2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1457395071 MD
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STEPHEN EWER, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Physician in RICHLAND, Washington. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 572 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
80%
generic claims · 20% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
83.0533/100
▼ 0 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$231.93
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: STEPHEN EWER, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician ([object Object]) practicing in RICHLAND, Washington with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 572 beneficiaries — 20% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 83.0533/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $231.93 across 5 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: STEPHEN EWER, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 83.0533 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 3,424 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)

STEPHEN EWER, 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).

STEPHEN EWER, MD at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/15/2006

NPI 1457395071

Primary specialty

Cardiovascular Disease Physician

Mid-sized

24,795 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,424 13% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,033

MIPS final score

83.0533/100 0.046700000000001296% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Washington

How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Washington providers

Washington providers

Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within Washington

1. Cardiovascular Disease Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within Washington

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

STEPHEN EWER, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Cardiovascular Disease Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
83.0533/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) — 83.0533/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%83.1%
MIPS final score (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) — 83.0533/100 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 EWER, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider practicing in RICHLAND, Washington, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1457395071. 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.

STEPHEN EWER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1100 GOETHALS DR, RICHLAND, WA, 99352, with a listed phone of (509) 946-2699. NPI 1457395071 was issued on 06/15/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what EWER 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 3,424 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 572 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $922K 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 83.0533/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 76.4787, Cost 67.0324), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,795 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 3,033 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

1100 GOETHALS DR
RICHLAND, WA 99352

Provider Details

NPI 1457395071
Specialty Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/15/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

83.0533
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
76.4787
Quality
67.0324
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where STEPHEN EWER, 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.

KADLEC REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
★★★★☆ 4/5
RICHLAND, WA
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 500058

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 EWER, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$232

Largest payer

Abbott Laboratories

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 — Washington WMC 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 ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to STEPHEN EWER, MD. To verify STEPHEN EWER, MD's current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases

WMC 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 Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

STEPHEN EWER, MD — brand share 20.0%
Specialty average (est.)

20% brand-name claims vs 80% generic, on 3,424 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.

3,424
Total Claims
$922K
Total Drug Cost
572
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
9,009
Total Day Supply
268,700
Brand vs Generic
20% brand / 80% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$850K
Generic Drug Cost
$72K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.53
Gender Split
41% female / 59% male
Age Distribution
<65: 35, 65-74: 217, 75-84: 211, 85+: 109

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
423
Eliquis
Apixaban
392
Atorvastatin Calcium
326
Metoprolol Tartrate
165
Spironolactone
156
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
134
Isosorbide Mononitrate Er
Isosorbide Mononitrate
132
Carvedilol
128
Entresto
Sacubitril/Valsartan
122
Losartan Potassium
114

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

Cardiovascular Disease Physician Overview

How STEPHEN EWER, MD fits within the Cardiovascular Disease Physician landscape nationally.

24,795
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Cardiovascular Disease Physician
3,033
Avg Claims per Provider

STEPHEN EWER, MD's 3,424 claims are above the specialty average of 3,033.

Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in Washington

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

Compare Cardiovascular Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STEPHEN EWER, MD's specialty?
STEPHEN EWER, MD specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in RICHLAND, Washington. Credentials: MD.
How much does STEPHEN EWER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, STEPHEN EWER, MD wrote 3,424 Medicare Part D claims totaling $922K in drug costs for 572 beneficiaries.
What is STEPHEN EWER, MD's Medicare quality score?
STEPHEN EWER, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 83.0533/100 (Quality: 76.4787, Cost: 67.0324). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is STEPHEN EWER, MD located?
STEPHEN EWER, MD is located at 1100 GOETHALS DR, RICHLAND, WA, 99352. Phone: (509) 946-2699.
What is STEPHEN EWER, MD's NPI number?
STEPHEN EWER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457395071, issued on 06/15/2006.
Does STEPHEN EWER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
STEPHEN EWER, MD's prescribing is 20% brand-name and 80% generic drugs by claim count, with $850K in brand drug costs.
How many Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 24,795 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider writes 3,033 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does STEPHEN EWER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, STEPHEN EWER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Eliquis, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does STEPHEN EWER, MD accept Medicare?
STEPHEN EWER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,424 Part D claims and 572 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify STEPHEN EWER, MD's credentials?
STEPHEN EWER, MD's NPI is 1457395071 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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