NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Gynecology Physician NPI 1093736332 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Carolyn Ringhoffer, M.D.
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 3,912 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
972
Medicare Part D claims · 270 beneficiaries · Gynecology Physician avg: 319
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Carolyn Ringhoffer, M.D. filed 972 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Gynecology Physician in Mobile, Alabama, prescribing 84% generic.
- 972
- Part D claims, 2024
- 84%
- generic prescribing
- ≥74th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Carolyn Ringhoffer, M.D.
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1093736332), first enumerated 07/22/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 972 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Board certification signal
Practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty; board certification not confirmed in federal records.
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1093736332 · Gynecology Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-NARROW · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1093736332
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-NARROW 3,912
- RX-LIGHT 972
- BOOK-THIN 58 in Alabama
- PHOTO-ENUM Jung Oh, MD · 2006
Carolyn Ringhoffer, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
972 ≥ 74th percentile 74% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
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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
972 205% 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.
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).
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 16.0%
Gynecology Physician average
16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 972 2024 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 2024.
972
Total Claims
$163K
Total Drug Cost
270
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,541.7
- Total Day Supply
- 74,307
- Brand vs Generic
- 16% brand / 84% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $133K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $31K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 69
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.05
- Gender Split
- 100% female / 0% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 32, 65-74: 158, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Carolyn Ringhoffer, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Estradiol
Estradiol
287 claims
- Raloxifene Hcl 96
Raloxifene Hcl
96 claims
- Alendronate Sodium 91
Alendronate Sodium
91 claims
- Myrbetriq 48
Myrbetriq
48 claims
- Oxybutynin Chlorid… 46
Oxybutynin Chloride Er
46 claims
- Oxybutynin Chloride 43
Oxybutynin Chloride
43 claims
- Medroxyprogesteron… 36
Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
36 claims
- Solifenacin Succin… 35
Solifenacin Succinate
35 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Estradiol | 287 |
| Raloxifene Hcl | 96 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 91 |
| Myrbetriq Mirabegron | 48 |
| Oxybutynin Chloride Er Oxybutynin Chloride | 46 |
| Oxybutynin Chloride | 43 |
| Medroxyprogesterone Acetate | 36 |
| Solifenacin Succinate | 35 |
| Prolia Denosumab | 33 |
| Valacyclovir Valacyclovir Hcl | 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.
3,912
Gynecology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Gynecology Physician
319
Avg Claims per Provider
Carolyn Ringhoffer, M.D.'s 972 claims are above the specialty average of 319.
Nationwide Gynecology Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Ringhoffer, both outside Alabama so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
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.
One of 58 Gynecology Physician providers enrolled in Alabama, 5 are shown here.
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 →
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 2024, Carolyn Ringhoffer, M.D. wrote 972 Medicare Part D claims totaling $163K in drug costs for 270 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 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $133K in brand drug costs.
How many Gynecology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 3,912 Gynecology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Gynecology Physician provider writes 319 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Carolyn Ringhoffer, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Carolyn Ringhoffer, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Estradiol, Raloxifene Hcl, Alendronate Sodium. 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 972 Part D claims and 270 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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