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Paulo Ribeiro, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Little Rock, Arkansas. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 24,795 in Cardiovascular Disease 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
8K
Medicare Part D claims · 1K beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Paulo Ribeiro, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 8,188 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

100/100
MIPS score · +17 vs avg
8K
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.

Paulo Ribeiro, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

100 Top 7% higher than 93% 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%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90+: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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 Paulo Ribeiro, MD sits

This provider among cardiovascular disease physician peers

Across the 8,753 cardiovascular disease physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Paulo Ribeiro, MD writes more Part D claims than 91% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 91% - 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

Lower volume · High qualityHigh volume · High qualityLower volume · Lower qualityHigh volume · Lower quality0255075100023.947.871.795.5Part D claim volume, percentile in specialtyMIPS quality, percentilePart D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 80 · MIPS quality, percentile: 2Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 52 · MIPS quality, percentile: 28Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 17 · MIPS quality, percentile: 58Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 20 · MIPS quality, percentile: 57Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 90 · MIPS quality, percentile: 38Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 8 · MIPS quality, percentile: 78Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 48 · MIPS quality, percentile: 8Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 3 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 5 · MIPS quality, percentile: 7Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 28 · MIPS quality, percentile: 87Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 60 · MIPS quality, percentile: 12Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 88 · MIPS quality, percentile: 35Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 55 · MIPS quality, percentile: 22Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 25 · MIPS quality, percentile: 12Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 62 · MIPS quality, percentile: 63Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 92 · MIPS quality, percentile: 40Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 40 · MIPS quality, percentile: 60Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 42 · MIPS quality, percentile: 48Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 73 · MIPS quality, percentile: 68Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 58 · MIPS quality, percentile: 70Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 85 · MIPS quality, percentile: 83Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 33 · MIPS quality, percentile: 25Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 12 · MIPS quality, percentile: 82Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 43 · MIPS quality, percentile: 72Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 97 · MIPS quality, percentile: 12Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 15 · MIPS quality, percentile: 50Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 38 · MIPS quality, percentile: 10Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 70 · MIPS quality, percentile: 62Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 0 · MIPS quality, percentile: 65Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 23 · MIPS quality, percentile: 20Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 13 · MIPS quality, percentile: 67Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 57 · MIPS quality, percentile: 27Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 30 · MIPS quality, percentile: 75Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 78 · MIPS quality, percentile: 33Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 7 · MIPS quality, percentile: 43Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 32 · MIPS quality, percentile: 87Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 35 · MIPS quality, percentile: 3Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 63 · MIPS quality, percentile: 12Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 10 · MIPS quality, percentile: 23Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 2 · MIPS quality, percentile: 87Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 98 · MIPS quality, percentile: 32Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 50 · MIPS quality, percentile: 85Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 37 · MIPS quality, percentile: 77Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 18 · MIPS quality, percentile: 5Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 100 · MIPS quality, percentile: 45Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 83 · MIPS quality, percentile: 87Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 87 · MIPS quality, percentile: 73Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 47 · MIPS quality, percentile: 87Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 95 · MIPS quality, percentile: 80Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 68 · MIPS quality, percentile: 12Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 72 · MIPS quality, percentile: 52Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 53 · MIPS quality, percentile: 55Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 82 · MIPS quality, percentile: 53Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 65 · MIPS quality, percentile: 87Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 22 · MIPS quality, percentile: 87Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 27 · MIPS quality, percentile: 47Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 67 · MIPS quality, percentile: 37Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 77 · MIPS quality, percentile: 42Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 75 · MIPS quality, percentile: 87Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 45 · MIPS quality, percentile: 30Paulo Ribeiro, MD-Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 91 · MIPS quality, percentile: 91
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Each dot is one cardiovascular disease physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Paulo Ribeiro, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.

Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)

Paulo Ribeiro, 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 Paulo Ribeiro, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/31/2005

NPI 1487648879

Primary specialty

Cardiovascular Disease Physician

Mid-sized

24,795 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

8,188 170% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,033

MIPS final score

100/100 16.9 pts vs avg

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Arkansas

How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers

Arkansas providers
Case Manager/Care Coordinator - 17.2%Case Manager/Care Coordinator17.2%Behavior Technician - 5.5%Behavior Technician5.5%Speech-Language Pathologist - 5.4%Speech-Language Pathologist5.4%Pharmacist - 4.3%Pharmacist4.3%Mental Health Counselor - 4.2%Mental Health Counselor4.2%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 4%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program4%Cardiovascular Disease Physician - 0.3%Cardiovascular Disease Physician0.3%
Largest specialties in Arkansas (% of in-state providers)

Medicare quality performance, MIPS

Paulo Ribeiro, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Cardiovascular Disease Physician national average

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

MIPS final score (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) - 100/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) - 100/100 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).

Paulo Ribeiro, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding MD credentials at 7 SHACKLEFORD WEST BLVD, Little Rock, AR, 72211, with a listed phone of (501) 664-5860. NPI 1487648879 was issued on 08/31/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Ribeiro 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 8,188 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 1,360 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $485K in drug spend. 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 100/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,795 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 3,033 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

7 SHACKLEFORD WEST BLVD
Little Rock, AR 72211

Provider Details

NPI 1487648879
Specialty Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/31/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

8,188
Total Claims
$485K
Total Drug Cost
1,360
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
15,670
Total Day Supply
466,800
Generic Drug Cost
$119K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.31
Gender Split
46% female / 54% male
Age Distribution
<65: 106, 65-74: 633, 75-84: 503, 85+: 118

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Paulo Ribeiro, 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
Metoprolol Tartrate
1,190
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
943
Amlodipine Besylate
871
Losartan Potassium
533
Carvedilol
374
Eliquis
Apixaban
366
Nifedipine Er
Nifedipine
331
Potassium Chloride
316
Furosemide
314
Chlorthalidone
292

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

Cardiovascular Disease Physician Overview

How Paulo Ribeiro, MD fits within the Cardiovascular Disease Physician landscape nationally.

24,795
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Cardiovascular Disease Physician
3,033
Avg Claims per Provider

Paulo Ribeiro, MD's 8,188 claims are above the specialty average of 3,033.

Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in Arkansas

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

Compare Cardiovascular Disease 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 Arkansas medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

Medicare Part D and MIPS figures describe practice patterns in federal programs only, they are not quality ratings, and PlainDoctor does not rate, rank, or recommend providers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Paulo Ribeiro, MD's specialty?
Paulo Ribeiro, MD specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in Little Rock, Arkansas. Credentials: MD.
How much does Paulo Ribeiro, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Paulo Ribeiro, MD wrote 8,188 Medicare Part D claims totaling $485K in drug costs for 1,360 beneficiaries.
What is Paulo Ribeiro, MD's Medicare quality score?
Paulo Ribeiro, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Paulo Ribeiro, MD located?
Paulo Ribeiro, MD is located at 7 SHACKLEFORD WEST BLVD, Little Rock, AR, 72211. Phone: (501) 664-5860.
What is Paulo Ribeiro, MD's NPI number?
Paulo Ribeiro, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487648879, issued on 08/31/2005.
How many Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 24,795 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider writes 3,033 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Paulo Ribeiro, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Paulo Ribeiro, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Tartrate, Clopidogrel, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Paulo Ribeiro, MD accept Medicare?
Paulo Ribeiro, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 8,188 Part D claims and 1,360 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Paulo Ribeiro, MD's credentials?
Paulo Ribeiro, MD's NPI is 1487648879 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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

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