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2026 NPPES data Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician NPI 1780885897 MD
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Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician in Boone, 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 44,326 in Obstetrics & Gynecology 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
136
Medicare Part D claims · 64 beneficiaries · Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician avg: 179
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
91.1/100
▲ 8 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$673.98
42 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Susan Almquist, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 91.1/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 136 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 91.1/100
- MIPS score · +8 vs avg
- 136
- Part D claims, 2023
- 90%
- generic prescribing
- 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.
Susan Almquist, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
91 Top 37% higher than 63% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Susan Almquist, MD sits
This provider among obstetrics & gynecology physician peers
Across the 7,413 obstetrics & gynecology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Susan Almquist, MD writes more Part D claims than 61% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 63% - 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 obstetrics & gynecology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Susan Almquist, MD. 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)
Susan Almquist, 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).
What does the federal data show about Susan Almquist, MD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
136 24% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
91.1/100 8 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Susan Almquist, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 91.1/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician) - 91.1/100 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).
Susan Almquist, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 381 DEERFIELD RD, Boone, NC, 28607, with a listed phone of (828) 268-8970. NPI 1780885897 was issued on 05/29/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 136 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 64 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $7K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 91.1/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 90.1, Cost 80.2), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 44,326 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 179 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 | 1780885897 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 05/29/2007 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
91.102
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
90.09
Quality
80.2499
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
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 Susan Almquist, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$674
Largest payer
Astellas Pharma US 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 · Typical
Susan Almquist, MD - brand share 10.0%
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician average
10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 136 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.
136
Total Claims
$7K
Total Drug Cost
64
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 197
- Total Day Supply
- 3,769
- Brand vs Generic
- 10% brand / 90% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $4K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $3K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 19
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 68.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.92
- Gender Split
- 100% female / 0% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 15, 65-74: 32, 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.
What Susan Almquist, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Fluconazole
Fluconazole
41 claims
- Metronidazole 14
Metronidazole
14 claims
- Estradiol 12
Estradiol
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Fluconazole | 41 |
| Metronidazole | 14 |
| Estradiol | 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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Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Overview
How Susan Almquist, MD fits within the Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician landscape nationally.
44,326
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
179
Avg Claims per Provider
Susan Almquist, MD's 136 claims are below the specialty average of 179.
Nearby Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Almquist.
Dr. Meaghan Aalto
MD
Lexington, NC
Dr. Lara Aboulhosn
MD
Charlotte, NC
Dr. Brandi Adams
MD
Huntersville, NC
Dr. Harvey Adams
M.D.
Asheboro, NC
Dr. Sharvari Adams
DO
Fayetteville, NC
Compare Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Susan Almquist, MD's specialty? ▼
Susan Almquist, MD specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician and practices in Boone, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does Susan Almquist, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Susan Almquist, MD wrote 136 Medicare Part D claims totaling $7K in drug costs for 64 beneficiaries.
What is Susan Almquist, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Susan Almquist, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.1/100 (Quality: 90.1, Cost: 80.2). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Susan Almquist, MD located? ▼
Susan Almquist, MD is located at 381 DEERFIELD RD, Boone, NC, 28607. Phone: (828) 268-8970.
What is Susan Almquist, MD's NPI number? ▼
Susan Almquist, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780885897, issued on 05/29/2007.
Does Susan Almquist, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Susan Almquist, MD's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $4K in brand drug costs.
How many Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 44,326 Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provider writes 179 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Susan Almquist, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Susan Almquist, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Fluconazole, Metronidazole, Estradiol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Susan Almquist, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Susan Almquist, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 136 Part D claims and 64 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Susan Almquist, MD's credentials? ▼
Susan Almquist, MD's NPI is 1780885897 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
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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