2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician NPI 1609833680 MD
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WAYNE BAUERLE, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician in MYRTLE BEACH, South Carolina. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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MIPS score
85.5499/100
▲ 2 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

WAYNE BAUERLE, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 85.5499/100 — above the 83.1 national average.

85.5499/100
MIPS score · +2 vs avg
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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WAYNE BAUERLE, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

86 49th percentile higher than 49% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

WAYNE BAUERLE, 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 WAYNE BAUERLE, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/26/2006

NPI 1609833680

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician

Niche

1,773 US NPIs in this specialty

MIPS final score

85.5499/100 2.4498999999999995% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician share within South Carolina

1. Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician share within South Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

WAYNE BAUERLE, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
85.5499/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician) — 85.5499/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%85.5%
MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician) — 85.5499/100 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).

WAYNE BAUERLE, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider practicing in MYRTLE BEACH, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1609833680. 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.

WAYNE BAUERLE, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 210 VILLAGE CENTER BLVD, MYRTLE BEACH, SC, 29579, with a listed phone of (843) 236-3222. NPI 1609833680 was issued on 04/26/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BAUERLE 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 prescribing data is not currently published for this NPI, which typically means the provider either wrote fewer than 11 Part D claims in the most recent reporting year, does not participate in Medicare, or practices in a specialty that rarely prescribes outpatient drugs. Absence of prescribing data is not a quality signal — many Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician providers operate outside Part D entirely. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 85.5499/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 80.1661, Cost 73.3335), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,773 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 362 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

210 VILLAGE CENTER BLVD
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29579

Provider Details

NPI 1609833680
Specialty Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/26/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

85.5499
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
80.1661
Quality
73.3335
Cost
98
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician Overview

How WAYNE BAUERLE, MD fits within the Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician landscape nationally.

1,773
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician Providers in US
51
States with Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician
362
Avg Claims per Provider

Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician Providers in South Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BAUERLE.

Compare Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WAYNE BAUERLE, MD's specialty?
WAYNE BAUERLE, MD specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician and practices in MYRTLE BEACH, South Carolina. Credentials: MD.
What is WAYNE BAUERLE, MD's Medicare quality score?
WAYNE BAUERLE, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 85.5499/100 (Quality: 80.1661, Cost: 73.3335). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is WAYNE BAUERLE, MD located?
WAYNE BAUERLE, MD is located at 210 VILLAGE CENTER BLVD, MYRTLE BEACH, SC, 29579. Phone: (843) 236-3222.
What is WAYNE BAUERLE, MD's NPI number?
WAYNE BAUERLE, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609833680, issued on 04/26/2006.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,773 Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider writes 362 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does WAYNE BAUERLE, MD accept Medicare?
WAYNE BAUERLE, MD appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify WAYNE BAUERLE, MD's credentials?
WAYNE BAUERLE, MD's NPI is 1609833680 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.
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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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