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2026 NPPES data Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician NPI 1033178249 MD
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Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician in Reno, Nevada.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 3,616 in Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) 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
112
Medicare Part D claims · 70 beneficiaries · Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician avg: 394
MIPS score
91.6/100
▲ 8 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Thea Berning, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 91.6/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 112 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 91.6/100
- MIPS score · +8 vs avg
- 112
- Part D claims, 2023
- 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.
Thea Berning, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
92 Top 37% higher than 63% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Thea Berning, MD sits
This provider among emergency medical services (emergency medicine) physician peers
Across the 595 emergency medical services (emergency medicine) physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Thea Berning, MD writes more Part D claims than 34% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 55% - 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 emergency medical services (emergency medicine) physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Thea Berning, 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)
Thea Berning, 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 Thea Berning, MD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
112 72% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
91.6/100 8.5 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Nevada
How Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Nevada providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Thea Berning, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 91.6/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician) - 91.6/100 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).
Thea Berning, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1155 MILL ST, Reno, NV, 89502, with a listed phone of (775) 982-4100. NPI 1033178249 was issued on 03/17/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 112 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 70 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $8K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 12.5%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 91.6/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 85.1), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,616 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 394 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 | 1033178249 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 03/17/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
91.5901
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
85.0511
Quality
96.8817
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
112
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
70
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 114
- Total Day Supply
- 1,629
- Generic Drug Cost
- $837
- Opioid Claims
- 14 (12.5% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 28
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.45
- Gender Split
- 59% female / 41% 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 | 13 |
| Methylprednisolone | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician Overview
How Thea Berning, MD fits within the Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.
3,616
Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician Providers in US
55
States with Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician
394
Avg Claims per Provider
Thea Berning, MD's 112 claims are below the specialty average of 394.
Nearby Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician Providers in Nevada
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Nevada, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Berning.
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 Nevada medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thea Berning, MD's specialty? ▼
Thea Berning, MD specializes in Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician and practices in Reno, Nevada. Credentials: MD.
How much does Thea Berning, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Thea Berning, MD wrote 112 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for 70 beneficiaries.
What is Thea Berning, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Thea Berning, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.6/100 (Quality: 85.1). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Thea Berning, MD located? ▼
Thea Berning, MD is located at 1155 MILL ST, Reno, NV, 89502. Phone: (775) 982-4100.
What is Thea Berning, MD's NPI number? ▼
Thea Berning, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033178249, issued on 03/17/2006.
Does Thea Berning, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Thea Berning, MD had 14 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 12.5%.
How many Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 3,616 Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician provider writes 394 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Thea Berning, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Thea Berning, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Methylprednisolone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Thea Berning, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Thea Berning, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 112 Part D claims and 70 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Thea Berning, MD's credentials? ▼
Thea Berning, MD's NPI is 1033178249 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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