2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1972828952 M.D.
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AJA MORNINGSTAR, M.D.

Family Medicine Physician in ASHLAND, Oregon. 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
610
Medicare Part D claims · 211 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

AJA MORNINGSTAR, M.D. filed 610 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in ASHLAND, Oregon, prescribing 88% generic.

610
Part D claims, 2023
88%
generic prescribing

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.

AJA MORNINGSTAR, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

610 Top 31% higher than 69% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). This entry sits in this band. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

AJA MORNINGSTAR, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about AJA MORNINGSTAR, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/01/2010

NPI 1972828952

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

610 82% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in Oregon

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Oregon providers

Oregon providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Oregon

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Family Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Family Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

AJA MORNINGSTAR, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 534 WASHINGTON ST, ASHLAND, OR, 97520, with a listed phone of (541) 482-2032. NPI 1972828952 was issued on 04/01/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MORNINGSTAR 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 610 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 211 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $60K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.4%. 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.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

534 WASHINGTON ST
ASHLAND, OR 97520

Provider Details

NPI 1972828952
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/01/2010

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

AJA MORNINGSTAR, M.D. — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 610 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.

610
Total Claims
$60K
Total Drug Cost
211
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,128
Total Day Supply
28,924
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$48K
Generic Drug Cost
$12K
Opioid Claims
21 (3.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
96

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.91
Gender Split
71% female / 29% male
Age Distribution
<65: 40, 65-74: 124, 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 AJA MORNINGSTAR, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Levothyroxine Sodium
39
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
36
Cephalexin
21
Paxlovid (Eua)
Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir
21
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
16
Eliquis
Apixaban
16
Rosuvastatin Calcium
16
Metoprolol Succinate
15
Estradiol
14
Fluconazole
14

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How AJA MORNINGSTAR, M.D. fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

AJA MORNINGSTAR, M.D.'s 610 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Oregon

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

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AJA MORNINGSTAR, M.D.'s specialty?
AJA MORNINGSTAR, M.D. specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in ASHLAND, Oregon. Credentials: M.D..
How much does AJA MORNINGSTAR, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, AJA MORNINGSTAR, M.D. wrote 610 Medicare Part D claims totaling $60K in drug costs for 211 beneficiaries.
Where is AJA MORNINGSTAR, M.D. located?
AJA MORNINGSTAR, M.D. is located at 534 WASHINGTON ST, ASHLAND, OR, 97520. Phone: (541) 482-2032.
What is AJA MORNINGSTAR, M.D.'s NPI number?
AJA MORNINGSTAR, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972828952, issued on 04/01/2010.
Does AJA MORNINGSTAR, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
AJA MORNINGSTAR, M.D.'s prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $48K in brand drug costs.
Does AJA MORNINGSTAR, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, AJA MORNINGSTAR, M.D. had 21 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.4%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does AJA MORNINGSTAR, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, AJA MORNINGSTAR, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, Cephalexin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does AJA MORNINGSTAR, M.D. accept Medicare?
AJA MORNINGSTAR, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 610 Part D claims and 211 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify AJA MORNINGSTAR, M.D.'s credentials?
AJA MORNINGSTAR, M.D.'s NPI is 1972828952 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

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.
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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