2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1043350366 M.D.
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SIMA PATEL, M.D.

Neurology Physician in MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 190 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
82.3405/100
▼ 1 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$157.65
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

SIMA PATEL, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 82.3405/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 3,189 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

82.3405/100
MIPS score · -1 vs avg
3K
Part D claims, 2023
89%
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.

SIMA PATEL, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

82 39th percentile higher than 39% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

SIMA PATEL, 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).

What does the federal data show about SIMA PATEL, M.D.?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/07/2007

NPI 1043350366

Primary specialty

Neurology Physician

Mid-sized

19,866 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,189 144% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,309

MIPS final score

82.3405/100 0.7594999999999885% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Neurology Physician share within Minnesota

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
82.3405/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Neurology Physician) — 82.3405/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%82.3%
MIPS final score (Neurology Physician) — 82.3405/100 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).

SIMA PATEL, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 715 S 8TH ST, MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55404, with a listed phone of (612) 873-6963. NPI 1043350366 was issued on 02/07/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PATEL 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 3,189 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 190 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $753K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% 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 82.3405/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 81.5407, Cost 38.1722), 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

715 S 8TH ST
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55404

Provider Details

NPI 1043350366
Specialty Neurology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/07/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

82.3405
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
81.5407
Quality
38.1722
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SIMA PATEL, 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.

HENNEPIN HEALTHCARE SYSTEM INC
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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 SIMA PATEL, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$158

Largest payer

LivaNova USA, 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

SIMA PATEL, M.D. — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 3,189 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.

3,189
Total Claims
$753K
Total Drug Cost
190
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,385
Total Day Supply
127,474
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$428K
Generic Drug Cost
$322K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
58.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.52
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male
Age Distribution
<65: 114, 65-74: 50, 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 SIMA PATEL, M.D. 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
Lamotrigine
469
Levetiracetam
457
Lacosamide
281
Carbamazepine Er
Carbamazepine
145
Divalproex Sodium Er
Divalproex Sodium
129
Zonisamide
121
Felbamate
112
Gabapentin
108
Topiramate
108
Divalproex Sodium
93

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

Neurology Physician Overview

How SIMA PATEL, 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

SIMA PATEL, M.D.'s 3,189 claims are above the specialty average of 1,309.

Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in Minnesota

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SIMA PATEL, M.D.'s specialty?
SIMA PATEL, M.D. specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. Credentials: M.D..
How much does SIMA PATEL, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SIMA PATEL, M.D. wrote 3,189 Medicare Part D claims totaling $753K in drug costs for 190 beneficiaries.
What is SIMA PATEL, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
SIMA PATEL, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 82.3405/100 (Quality: 81.5407, Cost: 38.1722). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SIMA PATEL, M.D. located?
SIMA PATEL, M.D. is located at 715 S 8TH ST, MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55404. Phone: (612) 873-6963.
What is SIMA PATEL, M.D.'s NPI number?
SIMA PATEL, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043350366, issued on 02/07/2007.
Does SIMA PATEL, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SIMA PATEL, M.D.'s prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $428K in brand drug costs.
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 SIMA PATEL, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SIMA PATEL, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Lamotrigine, Levetiracetam, Lacosamide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SIMA PATEL, M.D. accept Medicare?
SIMA PATEL, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,189 Part D claims and 190 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SIMA PATEL, M.D.'s credentials?
SIMA PATEL, M.D.'s NPI is 1043350366 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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