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2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery Physician NPI 1871576918 MD
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Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Shelby, North 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 25,775 in Orthopaedic 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
381
Medicare Part D claims · 171 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician avg: 324
MIPS score
95.4/100
▲ 12 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
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What the federal data shows
William Stucky, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 95.4/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 381 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 95.4/100
- MIPS score · +12 vs avg
- 381
- 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.
William Stucky, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
95 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 William Stucky, MD sits
This provider among orthopaedic surgery physician peers
Across the 8,194 orthopaedic surgery physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, William Stucky, MD writes more Part D claims than 63% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 87% - 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 orthopaedic surgery physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is William Stucky, 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)
William Stucky, 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 William Stucky, MD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
381 18% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
95.4/100 12.3 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Orthopaedic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
William Stucky, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Orthopaedic Surgery Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 95.4/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Surgery Physician) - 95.4/100 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).
William Stucky, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 101 DELTA PARK DR, Shelby, NC, 28150, with a listed phone of (704) 323-2000. NPI 1871576918 was issued on 11/22/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 381 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 171 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $12K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 40.4%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 95.4/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 84.2), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 25,775 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 324 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 | 1871576918 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Orthopaedic Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 11/22/2005 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
95.3578
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
84.2235
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
381
Total Claims
$12K
Total Drug Cost
171
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 395
- Total Day Supply
- 6,009
- Generic Drug Cost
- $4K
- Opioid Claims
- 154 (40.4% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 35
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.13
- Gender Split
- 70% female / 30% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What William Stucky, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Oxycodone-Acetamin…
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
91 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
45 claims
- Celecoxib
Celecoxib
44 claims
- Diclofenac Sodium 24
Diclofenac Sodium
24 claims
- Amoxicillin 16
Amoxicillin
16 claims
- Meloxicam 16
Meloxicam
16 claims
- Tramadol Hcl 16
Tramadol Hcl
16 claims
- Methylprednisolone 15
Methylprednisolone
15 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 91 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 45 |
| Celecoxib | 44 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 24 |
| Amoxicillin | 16 |
| Meloxicam | 16 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 16 |
| Methylprednisolone | 15 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 14 |
| Prednisone | 14 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Overview
How William Stucky, MD fits within the Orthopaedic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
25,775
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
324
Avg Claims per Provider
William Stucky, MD's 381 claims are above the specialty average of 324.
Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Stucky.
Dr. Christopher Adair
MD
Greensboro, NC
Dr. Richard Adams
M.D.
Statesville, NC
Dr. Samuel Adams
M.D.
Durham, NC
Dr. Anshul Agarwala
M.D.
Greensboro, NC
Dr. Briggs Ahearn
MD
Pineville, NC
Compare Orthopaedic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the North Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Stucky, MD's specialty? ▼
William Stucky, MD specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery Physician and practices in Shelby, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does William Stucky, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, William Stucky, MD wrote 381 Medicare Part D claims totaling $12K in drug costs for 171 beneficiaries.
What is William Stucky, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
William Stucky, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 95.4/100 (Quality: 84.2). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is William Stucky, MD located? ▼
William Stucky, MD is located at 101 DELTA PARK DR, Shelby, NC, 28150. Phone: (704) 323-2000.
What is William Stucky, MD's NPI number? ▼
William Stucky, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871576918, issued on 11/22/2005.
Does William Stucky, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, William Stucky, MD had 154 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 40.4%.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 25,775 Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider writes 324 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does William Stucky, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, William Stucky, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Celecoxib. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does William Stucky, MD accept Medicare? ▼
William Stucky, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 381 Part D claims and 171 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify William Stucky, MD's credentials? ▼
William Stucky, MD's NPI is 1871576918 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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