2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery Physician NPI 1619138492 M.D.
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Stephen Compton, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Murray, Kentucky. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers — including 25,781 in Orthopaedic Surgery 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.

Federal data — no proprietary rating. We show these CMS records as-is — no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
263
Medicare Part D claims · 123 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician avg: 324
MIPS score
76.8/100
▼ 6 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$60.31
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Stephen Compton, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 76.8/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 263 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

76.8/100
MIPS score · -6 vs avg
263
Part D claims, 2023
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.

Stephen Compton, 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

77 21st percentile higher than 21% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 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

Where Stephen Compton, M.D. sits

This provider among orthopaedic surgery physician peers

Across the 8,194 orthopaedic surgery physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Stephen Compton, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 51% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 40% — placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.

Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Lower volume · High qualityHigh volume · High qualityLower volume · Lower qualityHigh volume · Lower quality02550751000255075100Part D claim volume — percentile in specialtyMIPS quality — percentilePart D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 80 · MIPS quality — percentile: 90Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 13 · MIPS quality — percentile: 90Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 83 · MIPS quality — percentile: 20Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 88 · MIPS quality — percentile: 77Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 10 · MIPS quality — percentile: 87Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 55 · MIPS quality — percentile: 85Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 42 · MIPS quality — percentile: 83Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 40 · MIPS quality — percentile: 23Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 45 · MIPS quality — percentile: 97Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 85 · MIPS quality — 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specialty: 20 · MIPS quality — percentile: 40Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 53 · MIPS quality — percentile: 8Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 70 · MIPS quality — percentile: 52Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 87 · MIPS quality — percentile: 10Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 18 · MIPS quality — percentile: 57Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 47 · MIPS quality — percentile: 0Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 22 · MIPS quality — percentile: 88Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 50 · MIPS quality — percentile: 97Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 57 · MIPS quality — percentile: 45Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 43 · MIPS quality — percentile: 53Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 62 · MIPS quality — percentile: 78Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 30 · MIPS quality — percentile: 27Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 98 · MIPS quality — percentile: 3Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 92 · MIPS quality — percentile: 27Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 72 · MIPS quality — percentile: 43Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 68 · MIPS quality — percentile: 33Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 33 · MIPS quality — percentile: 55Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 3 · MIPS quality — percentile: 60Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 90 · MIPS quality — percentile: 13Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 63 · MIPS quality — percentile: 7Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 100 · MIPS quality — percentile: 47Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 27 · MIPS quality — percentile: 72Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 0 · MIPS quality — percentile: 37Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 32 · MIPS quality — percentile: 48Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 75 · MIPS quality — percentile: 75Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 38 · MIPS quality — percentile: 38Stephen Compton, M.D. — Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 51 · MIPS quality — percentile: 40
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Each dot is one orthopaedic surgery physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Stephen Compton, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

Stephen Compton, M.D. 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).

What does the federal data show about Stephen Compton, M.D.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/24/2008

NPI 1619138492

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

25,781 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

263 19% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 324

MIPS final score

76.8/100 6.3 pts vs avg

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Kentucky

How Orthopaedic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers

Kentucky providers

Largest specialties in Kentucky (% of in-state providers)

Family Nurse Practitioner — 5.9%Family Nurse Practitioner5.9%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program — 5.2%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program5.2%Pharmacist — 4.8%Pharmacist4.8%Mental Health Counselor — 4.6%Mental Health Counselor4.6%Clinical Social Worker — 4.1%Clinical Social Worker4.1%Physical Therapist — 3.7%Physical Therapist3.7%Orthopaedic Surgery Physician — 0.4%Orthopaedic Surgery Physician0.4%
Largest specialties in Kentucky (% of in-state providers)

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

Stephen Compton, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Orthopaedic Surgery Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
76.8/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Surgery Physician) — 76.8/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%76.8%
MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Surgery Physician) — 76.8/100 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).

Stephen Compton, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 300 S 8TH ST STE 284W, Murray, KY, 42071, with a listed phone of (270) 761-5756. NPI 1619138492 was issued on 06/24/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Compton 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 263 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 123 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $14K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 57.0%. 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 76.8/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 74.2, Cost 49.4), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 25,781 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 324 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

300 S 8TH ST STE 284W
Murray, KY 42071

Provider Details

NPI 1619138492
Specialty Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/24/2008

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

76.8267
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
74.1809
Quality
49.408
Cost
99
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Stephen Compton, 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.

Baptist Health Medical Group Inc
Paducah, KY
Murray-Calloway County Public Hospital Corporation
Murray, KY

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 Stephen Compton, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$60

Largest payer

ATRICURE, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

263
Total Claims
$14K
Total Drug Cost
123
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
297
Total Day Supply
4,408
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Opioid Claims
150 (57.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
11

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.03
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Stephen Compton, 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
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
64
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
61
Meloxicam
43
Diclofenac Sodium Er
Diclofenac Sodium
19
Methylprednisolone
17
Oxycodone Hcl
12

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

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Overview

How Stephen Compton, M.D. fits within the Orthopaedic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

25,781
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
324
Avg Claims per Provider

Stephen Compton, M.D.'s 263 claims are below the specialty average of 324.

Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in Kentucky

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

Compare Orthopaedic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry — providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Kentucky medical board — federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Orthopaedic Surgery Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stephen Compton, M.D.'s specialty?
Stephen Compton, M.D. specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery Physician and practices in Murray, Kentucky. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Stephen Compton, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Stephen Compton, M.D. wrote 263 Medicare Part D claims totaling $14K in drug costs for 123 beneficiaries.
What is Stephen Compton, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
Stephen Compton, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 76.8/100 (Quality: 74.2, Cost: 49.4). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Stephen Compton, M.D. located?
Stephen Compton, M.D. is located at 300 S 8TH ST STE 284W, Murray, KY, 42071. Phone: (270) 761-5756.
What is Stephen Compton, M.D.'s NPI number?
Stephen Compton, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619138492, issued on 06/24/2008.
Does Stephen Compton, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, Stephen Compton, M.D. had 150 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 57.0%.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 25,781 Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider writes 324 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Stephen Compton, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Stephen Compton, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Meloxicam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Stephen Compton, M.D. accept Medicare?
Stephen Compton, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 263 Part D claims and 123 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Stephen Compton, M.D.'s credentials?
Stephen Compton, M.D.'s NPI is 1619138492 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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