2026 NPPES data Nuclear Medicine Physician NPI 1356348932 MD
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SEAN RHULAND, MD

Nuclear Medicine Physician in FLORENCE, Alabama. 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 · 497 beneficiaries · Nuclear Medicine Physician avg: 881
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 18% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.7K
82 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: SEAN RHULAND, MD is a Nuclear Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in FLORENCE, Alabama with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 4K claims across 497 beneficiaries — 18% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $1.7K across 82 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: SEAN RHULAND, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 4,039 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)

SEAN RHULAND, 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).

SEAN RHULAND, MD at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/28/2005

NPI 1356348932

Primary specialty

Nuclear Medicine Physician

Niche

913 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,039 358% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 881

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Nuclear Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Nuclear Medicine Physician share within Alabama

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SEAN RHULAND, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nuclear Medicine Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Nuclear Medicine Physician) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%75%
MIPS final score (Nuclear Medicine Physician) — 75/100 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).

SEAN RHULAND, MD is a Nuclear Medicine Physician provider practicing in FLORENCE, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1356348932. 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.

SEAN RHULAND, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nuclear Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1751 VETERANS DR STE 200, FLORENCE, AL, 35630, with a listed phone of (256) 766-2118. NPI 1356348932 was issued on 06/28/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what RHULAND 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 4,039 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 497 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $765K in drug spend, split 18% brand-name and 82% generic by claim count. 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 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Nuclear Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 913 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 881 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

1751 VETERANS DR STE 200
FLORENCE, AL 35630

Provider Details

NPI 1356348932
Specialty Nuclear Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/28/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SEAN RHULAND, 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.

ECM TVCC LLC
FLORENCE, AL
RCHP - FLORENCE LLC
FLORENCE, 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 SEAN RHULAND, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.7K

Largest payer

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation

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

SEAN RHULAND, MD — brand share 18.0%
Specialty average (est.)

18% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 4,039 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.

4,039
Total Claims
$765K
Total Drug Cost
497
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
9,023
Total Day Supply
269,182
Brand vs Generic
18% brand / 82% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$666K
Generic Drug Cost
$99K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.48
Gender Split
50% female / 50% male
Age Distribution
<65: 36, 65-74: 176, 75-84: 221, 85+: 64

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Metoprolol Succinate
394
Eliquis
Apixaban
326
Metoprolol Tartrate
278
Furosemide
183
Atorvastatin Calcium
174
Amlodipine Besylate
166
Carvedilol
147
Potassium Chloride
142
Losartan Potassium
139
Entresto
Sacubitril/Valsartan
113

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

Nuclear Medicine Physician Overview

How SEAN RHULAND, MD fits within the Nuclear Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

913
Nuclear Medicine Physician Providers in US
48
States with Nuclear Medicine Physician
881
Avg Claims per Provider

SEAN RHULAND, MD's 4,039 claims are above the specialty average of 881.

Nearby Nuclear Medicine Physician Providers in Alabama

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SEAN RHULAND, MD's specialty?
SEAN RHULAND, MD specializes in Nuclear Medicine Physician and practices in FLORENCE, Alabama. Credentials: MD.
How much does SEAN RHULAND, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SEAN RHULAND, MD wrote 4,039 Medicare Part D claims totaling $765K in drug costs for 497 beneficiaries.
What is SEAN RHULAND, MD's Medicare quality score?
SEAN RHULAND, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SEAN RHULAND, MD located?
SEAN RHULAND, MD is located at 1751 VETERANS DR STE 200, FLORENCE, AL, 35630. Phone: (256) 766-2118.
What is SEAN RHULAND, MD's NPI number?
SEAN RHULAND, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356348932, issued on 06/28/2005.
Does SEAN RHULAND, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SEAN RHULAND, MD's prescribing is 18% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $666K in brand drug costs.
How many Nuclear Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 913 Nuclear Medicine Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Nuclear Medicine Physician provider writes 881 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SEAN RHULAND, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SEAN RHULAND, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Eliquis, Metoprolol Tartrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SEAN RHULAND, MD accept Medicare?
SEAN RHULAND, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,039 Part D claims and 497 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SEAN RHULAND, MD's credentials?
SEAN RHULAND, MD's NPI is 1356348932 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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