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

PAUL VIETA, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Vascular Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 5 FIRST VILLAGE DR, PINEHURST, NC, 28374, with a listed phone of (910) 215-2536. NPI 1154529626 was issued on 07/06/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what VIETA 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 159 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 90 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $12K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 45.9%. 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 87.9598/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 76.5778, Cost 83.2883), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Vascular Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 4,215 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 205 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

5 FIRST VILLAGE DR
PINEHURST, NC 28374

Provider Details

NPI 1154529626
Specialty Vascular Surgery Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/06/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

87.9598
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
76.5778
Quality
83.2883
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where PAUL VIETA, M.D. 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.

MCPC-9 LLC
ROCKINGHAM, NC
PINEHURST SURGICAL CLINIC PA
PINEHURST, NC
SCOTLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC
PEMBROKE, NC

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

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 VIETA, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$223

Largest payer

Endologix LLC

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.

159
Total Claims
$12K
Total Drug Cost
90
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
224
Total Day Supply
3,918
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Opioid Claims
73 (45.9% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
4.28
Gender Split
52% female / 48% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
31
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
25
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
24
Alprazolam
19
Tramadol Hcl
13

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

Vascular Surgery Physician Overview

How PAUL VIETA, M.D. fits within the Vascular Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

4,215
Vascular Surgery Physician Providers in US
53
States with Vascular Surgery Physician
205
Avg Claims per Provider

PAUL VIETA, M.D.'s 159 claims are below the specialty average of 205.

Nearby Vascular 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 VIETA.

Compare Vascular Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PAUL VIETA, M.D.'s specialty?
PAUL VIETA, M.D. specializes in Vascular Surgery Physician and practices in PINEHURST, North Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does PAUL VIETA, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PAUL VIETA, M.D. wrote 159 Medicare Part D claims totaling $12K in drug costs for 90 beneficiaries.
What is PAUL VIETA, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
PAUL VIETA, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 87.9598/100 (Quality: 76.5778, Cost: 83.2883). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is PAUL VIETA, M.D. located?
PAUL VIETA, M.D. is located at 5 FIRST VILLAGE DR, PINEHURST, NC, 28374. Phone: (910) 215-2536.
What is PAUL VIETA, M.D.'s NPI number?
PAUL VIETA, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154529626, issued on 07/06/2007.
Does PAUL VIETA, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, PAUL VIETA, M.D. had 73 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 45.9%.
How many Vascular Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 4,215 Vascular Surgery Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Vascular Surgery Physician provider writes 205 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does PAUL VIETA, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PAUL VIETA, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Clopidogrel, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PAUL VIETA, M.D. accept Medicare?
PAUL VIETA, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 159 Part D claims and 90 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PAUL VIETA, M.D.'s credentials?
PAUL VIETA, M.D.'s NPI is 1154529626 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

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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