NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Surgery Physician NPI 1417186347 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Will Cauthen, M.D.
Surgery Physician in Tupelo, Mississippi.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 36,191 in 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.
Federal data, no proprietary rating.
We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
336
Medicare Part D claims · 178 beneficiaries · Surgery Physician avg: 169
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 18% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
93.1/100
▲ 10 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$10.0K
14 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
Will Cauthen, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 93.1/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 336 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 93.1/100
- MIPS score · +10 vs avg
- 336
- Part D claims, 2023
- 82%
- 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.
Will Cauthen, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
93 Top 29% higher than 71% 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 Will Cauthen, M.D. sits
This provider among surgery physician peers
Across the 7,525 surgery physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Will Cauthen, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 89% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 70% - placing this provider in the high-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 surgery physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Will Cauthen, M.D.. 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)
Will Cauthen, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations - 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 Will Cauthen, M.D.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
336 99% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
93.1/100 10 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Mississippi
How Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Mississippi providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Will Cauthen, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Surgery Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 93.1/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Surgery Physician) - 93.1/100 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).
Will Cauthen, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 499 GLOSTER CREEK VLG STE S1, Tupelo, MS, 38801, with a listed phone of (662) 377-6470. NPI 1417186347 was issued on 07/13/2009.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 336 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 178 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $83K in drug spend, split 18% brand-name and 82% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 39.3%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 93.1/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 83.1), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 36,191 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 169 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 | 1417186347 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/13/2009 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
93.1001
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
83.0821
Quality
88
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Will Cauthen, M.D. 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.
North Mississippi Medical Center Services LLC
Tupelo, MS
North Mississippi Medical Center, Inc.
Tupelo, MS
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 Will Cauthen, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$10.0K
Largest payer
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
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 · Typical
Will Cauthen, M.D. - brand share 18.0%
Surgery Physician average
18% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 336 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.
336
Total Claims
$83K
Total Drug Cost
178
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 378
- Total Day Supply
- 5,631
- Brand vs Generic
- 18% brand / 82% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $79K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $4K
- Opioid Claims
- 132 (39.3% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 41
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 67.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.43
- Gender Split
- 59% female / 41% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 54, 65-74: 76, 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.
What Will Cauthen, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
115 claims
- Ozempic 27
Ozempic
27 claims
- Omeprazole 16
Omeprazole
16 claims
- Lansoprazole 14
Lansoprazole
14 claims
- Tramadol Hcl 14
Tramadol Hcl
14 claims
- Isosorbide Mononit… 12
Isosorbide Mononitrate
12 claims
- Neomycin Sulfate 12
Neomycin Sulfate
12 claims
- Linzess 11
Linzess
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 115 |
| Ozempic Semaglutide | 27 |
| Omeprazole | 16 |
| Lansoprazole | 14 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 14 |
| Isosorbide Mononitrate | 12 |
| Neomycin Sulfate | 12 |
| Linzess Linaclotide | 11 |
| Xarelto Rivaroxaban | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Surgery Physician Overview
How Will Cauthen, M.D. fits within the Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
36,191
Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Surgery Physician
169
Avg Claims per Provider
Will Cauthen, M.D.'s 336 claims are above the specialty average of 169.
Nearby Surgery Physician Providers in Mississippi
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Mississippi, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Cauthen.
Dr. Ralph Abraham
MD
Hattiesburg, MS
Dr. Timothy Abston
M.D.
Jackson, MS
Dr. Alison Acott
M.D.
Jackson, MS
Dr. Jaiyeola Adeleye
M.D.
Clarksdale, MS
Dr. Jerry Adkins
M.D.
D'Ilberville, MS
Compare 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 Mississippi medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Surgery Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Will Cauthen, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Will Cauthen, M.D. specializes in Surgery Physician and practices in Tupelo, Mississippi. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Will Cauthen, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Will Cauthen, M.D. wrote 336 Medicare Part D claims totaling $83K in drug costs for 178 beneficiaries.
What is Will Cauthen, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Will Cauthen, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.1/100 (Quality: 83.1). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Will Cauthen, M.D. located? ▼
Will Cauthen, M.D. is located at 499 GLOSTER CREEK VLG STE S1, Tupelo, MS, 38801. Phone: (662) 377-6470.
What is Will Cauthen, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Will Cauthen, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417186347, issued on 07/13/2009.
Does Will Cauthen, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Will Cauthen, M.D.'s prescribing is 18% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $79K in brand drug costs.
Does Will Cauthen, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Will Cauthen, M.D. had 132 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 39.3%.
How many Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 36,191 Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Surgery Physician provider writes 169 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Will Cauthen, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Will Cauthen, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Ozempic, Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Will Cauthen, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Will Cauthen, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 336 Part D claims and 178 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Will Cauthen, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Will Cauthen, M.D.'s NPI is 1417186347 with credentials M.D.. 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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