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2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1750408266 MD
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Neurology Physician in Birmingham, Alabama.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 19,866 in 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 476 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
MIPS score
97.6/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$104.67
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Rusheng Zhang, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.6/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 4,433 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 97.6/100
- MIPS score · +14 vs avg
- 4K
- 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.
Rusheng Zhang, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
98 Top 15% higher than 85% of 477,587 scored providers
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 Rusheng Zhang, MD sits
This provider among neurology physician peers
Across the 5,437 neurology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Rusheng Zhang, MD writes more Part D claims than 92% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 85% - 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
Each dot is one neurology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Rusheng Zhang, 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)
Rusheng Zhang, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 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 Rusheng Zhang, MD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Neurology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
4,433 239% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
97.6/100 14.5 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Alabama
How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Rusheng Zhang, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Neurology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 97.6/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Neurology Physician) - 97.6/100 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).
Rusheng Zhang, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 619 19TH STREET SOUTH, Birmingham, AL, 35255, with a listed phone of (205) 934-6600. NPI 1750408266 was issued on 03/22/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 4,433 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 476 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.2 million in drug spend. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 97.6/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 86.5), 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1750408266 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Neurology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 03/22/2007 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
97.5814
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
86.5348
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Rusheng Zhang, 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.
Houston County Healthcare Authority
Dothan, AL
Montgomery Area Mental Health Authority, Inc.
Montgomery, AL
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 Rusheng Zhang, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$105
Largest payer
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, 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.
4,433
Total Claims
$1.2M
Total Drug Cost
476
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 7,493
- Total Day Supply
- 222,388
- Generic Drug Cost
- $175K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 55.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.35
- Gender Split
- 59% female / 41% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 337, 65-74: 107, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Rusheng Zhang, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Quetiapine Fumarate
Quetiapine Fumarate
387 claims
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
269 claims
- Benztropine Mesylate
Benztropine Mesylate
246 claims
- Invega Sustenna
Invega Sustenna
207 claims
- Risperidone
Risperidone
205 claims
- Haloperidol Decano…
Haloperidol Decanoate
167 claims
- Buspirone Hcl
Buspirone Hcl
166 claims
- Sertraline Hcl
Sertraline Hcl
158 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 387 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 269 |
| Benztropine Mesylate | 246 |
| Invega Sustenna Paliperidone Palmitate | 207 |
| Risperidone | 205 |
| Haloperidol Decanoate | 167 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 166 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 158 |
| Haloperidol | 141 |
| Clonazepam | 131 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Neurology Physician Overview
How Rusheng Zhang, MD 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
Rusheng Zhang, MD's 4,433 claims are above the specialty average of 1,309.
Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in Alabama
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alabama, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Zhang.
Shruti Agnihotri
Birmingham, AL
Dr. Mohammad Aladawi
MD
Birmingham, AL
Dr. Anjaneyulu Alapati
M.D.
Huntsville, AL
Dr. Muhammad Ali
M.D.
Jasper, AL
Dr. Amit Arora
M.D.
Huntsville, AL
Compare Neurology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rusheng Zhang, MD's specialty? ▼
Rusheng Zhang, MD specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in Birmingham, Alabama. Credentials: MD.
How much does Rusheng Zhang, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Rusheng Zhang, MD wrote 4,433 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.2M in drug costs for 476 beneficiaries.
What is Rusheng Zhang, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Rusheng Zhang, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.6/100 (Quality: 86.5). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Rusheng Zhang, MD located? ▼
Rusheng Zhang, MD is located at 619 19TH STREET SOUTH, Birmingham, AL, 35255. Phone: (205) 934-6600.
What is Rusheng Zhang, MD's NPI number? ▼
Rusheng Zhang, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750408266, issued on 03/22/2007.
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 Rusheng Zhang, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Rusheng Zhang, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Quetiapine Fumarate, Trazodone Hcl, Benztropine Mesylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Rusheng Zhang, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Rusheng Zhang, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,433 Part D claims and 476 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Rusheng Zhang, MD's credentials? ▼
Rusheng Zhang, MD's NPI is 1750408266 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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