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2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician NPI 1982644225 M.D.
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Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician in Arden, North Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,773 in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine 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
605
Medicare Part D claims · 160 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician avg: 362
MIPS score
88.4/100
▲ 5 pts above national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
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What the federal data shows
Stephen David, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 88.4/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 605 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 88.4/100
- MIPS score · +5 vs avg
- 605
- Part D claims, 2023
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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Stephen David, 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
88 Top 44% higher than 56% of 477,587 scored providers
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 David, M.D. sits
This provider among orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician peers
Across the 649 orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Stephen David, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 77% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 73% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-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
Each dot is one orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Stephen David, M.D.. 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)
Stephen David, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting - 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 David, M.D.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
605 67% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
88.4/100 5.3 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Stephen David, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 88.4/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician) - 88.4/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Stephen David, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2585 HENDERSONVILLE RD, Arden, NC, 28704, with a listed phone of (828) 258-8800. NPI 1982644225 was issued on 06/07/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 605 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 160 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $8K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.1%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 88.4/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 94.9, Cost 67.3), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,773 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 362 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1982644225 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/07/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
88.4025
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
94.9157
Quality
67.2593
Cost
99
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
605
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
160
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 943
- Total Day Supply
- 25,600
- Generic Drug Cost
- $8K
- Opioid Claims
- 55 (9.1% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.90
- Gender Split
- 64% female / 36% 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 David, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
219 claims
- Meloxicam
Meloxicam
126 claims
- Methocarbamol 66
Methocarbamol
66 claims
- Cyclobenzaprine Hcl 33
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
33 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam… 28
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
28 claims
- Prednisone 25
Prednisone
25 claims
- Celecoxib 23
Celecoxib
23 claims
- Tramadol Hcl 13
Tramadol Hcl
13 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 219 |
| Meloxicam | 126 |
| Methocarbamol | 66 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 33 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 28 |
| Prednisone | 25 |
| Celecoxib | 23 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 13 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician Overview
How Stephen David, M.D. fits within the Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician landscape nationally.
1,773
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician Providers in US
51
States with Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician
362
Avg Claims per Provider
Stephen David, M.D.'s 605 claims are above the specialty average of 362.
Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as David.
Dr. Dion Arthur
MD
Hamlet, NC
Dr. Dahari Brooks
M.D.
Greensboro, NC
Dr. Daniel Cavanaugh
MD
Chapel Hill, NC
Dr. Samuel Chewning
M.D.
Charlotte, NC
Dr. Olumide Danisa
MD
Durham, NC
Compare Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stephen David, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Stephen David, M.D. specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician and practices in Arden, North Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Stephen David, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Stephen David, M.D. wrote 605 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for 160 beneficiaries.
What is Stephen David, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Stephen David, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 88.4/100 (Quality: 94.9, Cost: 67.3). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Stephen David, M.D. located? ▼
Stephen David, M.D. is located at 2585 HENDERSONVILLE RD, Arden, NC, 28704. Phone: (828) 258-8800.
What is Stephen David, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Stephen David, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982644225, issued on 06/07/2006.
Does Stephen David, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Stephen David, M.D. had 55 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.1%.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,773 Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider writes 362 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Stephen David, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Stephen David, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Meloxicam, Methocarbamol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Stephen David, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Stephen David, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 605 Part D claims and 160 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Stephen David, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Stephen David, M.D.'s NPI is 1982644225 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
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 (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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