2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1801817242 MD
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RUSSELL BIRD, MD

Family Medicine Physician in LOUISVILLE, Kentucky. 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
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 561 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
95.5077/100
▲ 12 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$73.82
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

RUSSELL BIRD, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 95.5077/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 5,759 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

95.5077/100
MIPS score · +12 vs avg
6K
Part D claims, 2023
91%
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.

RUSSELL BIRD, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

96 Top 21% higher than 79% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

RUSSELL BIRD, MD 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 RUSSELL BIRD, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/21/2006

NPI 1801817242

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

5,759 68% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

MIPS final score

95.5077/100 12.407700000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Kentucky

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers

Kentucky providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Kentucky

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

RUSSELL BIRD, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Medicine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
95.5077/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Family Medicine Physician) — 95.5077/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%95.5%
MIPS final score (Family Medicine Physician) — 95.5077/100 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).

RUSSELL BIRD, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2400 EASTPOINT PKWY, LOUISVILLE, KY, 40223, with a listed phone of (502) 253-6630. NPI 1801817242 was issued on 07/21/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BIRD 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 5,759 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 561 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $375K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.1%. 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 95.5077/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 89.5953), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

2400 EASTPOINT PKWY
LOUISVILLE, KY 40223

Provider Details

NPI 1801817242
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/21/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

95.5077
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
89.5953
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RUSSELL BIRD, 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.

BAPTIST HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP INC
LOUISVILLE, KY

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 RUSSELL BIRD, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$74

Largest payer

Astellas Pharma US 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 · Generic-heavy

RUSSELL BIRD, MD — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 5,759 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.

5,759
Total Claims
$375K
Total Drug Cost
561
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
15,630
Total Day Supply
462,406
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$294K
Generic Drug Cost
$79K
Opioid Claims
63 (1.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
108

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.99
Gender Split
44% female / 56% male
Age Distribution
<65: 14, 65-74: 293, 75-84: 201, 85+: 53

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What RUSSELL BIRD, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
552
Amlodipine Besylate
436
Lisinopril
294
Levothyroxine Sodium
282
Losartan Potassium
273
Metoprolol Succinate
183
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
181
Hydrochlorothiazide
173
Gabapentin
157
Simvastatin
128

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How RUSSELL BIRD, MD fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

RUSSELL BIRD, MD's 5,759 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Kentucky

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

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RUSSELL BIRD, MD's specialty?
RUSSELL BIRD, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in LOUISVILLE, Kentucky. Credentials: MD.
How much does RUSSELL BIRD, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RUSSELL BIRD, MD wrote 5,759 Medicare Part D claims totaling $375K in drug costs for 561 beneficiaries.
What is RUSSELL BIRD, MD's Medicare quality score?
RUSSELL BIRD, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 95.5077/100 (Quality: 89.5953). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is RUSSELL BIRD, MD located?
RUSSELL BIRD, MD is located at 2400 EASTPOINT PKWY, LOUISVILLE, KY, 40223. Phone: (502) 253-6630.
What is RUSSELL BIRD, MD's NPI number?
RUSSELL BIRD, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801817242, issued on 07/21/2006.
Does RUSSELL BIRD, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RUSSELL BIRD, MD's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $294K in brand drug costs.
Does RUSSELL BIRD, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, RUSSELL BIRD, MD had 63 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.1%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RUSSELL BIRD, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RUSSELL BIRD, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RUSSELL BIRD, MD accept Medicare?
RUSSELL BIRD, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,759 Part D claims and 561 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RUSSELL BIRD, MD's credentials?
RUSSELL BIRD, MD's NPI is 1801817242 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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