2026 NPPES data Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician NPI 1376832998 M.D.
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SONG LI, M.D.

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician in DALLAS, Texas. 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 · 146 beneficiaries · Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 19% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
94.9134/100
▲ 12 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$17.4K
62 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: SONG LI, M.D. is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in DALLAS, Texas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 146 beneficiaries — 19% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.9134/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $17.4K across 62 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: SONG LI, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 94.9134 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,537 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)

SONG LI, 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).

SONG LI, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/05/2011

NPI 1376832998

Primary specialty

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician

Niche

510 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,537 13% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,762

MIPS final score

94.9134/100 11.813400000000001% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician share within Texas

1. Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician share within Texas

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SONG LI, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
94.9134/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician) — 94.9134/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%94.9%
MIPS final score (Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician) — 94.9134/100 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).

SONG LI, M.D. is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician provider practicing in DALLAS, Texas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1376832998. 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.

SONG LI, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 11970 N CENTRAL EXPY STE 550, DALLAS, TX, 75243, with a listed phone of (972) 940-9520. NPI 1376832998 was issued on 04/05/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LI 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 1,537 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 146 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $327K in drug spend, split 19% brand-name and 81% 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 94.9134/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 87.8394), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 510 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 1,762 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

11970 N CENTRAL EXPY STE 550
DALLAS, TX 75243

Provider Details

NPI 1376832998
Specialty Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/05/2011

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

94.9134
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
87.8394
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SONG LI, 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.

CARDIOLOGY SPECIALISTS OF NORTH TEXAS PLLC
DALLAS, TX

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 SONG LI, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$17.4K

Largest payer

ABIOMED

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.

License & disciplinary context — Texas TMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to SONG LI, M.D.. To verify SONG LI, M.D.'s current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

SONG LI, M.D. — brand share 19.0%
Specialty average (est.)

19% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 1,537 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.

1,537
Total Claims
$327K
Total Drug Cost
146
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,468
Total Day Supply
103,393
Brand vs Generic
19% brand / 81% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$276K
Generic Drug Cost
$51K
Antibiotic Claims
22

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.56
Gender Split
35% female / 65% male
Age Distribution
<65: 34, 65-74: 72, 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.

Drug Claims
Metoprolol Succinate
153
Atorvastatin Calcium
110
Entresto
Sacubitril/Valsartan
105
Carvedilol
102
Spironolactone
99
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
95
Torsemide
59
Losartan Potassium
50
Lisinopril
48
Amlodipine Besylate
44

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

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician Overview

How SONG LI, M.D. fits within the Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician landscape nationally.

510
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician Providers in US
48
States with Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician
1,762
Avg Claims per Provider

SONG LI, M.D.'s 1,537 claims are below the specialty average of 1,762.

Nearby Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician Providers in Texas

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

Compare Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SONG LI, M.D.'s specialty?
SONG LI, M.D. specializes in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician and practices in DALLAS, Texas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does SONG LI, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SONG LI, M.D. wrote 1,537 Medicare Part D claims totaling $327K in drug costs for 146 beneficiaries.
What is SONG LI, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
SONG LI, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.9134/100 (Quality: 87.8394). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SONG LI, M.D. located?
SONG LI, M.D. is located at 11970 N CENTRAL EXPY STE 550, DALLAS, TX, 75243. Phone: (972) 940-9520.
What is SONG LI, M.D.'s NPI number?
SONG LI, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376832998, issued on 04/05/2011.
Does SONG LI, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SONG LI, M.D.'s prescribing is 19% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $276K in brand drug costs.
How many Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 510 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 1,762 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SONG LI, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SONG LI, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Entresto. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SONG LI, M.D. accept Medicare?
SONG LI, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,537 Part D claims and 146 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SONG LI, M.D.'s credentials?
SONG LI, M.D.'s NPI is 1376832998 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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