NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Clinical Neurophysiology Physician NPI 1649365917 MD
Verify on CMS → Robert Gardner, MD
Clinical Neurophysiology Physician in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 637 in Clinical Neurophysiology 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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We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 386 beneficiaries · Clinical Neurophysiology Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 18% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
92.6/100
▲ 9 pts above national avg 83.5 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$6.9K
163 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Robert Gardner, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 92.6/100 - above the 83.5 national average - and filed 4,016 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 92.6/100
- MIPS score · +9 vs avg
- 4K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 81%
- 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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Robert Gardner, MD
Federal records show an active NPI with both Medicare prescribing volume and a measured CMS quality score — objective registry data, not patient reviews.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1649365917), first enumerated 10/04/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 4,016 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
CMS quality reporting (MIPS)
Reported a CMS MIPS final score of 92.6/100 in the Quality Payment Program — a federal quality measure, not a patient review.
Source: CMS Quality Payment Program
- Reported
Board certification signal
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
4 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliations on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Reported
Industry payment transparency
$6.9K in reported industry payments (163 transfers) in 2024 under the federal Sunshine Act — disclosed transfers of value, not a quality rating.
Source: CMS Open Payments
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1649365917 · Clinical Neurophysiology Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-NARROW · MIPS-ABOVE · RX-MID · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-FINISH
- NPI-10 1649365917
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-NARROW 637
- MIPS-ABOVE 92.6/100
- RX-MID 4,016
- BOOK-THIN 9 in Missouri
- PHOTO-FINISH Joseph Hormes · ±0.3
MIPS final-score neighbourhood
Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity
- Mahmood Alnahass…
Mahmood Alnahass
92.1 MIPS pts
- Gardner · this p…
Gardner · this provider
92.6 MIPS pts
- Marat Reyzelman …
Marat Reyzelman
92.9 MIPS pts
- Joseph Hormes · …
Joseph Hormes
92.9 MIPS pts
What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).
Robert Gardner, MD's MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
93 ≥ 66th percentile 66% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Robert Gardner, MD sits
This provider among clinical neurophysiology physician peers
Across the 174 clinical neurophysiology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Robert Gardner, MD writes more Part D claims than 84% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 66% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Each dot is one clinical neurophysiology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Robert Gardner, MD. 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)
Robert Gardner, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 4 hospital affiliations - 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 Robert Gardner, MD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Clinical Neurophysiology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
4,016 164% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
92.6/100 9.1 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Missouri
How Clinical Neurophysiology Physician compares to other specialties among Missouri providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Robert Gardner, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Clinical Neurophysiology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 92.6/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1649365917 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Clinical Neurophysiology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 10/04/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
92.5751
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
85.0323
Quality
88
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Robert Gardner, MD 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.
According to CMS billing records, Robert Gardner, MD is affiliated with 4 Medicare-billing facilities, 1 of which carry a CMS Hospital overall star rating.
Saint Francis Medical Center
★★★☆☆ 3/5
Cape Girardeau, MO
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 260183
Health Facilities Rehab Services Inc
Sikeston, MO
Neurologic Associates OF Cape Girardeau Inc
Cape Girardeau, MO
Southeast Missouri Hospital Physicians LLC
Cape Girardeau, MO
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 Robert Gardner, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$6.9K
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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Robert Gardner, MD - brand share 18.0%
Clinical Neurophysiology Physician average
18% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 4,016 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.
4,016
Total Claims
$1.3M
Total Drug Cost
386
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 5,701
- Total Day Supply
- 163,997
- Brand vs Generic
- 18% brand / 81% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $1.1M
- Generic Drug Cost
- $208K
- Opioid Claims
- 38 (0.9% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 67.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.50
- Gender Split
- 59% female / 41% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 122, 65-74: 124, 75-84: 112, 85+: 28
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Robert Gardner, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Topiramate
Topiramate
287 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
244 claims
- Levetiracetam
Levetiracetam
239 claims
- Duloxetine Hcl
Duloxetine Hcl
229 claims
- Donepezil Hcl
Donepezil Hcl
153 claims
- Sumatriptan Succin…
Sumatriptan Succinate
149 claims
- Aimovig Autoinjector
Aimovig Autoinjector
136 claims
- Memantine Hcl
Memantine Hcl
134 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Topiramate | 287 |
| Gabapentin | 244 |
| Levetiracetam | 239 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 229 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 153 |
| Sumatriptan Succinate | 149 |
| Aimovig Autoinjector Erenumab-Aooe | 136 |
| Memantine Hcl | 134 |
| Carbidopa-Levodopa Carbidopa/Levodopa | 120 |
| Ubrelvy Ubrogepant | 109 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Clinical Neurophysiology Physician Overview
How Robert Gardner, MD fits within the Clinical Neurophysiology Physician landscape nationally.
637
Clinical Neurophysiology Physician Providers in US
50
States with Clinical Neurophysiology Physician
1,523
Avg Claims per Provider
Robert Gardner, MD's 4,016 claims are above the specialty average of 1,523.
Nationwide Clinical Neurophysiology Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Gardner, both outside Missouri so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar MIPS final score
Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (92.6 here).
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Clinical Neurophysiology Physician Providers in Missouri
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Missouri, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Gardner.
One of 9 Clinical Neurophysiology Physician providers enrolled in Missouri, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Muhammad Al-Lozi
MD
Saint Louis, MO
Dr. Lalit Bansal
M.D.
Kansas City, MO
Ayman Daoud
Chesterfield, MO
Dr. Ghazala Hayat
MD
Saint Louis, MO
Dr. Iqbal Khan
M.D.
Moberly, MO
Compare Clinical Neurophysiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert Gardner, MD's specialty? ▼
Robert Gardner, MD specializes in Clinical Neurophysiology Physician and practices in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Credentials: MD.
How much does Robert Gardner, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Robert Gardner, MD wrote 4,016 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.3M in drug costs for 386 beneficiaries.
What is Robert Gardner, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Robert Gardner, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 92.6/100 (Quality: 85). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Robert Gardner, MD located? ▼
Robert Gardner, MD is located at 1359 N MOUNT AUBURN RD, Cape Girardeau, MO, 63701. Phone: (573) 651-3188.
What is Robert Gardner, MD's NPI number? ▼
Robert Gardner, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649365917, issued on 10/04/2006.
Does Robert Gardner, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Robert Gardner, MD's prescribing is 18% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.1M in brand drug costs.
Does Robert Gardner, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Robert Gardner, MD had 38 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.9%.
How many Clinical Neurophysiology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 637 Clinical Neurophysiology Physician providers across 50 states in the US. The average Clinical Neurophysiology Physician provider writes 1,523 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Robert Gardner, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Robert Gardner, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Topiramate, Gabapentin, Levetiracetam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Robert Gardner, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Robert Gardner, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,016 Part D claims and 386 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Robert Gardner, MD's credentials? ▼
Robert Gardner, MD's NPI is 1649365917 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
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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