NPI registry status
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2026 NPPES data Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician NPI 1487216560 MD
Verify on CMS → Somto Nwaedozie, MD
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician in Madison, Wisconsin.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 566 in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology 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
266
Medicare Part D claims · 62 beneficiaries · Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
73%
generic claims · 27% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
78.9/100
▼ 5 pts below national avg 83.5 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$15.0K
36 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Somto Nwaedozie, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 78.9/100 - below the 83.5 national average - and filed 266 Medicare Part D claims in 2024.
- 78.9/100
- MIPS score · -5 vs avg
- 266
- Part D claims, 2024
- 73%
- 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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Somto Nwaedozie, MD
Federal records show an active NPI with both Medicare prescribing volume and a measured CMS quality score — objective registry data, not patient reviews.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1487216560), first enumerated 06/28/2019.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 266 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
CMS quality reporting (MIPS)
Reported a CMS MIPS final score of 78.9/100 in the Quality Payment Program — a federal quality measure, not a patient review.
Source: CMS Quality Payment Program
- Reported
Board certification signal
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Reported
Industry payment transparency
$15.0K in reported industry payments (36 transfers) in 2024 under the federal Sunshine Act — disclosed transfers of value, not a quality rating.
Source: CMS Open Payments
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1487216560 · Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-RECENT · TAX-NARROW · MIPS-BELOW · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-FINISH
- NPI-10 1487216560
- ENUM-RECENT 2019
- TAX-NARROW 566
- MIPS-BELOW 78.9/100
- RX-LIGHT 266
- BOOK-THIN 15 in Wisconsin
- PHOTO-FINISH Saad Ahmad · ±0.1
MIPS final-score neighbourhood
Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity
- Saad Ahmad · low…
Saad Ahmad
78.8 MIPS pts
- Jennifer Cook · …
Jennifer Cook
78.8 MIPS pts
- Mahyar Pourriahi…
Mahyar Pourriahi
78.8 MIPS pts
- Nwaedozie · this…
Nwaedozie · this provider
78.9 MIPS pts
What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).
Somto Nwaedozie, MD's MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
79 ≥ 23rd percentile 23% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Somto Nwaedozie, MD sits
This provider among advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology physician peers
Across the 235 advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Somto Nwaedozie, MD writes more Part D claims than 14% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 24% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Each dot is one advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Somto Nwaedozie, 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)
Somto Nwaedozie, 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 Somto Nwaedozie, MD?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
266 86% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
78.9/100 4.6 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Wisconsin
How Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician compares to other specialties among Wisconsin providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Somto Nwaedozie, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 78.9/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1487216560 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/28/2019 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
78.8552
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
66.6851
Quality
54.8733
Cost
99
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Somto Nwaedozie, 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.
Mchs Hospitals Inc
Marshfield, WI
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 Somto Nwaedozie, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$15.0K
Largest payer
Philips North America LLC
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 · Above average
Somto Nwaedozie, MD - brand share 27.0%
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician average
27% brand-name claims vs 73% generic, on 266 2024 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 2024.
266
Total Claims
$71K
Total Drug Cost
62
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 595.267
- Total Day Supply
- 17,492
- Brand vs Generic
- 27% brand / 73% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $63K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $8K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.78
- Gender Split
- 50% female / 50% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Somto Nwaedozie, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Eliquis
Eliquis
33 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
25 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
23 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
16 claims
- Isosorbide Mononit…
Isosorbide Mononitrate Er
15 claims
- Furosemide
Furosemide
14 claims
- Clopidogrel 11
Clopidogrel
11 claims
- Ezetimibe 11
Ezetimibe
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Eliquis Apixaban | 33 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 25 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 23 |
| Losartan Potassium | 16 |
| Isosorbide Mononitrate Er Isosorbide Mononitrate | 15 |
| Furosemide | 14 |
| Clopidogrel Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 11 |
| Ezetimibe | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician Overview
How Somto Nwaedozie, MD fits within the Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician landscape nationally.
566
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician Providers in US
48
States with Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician
1,916
Avg Claims per Provider
Somto Nwaedozie, MD's 266 claims are below the specialty average of 1,916.
Nationwide Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Nwaedozie, both outside Wisconsin so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar MIPS final score
Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (78.9 here).
Same NPPES enumeration year (2019)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician Providers in Wisconsin
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Wisconsin, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Nwaedozie.
One of 15 Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician providers enrolled in Wisconsin, 5 are shown here.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Somto Nwaedozie, MD's specialty? ▼
Somto Nwaedozie, MD specializes in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician and practices in Madison, Wisconsin. Credentials: MD.
How much does Somto Nwaedozie, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Somto Nwaedozie, MD wrote 266 Medicare Part D claims totaling $71K in drug costs for 62 beneficiaries.
What is Somto Nwaedozie, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Somto Nwaedozie, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 78.9/100 (Quality: 66.7, Cost: 54.9). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Somto Nwaedozie, MD located? ▼
Somto Nwaedozie, MD is located at UW HOSPITALS & CLINICS 600 HIGHLAND AVE, Madison, WI, 53792. Phone: (608) 263-6400.
What is Somto Nwaedozie, MD's NPI number? ▼
Somto Nwaedozie, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487216560, issued on 06/28/2019.
Does Somto Nwaedozie, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Somto Nwaedozie, MD's prescribing is 27% brand-name and 73% generic drugs by claim count, with $63K in brand drug costs.
How many Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 566 Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician provider writes 1,916 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Somto Nwaedozie, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Somto Nwaedozie, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Eliquis, Atorvastatin Calcium, Metoprolol Succinate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Somto Nwaedozie, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Somto Nwaedozie, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 266 Part D claims and 62 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Somto Nwaedozie, MD's credentials? ▼
Somto Nwaedozie, MD's NPI is 1487216560 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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