2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1265446744 MD
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THOMAS WAID, MD

Nephrology Physician in LEXINGTON, Kentucky. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 218 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

THOMAS WAID, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,335 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

100/100
MIPS score · +17 vs avg
1K
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.

THOMAS WAID, 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

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%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

THOMAS WAID, 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 THOMAS WAID, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/28/2006

NPI 1265446744

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,335 8% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Kentucky

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers

Kentucky providers

Nephrology Physician share within Kentucky

1. Nephrology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nephrology Physician share within Kentucky

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

THOMAS WAID, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nephrology Physician national average

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

MIPS final score (Nephrology Physician) — 100/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Nephrology Physician) — 100/100 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).

THOMAS WAID, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider practicing in LEXINGTON, Kentucky, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1265446744. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

THOMAS WAID, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 740 S LIMESTONE, LEXINGTON, KY, 40536, with a listed phone of (859) 323-5981. NPI 1265446744 was issued on 07/28/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WAID 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 1,335 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 218 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $187K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% 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 100/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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

740 S LIMESTONE
LEXINGTON, KY 40536

Provider Details

NPI 1265446744
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/28/2006

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

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

THOMAS WAID, MD — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 1,335 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.

1,335
Total Claims
$187K
Total Drug Cost
218
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,174
Total Day Supply
62,369
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$104K
Generic Drug Cost
$82K
Antibiotic Claims
62

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
59.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
4.16
Gender Split
43% female / 57% male
Age Distribution
<65: 119, 65-74: 83, 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.

Drug Claims
Prednisone
93
Carvedilol
86
Furosemide
70
Famotidine
61
Nifedipine Er
Nifedipine
61
Cinacalcet Hcl
51
Atorvastatin Calcium
46
Valsartan
44
Amlodipine Besylate
38
Pantoprazole Sodium
35

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Nephrology Physician Overview

How THOMAS WAID, MD fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider

THOMAS WAID, MD's 1,335 claims are below the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in Kentucky

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

Compare Nephrology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is THOMAS WAID, MD's specialty?
THOMAS WAID, MD specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in LEXINGTON, Kentucky. Credentials: MD.
How much does THOMAS WAID, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, THOMAS WAID, MD wrote 1,335 Medicare Part D claims totaling $187K in drug costs for 218 beneficiaries.
What is THOMAS WAID, MD's Medicare quality score?
THOMAS WAID, 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 THOMAS WAID, MD located?
THOMAS WAID, MD is located at 740 S LIMESTONE, LEXINGTON, KY, 40536. Phone: (859) 323-5981.
What is THOMAS WAID, MD's NPI number?
THOMAS WAID, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265446744, issued on 07/28/2006.
Does THOMAS WAID, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
THOMAS WAID, MD's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $104K in brand drug costs.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does THOMAS WAID, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, THOMAS WAID, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Carvedilol, Furosemide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does THOMAS WAID, MD accept Medicare?
THOMAS WAID, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,335 Part D claims and 218 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify THOMAS WAID, MD's credentials?
THOMAS WAID, MD's NPI is 1265446744 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

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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