2026 NPPES data Plastic Surgery Physician NPI 1114915956 MD
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RALPH COZART, MD

Plastic Surgery Physician in MURRELLS INLET, South 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
58
Medicare Part D claims · 32 beneficiaries · Plastic Surgery Physician avg: 84
MIPS score
0/100
▼ 83 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$166.34
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: RALPH COZART, MD is a Plastic Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in MURRELLS INLET, South Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 58 claims across 32 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $166.34 across 5 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: RALPH COZART, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 0 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 58 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)

RALPH COZART, 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).

RALPH COZART, MD at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/06/2005

NPI 1114915956

Primary specialty

Plastic Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

5,316 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

58 31% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 84

MIPS final score

0/100 83.1% pts

Penalty band band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Plastic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Plastic Surgery Physician share within South Carolina

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

RALPH COZART, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Plastic Surgery Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
0/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Plastic Surgery Physician) — 0/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%0%
MIPS final score (Plastic Surgery Physician) — 0/100 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).

RALPH COZART, MD is a Plastic Surgery Physician provider practicing in MURRELLS INLET, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1114915956. 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.

RALPH COZART, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Plastic Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3911 HIGHWAY 17 STE C, MURRELLS INLET, SC, 29576, with a listed phone of (843) 497-7771. NPI 1114915956 was issued on 10/06/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COZART 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 58 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 32 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $467 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 39.7%. 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 0/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0), 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

3911 HIGHWAY 17 STE C
MURRELLS INLET, SC 29576

Provider Details

NPI 1114915956
Specialty Plastic Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/06/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

0
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality

Reporting: Individual

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 RALPH COZART, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$166

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.

58
Total Claims
$467
Total Drug Cost
32
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
60
Total Day Supply
571
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$467
Opioid Claims
23 (39.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
19

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.10
Gender Split
63% female / 38% 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
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
13

* 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 RALPH COZART, MD 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

RALPH COZART, MD's 58 claims are below the specialty average of 84.

Nearby Plastic Surgery Physician Providers in South Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as COZART.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RALPH COZART, MD's specialty?
RALPH COZART, MD specializes in Plastic Surgery Physician and practices in MURRELLS INLET, South Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does RALPH COZART, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RALPH COZART, MD wrote 58 Medicare Part D claims totaling $467 in drug costs for 32 beneficiaries.
What is RALPH COZART, MD's Medicare quality score?
RALPH COZART, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (Quality: 0). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is RALPH COZART, MD located?
RALPH COZART, MD is located at 3911 HIGHWAY 17 STE C, MURRELLS INLET, SC, 29576. Phone: (843) 497-7771.
What is RALPH COZART, MD's NPI number?
RALPH COZART, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1114915956, issued on 10/06/2005.
Does RALPH COZART, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, RALPH COZART, MD had 23 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 39.7%.
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 RALPH COZART, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RALPH COZART, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RALPH COZART, MD accept Medicare?
RALPH COZART, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 58 Part D claims and 32 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RALPH COZART, MD's credentials?
RALPH COZART, MD's NPI is 1114915956 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).

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