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2026 NPPES data Gynecology Physician NPI 1093736332 M.D.
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Gynecology Physician in Mobile, Alabama.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 3,906 in Gynecology 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 299 beneficiaries · Gynecology Physician avg: 295
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
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
Carolyn Ringhoffer, M.D. filed 1,053 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Gynecology Physician in Mobile, Alabama, prescribing 83% generic.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 83%
- 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.
Carolyn Ringhoffer, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,053 Top 24% higher than 76% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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 Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Carolyn Ringhoffer, 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 Carolyn Ringhoffer, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Gynecology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,053 257% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Alabama
How Gynecology Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Gynecology Physician. Verify directly:
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.
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Carolyn Ringhoffer, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gynecology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 3715 DAUPHIN ST, Mobile, AL, 36608, with a listed phone of (251) 344-5265. NPI 1093736332 was issued on 07/22/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,053 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 299 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $174K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.2%.
Gynecology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,906 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 295 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 | 1093736332 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Gynecology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 07/22/2006 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Carolyn Ringhoffer, M.D. - brand share 17.0%
Gynecology Physician average
17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 1,053 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.
1,053
Total Claims
$174K
Total Drug Cost
299
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,598
- Total Day Supply
- 74,772
- Brand vs Generic
- 17% brand / 83% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $135K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $39K
- Opioid Claims
- 13 (1.2% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 94
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.97
- Gender Split
- 100% female / 0% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 45, 65-74: 186, 75-84: 56, 85+: 12
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Carolyn Ringhoffer, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Estradiol
Estradiol
269 claims
- Alendronate Sodium 101
Alendronate Sodium
101 claims
- Raloxifene Hcl 95
Raloxifene Hcl
95 claims
- Oxybutynin Chloride 61
Oxybutynin Chloride
61 claims
- Myrbetriq 38
Myrbetriq
38 claims
- Oxybutynin Chlorid… 37
Oxybutynin Chloride Er
37 claims
- Medroxyprogesteron… 33
Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
33 claims
- Prolia 33
Prolia
33 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Estradiol | 269 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 101 |
| Raloxifene Hcl | 95 |
| Oxybutynin Chloride | 61 |
| Myrbetriq Mirabegron | 38 |
| Oxybutynin Chloride Er Oxybutynin Chloride | 37 |
| Medroxyprogesterone Acetate | 33 |
| Prolia Denosumab | 33 |
| Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst | 29 |
| Metronidazole | 28 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Gynecology Physician Overview
How Carolyn Ringhoffer, M.D. fits within the Gynecology Physician landscape nationally.
3,906
Gynecology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Gynecology Physician
295
Avg Claims per Provider
Carolyn Ringhoffer, M.D.'s 1,053 claims are above the specialty average of 295.
Nearby Gynecology Physician Providers in Alabama
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alabama, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Ringhoffer.
Dr. Rowell Ashford
M.D.
Birmingham, AL
Dr. Alicia Ballard
MD
Birmingham, AL
Dr. James Belyeu
M.D.
Alabaster, AL
Dr. Arthur Britton
M.D.
Montgomery, AL
Dr. Allison Calhoun
M.D.
Mobile, AL
Compare Gynecology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carolyn Ringhoffer, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Carolyn Ringhoffer, M.D. specializes in Gynecology Physician and practices in Mobile, Alabama. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Carolyn Ringhoffer, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Carolyn Ringhoffer, M.D. wrote 1,053 Medicare Part D claims totaling $174K in drug costs for 299 beneficiaries.
Where is Carolyn Ringhoffer, M.D. located? ▼
Carolyn Ringhoffer, M.D. is located at 3715 DAUPHIN ST, Mobile, AL, 36608. Phone: (251) 344-5265.
What is Carolyn Ringhoffer, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Carolyn Ringhoffer, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1093736332, issued on 07/22/2006.
Does Carolyn Ringhoffer, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Carolyn Ringhoffer, M.D.'s prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $135K in brand drug costs.
Does Carolyn Ringhoffer, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Carolyn Ringhoffer, M.D. had 13 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.2%.
How many Gynecology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 3,906 Gynecology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Gynecology Physician provider writes 295 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Carolyn Ringhoffer, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Carolyn Ringhoffer, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Estradiol, Alendronate Sodium, Raloxifene Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Carolyn Ringhoffer, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Carolyn Ringhoffer, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,053 Part D claims and 299 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Carolyn Ringhoffer, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Carolyn Ringhoffer, M.D.'s NPI is 1093736332 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.
- 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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