2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1538353594 M.D.
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REBECCA WHIDDON, M.D.

Neurology Physician in BATON ROUGE, Louisiana. 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 675 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
MIPS score
88.7458/100
▲ 6 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$302.44
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: REBECCA WHIDDON, M.D. is a Neurology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BATON ROUGE, Louisiana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 4K claims across 675 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 88.7458/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $302.44 across 4 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: REBECCA WHIDDON, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 88.7458 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 4,375 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)

REBECCA WHIDDON, 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).

REBECCA WHIDDON, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/04/2007

NPI 1538353594

Primary specialty

Neurology Physician

Mid-sized

19,866 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,375 234% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,309

MIPS final score

88.7458/100 5.645800000000008% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Neurology Physician share within Louisiana

1. Neurology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Neurology Physician share within Louisiana

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

REBECCA WHIDDON, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Neurology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
88.7458/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Neurology Physician) — 88.7458/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%88.7%
MIPS final score (Neurology Physician) — 88.7458/100 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).

REBECCA WHIDDON, M.D. is a Neurology Physician provider practicing in BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1538353594. 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.

REBECCA WHIDDON, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 10101 PARK ROWE AVE, BATON ROUGE, LA, 70810, with a listed phone of (225) 769-2200. NPI 1538353594 was issued on 09/04/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WHIDDON 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 4,375 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 675 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2.6 million in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.3%. 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 88.7458/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 79.5378), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Neurology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 19,866 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

10101 PARK ROWE AVE
BATON ROUGE, LA 70810

Provider Details

NPI 1538353594
Specialty Neurology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/04/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

88.7458
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
79.5378
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where REBECCA WHIDDON, 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.

NEUROMEDICAL CENTER
BATON ROUGE, LA

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 REBECCA WHIDDON, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$302

Largest payer

Lilly USA, 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.

4,375
Total Claims
$2.6M
Total Drug Cost
675
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
7,287
Total Day Supply
212,416
Generic Drug Cost
$146K
Opioid Claims
59 (1.3% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.45
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male
Age Distribution
<65: 81, 65-74: 277, 75-84: 251, 85+: 66

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Carbidopa-Levodopa
Carbidopa/Levodopa
429
Memantine Hcl
349
Gabapentin
261
Donepezil Hcl
195
Clonazepam
158
Baclofen
130
Duloxetine Hcl
103
Ropinirole Hcl
99
Amitriptyline Hcl
98
Rytary
Carbidopa/Levodopa
97

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

Neurology Physician Overview

How REBECCA WHIDDON, M.D. fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.

19,866
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider

REBECCA WHIDDON, M.D.'s 4,375 claims are above the specialty average of 1,309.

Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in Louisiana

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

Compare Neurology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is REBECCA WHIDDON, M.D.'s specialty?
REBECCA WHIDDON, M.D. specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in BATON ROUGE, Louisiana. Credentials: M.D..
How much does REBECCA WHIDDON, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, REBECCA WHIDDON, M.D. wrote 4,375 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.6M in drug costs for 675 beneficiaries.
What is REBECCA WHIDDON, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
REBECCA WHIDDON, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 88.7458/100 (Quality: 79.5378). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is REBECCA WHIDDON, M.D. located?
REBECCA WHIDDON, M.D. is located at 10101 PARK ROWE AVE, BATON ROUGE, LA, 70810. Phone: (225) 769-2200.
What is REBECCA WHIDDON, M.D.'s NPI number?
REBECCA WHIDDON, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538353594, issued on 09/04/2007.
Does REBECCA WHIDDON, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, REBECCA WHIDDON, M.D. had 59 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.3%.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 19,866 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 REBECCA WHIDDON, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, REBECCA WHIDDON, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Carbidopa-Levodopa, Memantine Hcl, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does REBECCA WHIDDON, M.D. accept Medicare?
REBECCA WHIDDON, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,375 Part D claims and 675 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify REBECCA WHIDDON, M.D.'s credentials?
REBECCA WHIDDON, M.D.'s NPI is 1538353594 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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