2026 NPPES data Gastroenterology Physician NPI 1730166554 MD
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SIMON ALLPORT, MD

Gastroenterology Physician in HICKORY, North Carolina. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 765 beneficiaries · Gastroenterology Physician avg: 833
Generic prescribing
80%
generic claims · 20% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: SIMON ALLPORT, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in HICKORY, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 765 beneficiaries — 20% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: SIMON ALLPORT, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 2,167 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)

SIMON ALLPORT, 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).

SIMON ALLPORT, MD at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/22/2005

NPI 1730166554

Primary specialty

Gastroenterology Physician

Mid-sized

16,567 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,167 160% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 833

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Gastroenterology Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Gastroenterology Physician share within North Carolina

1. Gastroenterology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Gastroenterology Physician share within North Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SIMON ALLPORT, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Gastroenterology Physician national average

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

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

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MIPS final score (Gastroenterology 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.

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SIMON ALLPORT, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider practicing in HICKORY, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1730166554. 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.

SIMON ALLPORT, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gastroenterology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1771 TATE BLVD SE STE 101, HICKORY, NC, 28602, with a listed phone of (828) 304-2527. NPI 1730166554 was issued on 12/22/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ALLPORT 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 2,167 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 765 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.3 million in drug spend, split 20% brand-name and 80% 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.

Gastroenterology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,567 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 833 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

1771 TATE BLVD SE STE 101
HICKORY, NC 28602

Provider Details

NPI 1730166554
Specialty Gastroenterology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/22/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SIMON ALLPORT, 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.

DLP FRYE MEDICAL GROUP LLC
HICKORY, NC

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

SIMON ALLPORT, MD — brand share 20.0%
Specialty average (est.)

20% brand-name claims vs 80% generic, on 2,167 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.

2,167
Total Claims
$1.3M
Total Drug Cost
765
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,601
Total Day Supply
92,636
Brand vs Generic
20% brand / 80% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.2M
Generic Drug Cost
$76K
Antibiotic Claims
41

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.16
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male
Age Distribution
<65: 88, 65-74: 439, 75-84: 219, 85+: 19

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Omeprazole
577
Peg 3350-Electrolyte
Sodium Chloride/Nahco3/Kcl/Peg
215
Pantoprazole Sodium
187
Famotidine
162
Esomeprazole Magnesium
91
Linzess
Linaclotide
53
Dicyclomine Hcl
52
Clenpiq
Sod Picosulf/Mag Ox/Citric Ac
44
Diphenoxylate-Atropine
Diphenoxylate Hcl/Atropine
41
Ursodiol
37

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

Gastroenterology Physician Overview

How SIMON ALLPORT, MD fits within the Gastroenterology Physician landscape nationally.

16,567
Gastroenterology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Gastroenterology Physician
833
Avg Claims per Provider

SIMON ALLPORT, MD's 2,167 claims are above the specialty average of 833.

Nearby Gastroenterology Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as ALLPORT.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SIMON ALLPORT, MD's specialty?
SIMON ALLPORT, MD specializes in Gastroenterology Physician and practices in HICKORY, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does SIMON ALLPORT, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SIMON ALLPORT, MD wrote 2,167 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.3M in drug costs for 765 beneficiaries.
What is SIMON ALLPORT, MD's Medicare quality score?
SIMON ALLPORT, 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 SIMON ALLPORT, MD located?
SIMON ALLPORT, MD is located at 1771 TATE BLVD SE STE 101, HICKORY, NC, 28602. Phone: (828) 304-2527.
What is SIMON ALLPORT, MD's NPI number?
SIMON ALLPORT, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730166554, issued on 12/22/2005.
Does SIMON ALLPORT, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SIMON ALLPORT, MD's prescribing is 20% brand-name and 80% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.2M in brand drug costs.
How many Gastroenterology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,567 Gastroenterology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gastroenterology Physician provider writes 833 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SIMON ALLPORT, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SIMON ALLPORT, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Omeprazole, Peg 3350-Electrolyte, Pantoprazole Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SIMON ALLPORT, MD accept Medicare?
SIMON ALLPORT, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,167 Part D claims and 765 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SIMON ALLPORT, MD's credentials?
SIMON ALLPORT, MD's NPI is 1730166554 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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