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2026 NPPES data Neurological Surgery Physician NPI 1275609489 MD
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Neurological Surgery Physician in Mt Pleasant, South 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 8,100 in Neurological Surgery 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
29
Medicare Part D claims · 15 beneficiaries · Neurological Surgery Physician avg: 181
MIPS score
17.1/100
▼ 66 pts below national avg 83.1 · Penalty band
Industry payments
$1.6K
12 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
Thomas Anderson, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 17.1/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 29 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 17.1/100
- MIPS score · -66 vs avg
- 29
- 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.
Thomas Anderson, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
17 2nd percentile higher than 2% 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 Thomas Anderson, MD sits
This provider among neurological surgery physician peers
Across the 1,737 neurological surgery physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Thomas Anderson, MD writes more Part D claims than 22% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 3% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, lower-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 neurological surgery physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Thomas Anderson, 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)
Thomas Anderson, MD 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 Thomas Anderson, MD?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Neurological Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
29 84% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
17.1/100 66 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in South Carolina
How Neurological Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Thomas Anderson, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Neurological Surgery Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 17.1/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Neurological Surgery Physician) - 17.1/100 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).
Thomas Anderson, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurological Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1625 HOSPITAL DR, Mt Pleasant, SC, 29464, with a listed phone of (843) 849-1551. NPI 1275609489 was issued on 11/28/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 29 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 15 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $586 in drug spend. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 17.1/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0, Cost 56.8), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Neurological Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 8,100 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 181 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 | 1275609489 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Neurological Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 11/28/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
17.0507
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality
56.8355
Cost
0
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Individual
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Thomas Anderson, MD 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.
Novant Health Southeastern Spine Institute LLC
Mt Pleasant, SC
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 Thomas Anderson, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$1.6K
Largest payer
Boston Scientific Corporation
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.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
29
Total Claims
$586
Total Drug Cost
15
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 35
- Total Day Supply
- 982
- Brand Drug Cost
- $0
- Generic Drug Cost
- $586
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.66
- Age Distribution
- <65: 0, 65-74: N/A, 75-84: N/A, 85+: 0
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Celecoxib | 18 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Neurological Surgery Physician Overview
How Thomas Anderson, MD fits within the Neurological Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
8,100
Neurological Surgery Physician Providers in US
53
States with Neurological Surgery Physician
181
Avg Claims per Provider
Thomas Anderson, MD's 29 claims are below the specialty average of 181.
Nearby Neurological Surgery Physician Providers in South Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Anderson.
Jeremy Adkins
Spartanburg, SC
Dr. Mohammed Alshareef
M.D.
Charleston, SC
Dr. Samuel Asante
M.D
Greenville, SC
Dr. Adam Back
M.D.
Spartanburg, SC
Dr. Ahmad Bader
MD
Columbia, SC
Compare Neurological Surgery 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 South Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Neurological Surgery Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas Anderson, MD's specialty? ▼
Thomas Anderson, MD specializes in Neurological Surgery Physician and practices in Mt Pleasant, South Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does Thomas Anderson, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Thomas Anderson, MD wrote 29 Medicare Part D claims totaling $586 in drug costs for 15 beneficiaries.
What is Thomas Anderson, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Thomas Anderson, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 17.1/100 (Quality: 0, Cost: 56.8). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Thomas Anderson, MD located? ▼
Thomas Anderson, MD is located at 1625 HOSPITAL DR, Mt Pleasant, SC, 29464. Phone: (843) 849-1551.
What is Thomas Anderson, MD's NPI number? ▼
Thomas Anderson, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275609489, issued on 11/28/2006.
How many Neurological Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 8,100 Neurological Surgery Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Neurological Surgery Physician provider writes 181 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Thomas Anderson, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Thomas Anderson, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Celecoxib. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Thomas Anderson, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Thomas Anderson, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 29 Part D claims and 15 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Thomas Anderson, MD's credentials? ▼
Thomas Anderson, MD's NPI is 1275609489 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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