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2026 NPPES data Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician NPI 1053721571 M.D.
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Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician in Vancouver, Washington.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 336 in Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & 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
448
Medicare Part D claims · 146 beneficiaries · Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician avg: 931
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
45.2/100
▼ 38 pts below national avg 83.1 · Below average
Industry payments
$123.01
1 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
Pippa Macdonald, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 45.2/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 448 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 45.2/100
- MIPS score · -38 vs avg
- 448
- Part D claims, 2023
- 92%
- 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.
Pippa Macdonald, 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
45 4th percentile higher than 4% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Pippa Macdonald, M.D. sits
This provider among neuromuscular medicine (psychiatry & neurology) physician peers
Across the 132 neuromuscular medicine (psychiatry & neurology) physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Pippa Macdonald, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 33% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 3% - 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 neuromuscular medicine (psychiatry & neurology) physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Pippa Macdonald, 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)
Pippa Macdonald, M.D. 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 Pippa Macdonald, M.D.?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
448 52% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
45.2/100 37.9 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Washington
How Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician compares to other specialties among Washington providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Pippa Macdonald, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 45.2/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician) - 45.2/100 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).
Pippa Macdonald, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 501 SE 172ND AVE STE 220, Vancouver, WA, 98684, with a listed phone of (360) 882-2778. NPI 1053721571 was issued on 05/06/2014.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 448 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 146 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $82K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 45.2/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 33.8, Cost 63.8), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 336 enrolled providers across 44 states and an average of 931 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 | 1053721571 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 05/06/2014 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
45.2144
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
33.7558
Quality
63.8291
Cost
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Pippa Macdonald, 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.
The Vancouver Clinic Inc PS
Vancouver, WA
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 Pippa Macdonald, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$123
Largest payer
Eisai 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.
License & disciplinary context - Washington WMC 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 ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Pippa Macdonald, M.D.. To verify Pippa Macdonald, M.D.'s current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases
WMC 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 Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Pippa Macdonald, M.D. - brand share 8.0%
Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician average
8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 448 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.
448
Total Claims
$82K
Total Drug Cost
146
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 720
- Total Day Supply
- 20,649
- Brand vs Generic
- 8% brand / 92% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $52K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $30K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.25
- Gender Split
- 66% female / 34% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 26, 65-74: 66, 75-84: 42, 85+: 12
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Pippa Macdonald, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Carbidopa-Levodopa
Carbidopa-Levodopa
72 claims
- Donepezil Hcl
Donepezil Hcl
37 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
37 claims
- Levetiracetam
Levetiracetam
32 claims
- Lamotrigine 27
Lamotrigine
27 claims
- Memantine Hcl 24
Memantine Hcl
24 claims
- Propranolol Hcl Er 20
Propranolol Hcl Er
20 claims
- Rizatriptan 13
Rizatriptan
13 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Carbidopa-Levodopa Carbidopa/Levodopa | 72 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 37 |
| Gabapentin | 37 |
| Levetiracetam | 32 |
| Lamotrigine | 27 |
| Memantine Hcl | 24 |
| Propranolol Hcl Er Propranolol Hcl | 20 |
| Rizatriptan Rizatriptan Benzoate | 13 |
| Topiramate | 12 |
| Primidone | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician Overview
How Pippa Macdonald, M.D. fits within the Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician landscape nationally.
336
Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician Providers in US
44
States with Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician
931
Avg Claims per Provider
Pippa Macdonald, M.D.'s 448 claims are below the specialty average of 931.
Nearby Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician Providers in Washington
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Washington, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Macdonald.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pippa Macdonald, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Pippa Macdonald, M.D. specializes in Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician and practices in Vancouver, Washington. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Pippa Macdonald, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Pippa Macdonald, M.D. wrote 448 Medicare Part D claims totaling $82K in drug costs for 146 beneficiaries.
What is Pippa Macdonald, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Pippa Macdonald, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 45.2/100 (Quality: 33.8, Cost: 63.8). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Pippa Macdonald, M.D. located? ▼
Pippa Macdonald, M.D. is located at 501 SE 172ND AVE STE 220, Vancouver, WA, 98684. Phone: (360) 882-2778.
What is Pippa Macdonald, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Pippa Macdonald, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053721571, issued on 05/06/2014.
Does Pippa Macdonald, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Pippa Macdonald, M.D.'s prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $52K in brand drug costs.
How many Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 336 Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician providers across 44 states in the US. The average Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician provider writes 931 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Pippa Macdonald, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Pippa Macdonald, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Carbidopa-Levodopa, Donepezil Hcl, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Pippa Macdonald, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Pippa Macdonald, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 448 Part D claims and 146 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Pippa Macdonald, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Pippa Macdonald, M.D.'s NPI is 1053721571 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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