2026 NPPES data Plastic Surgery Physician NPI 1265461008 MD
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STEVEN SEIDEL, MD

Plastic Surgery Physician in CULLMAN, Alabama. 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
194
Medicare Part D claims · 101 beneficiaries · Plastic Surgery Physician avg: 84
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
0/100
▼ 83 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$417.65
11 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: STEVEN SEIDEL, MD is a Plastic Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in CULLMAN, Alabama with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 194 claims across 101 beneficiaries — 8% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $417.65 across 11 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: STEVEN SEIDEL, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 0 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 194 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)

STEVEN SEIDEL, MD 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).

STEVEN SEIDEL, MD at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/02/2006

NPI 1265461008

Primary specialty

Plastic Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

5,316 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

194 131% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 84

MIPS final score

0/100 83.1% pts

Penalty band band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Plastic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Plastic Surgery Physician share within Alabama

1. Plastic Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Plastic Surgery Physician share within Alabama

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

STEVEN SEIDEL, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Plastic Surgery Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
0/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Plastic Surgery Physician) — 0/100 vs national avg 83.1

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

STEVEN SEIDEL, MD is a Plastic Surgery Physician provider practicing in CULLMAN, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1265461008. 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.

STEVEN SEIDEL, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Plastic Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1919 DAHLKE DR, CULLMAN, AL, 35058, with a listed phone of (256) 739-9993. NPI 1265461008 was issued on 07/02/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SEIDEL 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 194 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 101 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 46.9%. 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 0/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Plastic Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 5,316 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 84 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

1919 DAHLKE DR
CULLMAN, AL 35058

Provider Details

NPI 1265461008
Specialty Plastic Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/02/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

0
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality

Reporting: Individual

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 STEVEN SEIDEL, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$418

Largest payer

MERZ NORTH AMERICA, 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

STEVEN SEIDEL, MD — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 194 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.

194
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
101
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
194
Total Day Supply
1,750
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$694
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
91 (46.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
49

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.28
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
58
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
29
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
24
Clindamycin Hcl
11

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

Plastic Surgery Physician Overview

How STEVEN SEIDEL, MD fits within the Plastic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

5,316
Plastic Surgery Physician Providers in US
52
States with Plastic Surgery Physician
84
Avg Claims per Provider

STEVEN SEIDEL, MD's 194 claims are above the specialty average of 84.

Nearby Plastic Surgery Physician Providers in Alabama

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STEVEN SEIDEL, MD's specialty?
STEVEN SEIDEL, MD specializes in Plastic Surgery Physician and practices in CULLMAN, Alabama. Credentials: MD.
How much does STEVEN SEIDEL, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, STEVEN SEIDEL, MD wrote 194 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 101 beneficiaries.
What is STEVEN SEIDEL, MD's Medicare quality score?
STEVEN SEIDEL, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (Quality: 0). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is STEVEN SEIDEL, MD located?
STEVEN SEIDEL, MD is located at 1919 DAHLKE DR, CULLMAN, AL, 35058. Phone: (256) 739-9993.
What is STEVEN SEIDEL, MD's NPI number?
STEVEN SEIDEL, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265461008, issued on 07/02/2006.
Does STEVEN SEIDEL, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
STEVEN SEIDEL, MD's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $694 in brand drug costs.
Does STEVEN SEIDEL, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, STEVEN SEIDEL, MD had 91 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 46.9%.
How many Plastic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 5,316 Plastic Surgery Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Plastic Surgery Physician provider writes 84 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does STEVEN SEIDEL, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, STEVEN SEIDEL, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does STEVEN SEIDEL, MD accept Medicare?
STEVEN SEIDEL, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 194 Part D claims and 101 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify STEVEN SEIDEL, MD's credentials?
STEVEN SEIDEL, MD's NPI is 1265461008 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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