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2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1932495165 MD
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Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Columbia, Missouri.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 24,795 in Cardiovascular Disease 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 154 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$36.1K
52 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
Taishi Hirai, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 1,089 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 100/100
- MIPS score · +17 vs avg
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 85%
- 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.
Taishi Hirai, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
100 Top 7% higher than 93% 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 Taishi Hirai, MD sits
This provider among cardiovascular disease physician peers
Across the 8,753 cardiovascular disease physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Taishi Hirai, MD writes more Part D claims than 24% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 91% - placing this provider in the lower-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 cardiovascular disease physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Taishi Hirai, 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)
Taishi Hirai, 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 Taishi Hirai, MD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,089 64% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
100/100 16.9 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Missouri
How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Missouri providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Taishi Hirai, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Cardiovascular Disease Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 100/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) - 100/100 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).
Taishi Hirai, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1 HOSPITAL DRIVE, Columbia, MO, 65212, with a listed phone of (573) 884-3278. NPI 1932495165 was issued on 06/27/2011.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,089 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 154 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $181K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 100/100 for the 2023 performance year, 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1932495165 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Cardiovascular Disease Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/27/2011 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
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 Taishi Hirai, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$36.1K
Largest payer
ABIOMED
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
Taishi Hirai, MD - brand share 15.0%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician average
15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 1,089 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.
1,089
Total Claims
$181K
Total Drug Cost
154
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,559
- Total Day Supply
- 76,179
- Brand vs Generic
- 15% brand / 85% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $162K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $19K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.86
- Gender Split
- 44% female / 56% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Taishi Hirai, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
174 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
112 claims
- Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel
93 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
75 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate 60
Amlodipine Besylate
60 claims
- Lisinopril 59
Lisinopril
59 claims
- Spironolactone 56
Spironolactone
56 claims
- Eliquis 51
Eliquis
51 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 174 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 112 |
| Clopidogrel Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 93 |
| Losartan Potassium | 75 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 60 |
| Lisinopril | 59 |
| Spironolactone | 56 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 51 |
| Furosemide | 45 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 37 |
* 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 Taishi Hirai, 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
Taishi Hirai, MD's 1,089 claims are below the specialty average of 3,033.
Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in Missouri
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Missouri, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Hirai.
Dr. Ala'Eldin Ababneh
MD
Saint Joseph, MO
Dr. Yousef Abdulnabi
M.D.
Saint Louis, MO
Dr. Leni Abraham
MD
St. Louis, MO
Dr. Jose Aguilera Heredia
MD
Lees Summit, MO
Dr. Farhaan Ahmad
MD
St Louis, MO
Compare Cardiovascular Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Missouri medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taishi Hirai, MD's specialty? ▼
Taishi Hirai, MD specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in Columbia, Missouri. Credentials: MD.
How much does Taishi Hirai, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Taishi Hirai, MD wrote 1,089 Medicare Part D claims totaling $181K in drug costs for 154 beneficiaries.
What is Taishi Hirai, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Taishi Hirai, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Taishi Hirai, MD located? ▼
Taishi Hirai, MD is located at 1 HOSPITAL DRIVE, Columbia, MO, 65212. Phone: (573) 884-3278.
What is Taishi Hirai, MD's NPI number? ▼
Taishi Hirai, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932495165, issued on 06/27/2011.
Does Taishi Hirai, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Taishi Hirai, MD's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $162K 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 Taishi Hirai, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Taishi Hirai, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Metoprolol Succinate, Clopidogrel. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Taishi Hirai, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Taishi Hirai, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,089 Part D claims and 154 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Taishi Hirai, MD's credentials? ▼
Taishi Hirai, MD's NPI is 1932495165 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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