2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1578562484 M.D.
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SYLVIA RUSHING, M.D.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician in DOTHAN, 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 420 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
78%
generic claims · 22% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
89.7644/100
▲ 7 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$730.7
42 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

SYLVIA RUSHING, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 89.7644/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 3,197 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

89.7644/100
MIPS score · +7 vs avg
3K
Part D claims, 2023
78%
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.

SYLVIA RUSHING, 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

90 Top 42% higher than 58% 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%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

SYLVIA RUSHING, M.D. 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).

What does the federal data show about SYLVIA RUSHING, M.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/21/2005

NPI 1578562484

Primary specialty

Cardiovascular Disease Physician

Mid-sized

24,795 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,197 5% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,033

MIPS final score

89.7644/100 6.6644000000000005% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within Alabama

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SYLVIA RUSHING, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Cardiovascular Disease Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
89.7644/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) — 89.7644/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%89.8%
MIPS final score (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) — 89.7644/100 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).

SYLVIA RUSHING, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 4300 W MAIN ST, DOTHAN, AL, 36305, with a listed phone of (334) 793-9564. NPI 1578562484 was issued on 07/21/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what RUSHING 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 3,197 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 420 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $587K in drug spend, split 22% brand-name and 78% 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 89.7644/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 75.5999), 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

4300 W MAIN ST
DOTHAN, AL 36305

Provider Details

NPI 1578562484
Specialty Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/21/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

89.7644
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
75.5999
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SYLVIA RUSHING, 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.

CARDIOLOGY ASSOCIATES, PA
DOTHAN, AL

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 SYLVIA RUSHING, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$731

Largest payer

PFIZER 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

SYLVIA RUSHING, M.D. — brand share 22.0%
Specialty average (est.)

22% brand-name claims vs 78% generic, on 3,197 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.

3,197
Total Claims
$587K
Total Drug Cost
420
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,172
Total Day Supply
182,315
Brand vs Generic
22% brand / 78% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$530K
Generic Drug Cost
$57K
Antibiotic Claims
42

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.66
Gender Split
52% female / 48% male
Age Distribution
<65: 52, 65-74: 148, 75-84: 170, 85+: 50

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SYLVIA RUSHING, 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
Eliquis
Apixaban
274
Carvedilol
264
Metoprolol Tartrate
211
Atorvastatin Calcium
193
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
193
Entresto
Sacubitril/Valsartan
181
Amlodipine Besylate
147
Metoprolol Succinate
140
Potassium Chloride
111
Furosemide
99

* 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 SYLVIA RUSHING, M.D. 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

SYLVIA RUSHING, M.D.'s 3,197 claims are above the specialty average of 3,033.

Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in Alabama

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SYLVIA RUSHING, M.D.'s specialty?
SYLVIA RUSHING, M.D. specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in DOTHAN, Alabama. Credentials: M.D..
How much does SYLVIA RUSHING, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SYLVIA RUSHING, M.D. wrote 3,197 Medicare Part D claims totaling $587K in drug costs for 420 beneficiaries.
What is SYLVIA RUSHING, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
SYLVIA RUSHING, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 89.7644/100 (Quality: 75.5999). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SYLVIA RUSHING, M.D. located?
SYLVIA RUSHING, M.D. is located at 4300 W MAIN ST, DOTHAN, AL, 36305. Phone: (334) 793-9564.
What is SYLVIA RUSHING, M.D.'s NPI number?
SYLVIA RUSHING, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578562484, issued on 07/21/2005.
Does SYLVIA RUSHING, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SYLVIA RUSHING, M.D.'s prescribing is 22% brand-name and 78% generic drugs by claim count, with $530K 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 SYLVIA RUSHING, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SYLVIA RUSHING, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Eliquis, Carvedilol, Metoprolol Tartrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SYLVIA RUSHING, M.D. accept Medicare?
SYLVIA RUSHING, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,197 Part D claims and 420 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SYLVIA RUSHING, M.D.'s credentials?
SYLVIA RUSHING, M.D.'s NPI is 1578562484 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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