2026 NPPES data Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician NPI 1619966330 MD
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TIMOTHY TALBERT, MD

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician in CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee. 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
972
Medicare Part D claims · 158 beneficiaries · Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
59%
generic claims · 41% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.4K
27 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

TIMOTHY TALBERT, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 972 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

75/100
MIPS score · -8 vs avg
972
Part D claims, 2023
59%
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.

TIMOTHY TALBERT, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

75 15th percentile higher than 15% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 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)

TIMOTHY TALBERT, 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 TIMOTHY TALBERT, MD?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/14/2005

NPI 1619966330

Primary specialty

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician

Niche

1,570 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

972 39% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,596

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician share within Tennessee

1. Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician share within Tennessee

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

TIMOTHY TALBERT, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%75%
MIPS final score (Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician) — 75/100 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).

TIMOTHY TALBERT, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician provider practicing in CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1619966330. 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.

TIMOTHY TALBERT, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2341 MCCALLIE AVE, CHATTANOOGA, TN, 37404, with a listed phone of (423) 629-4106. NPI 1619966330 was issued on 10/14/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what TALBERT 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 972 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 158 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $283K in drug spend, split 41% brand-name and 59% 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 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,570 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 1,596 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

2341 MCCALLIE AVE
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404

Provider Details

NPI 1619966330
Specialty Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/14/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where TIMOTHY TALBERT, 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.

NATIONAL PARK CARDIOLOGY SERVICES LLC
HOT SPRINGS, AR

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 TIMOTHY TALBERT, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.4K

Largest payer

Abbott Laboratories

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 · Above average

TIMOTHY TALBERT, MD — brand share 41.0%
Specialty average (est.)

41% brand-name claims vs 59% generic, on 972 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.

972
Total Claims
$283K
Total Drug Cost
158
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,226
Total Day Supply
36,108
Brand vs Generic
41% brand / 59% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$261K
Generic Drug Cost
$21K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.22
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 18, 65-74: 63, 75-84: 60, 85+: 17

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Eliquis
Apixaban
245
Propafenone Hcl
159
Xarelto
Rivaroxaban
75
Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd)
Diltiazem Hcl
57
Sotalol
Sotalol Hcl
50
Furosemide
34
Losartan Potassium
32
Metoprolol Succinate
28
Entresto
Sacubitril/Valsartan
27
Metoprolol Tartrate
27

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

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician Overview

How TIMOTHY TALBERT, MD fits within the Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician landscape nationally.

1,570
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician
1,596
Avg Claims per Provider

TIMOTHY TALBERT, MD's 972 claims are below the specialty average of 1,596.

Nearby Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician Providers in Tennessee

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

Compare Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TIMOTHY TALBERT, MD's specialty?
TIMOTHY TALBERT, MD specializes in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician and practices in CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee. Credentials: MD.
How much does TIMOTHY TALBERT, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, TIMOTHY TALBERT, MD wrote 972 Medicare Part D claims totaling $283K in drug costs for 158 beneficiaries.
What is TIMOTHY TALBERT, MD's Medicare quality score?
TIMOTHY TALBERT, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is TIMOTHY TALBERT, MD located?
TIMOTHY TALBERT, MD is located at 2341 MCCALLIE AVE, CHATTANOOGA, TN, 37404. Phone: (423) 629-4106.
What is TIMOTHY TALBERT, MD's NPI number?
TIMOTHY TALBERT, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619966330, issued on 10/14/2005.
Does TIMOTHY TALBERT, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
TIMOTHY TALBERT, MD's prescribing is 41% brand-name and 59% generic drugs by claim count, with $261K in brand drug costs.
How many Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,570 Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician provider writes 1,596 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does TIMOTHY TALBERT, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, TIMOTHY TALBERT, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Eliquis, Propafenone Hcl, Xarelto. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does TIMOTHY TALBERT, MD accept Medicare?
TIMOTHY TALBERT, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 972 Part D claims and 158 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify TIMOTHY TALBERT, MD's credentials?
TIMOTHY TALBERT, MD's NPI is 1619966330 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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