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DANIEL RAY, M.D.

Paramedic in ASHLAND, Kentucky. 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
551
Medicare Part D claims · 350 beneficiaries · Paramedic avg: 535
Industry payments
$14.78
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: DANIEL RAY, M.D. is a Paramedic ([object Object]) practicing in ASHLAND, Kentucky with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 551 claims across 350 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $14.78 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: DANIEL RAY, M.D. filed 551 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across ASHLAND, Kentucky. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

DANIEL RAY, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/02/2006

NPI 1417995739

Primary specialty

Paramedic

Niche

1,642 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

551 3% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 535

Specialty distribution in Kentucky

How Paramedic compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers

Kentucky providers

Paramedic share within Kentucky

1. Paramedic42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Paramedic share within Kentucky

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Paramedic (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Paramedic) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Paramedic) — 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).

DANIEL RAY, M.D. is a Paramedic provider practicing in ASHLAND, Kentucky, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1417995739. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

DANIEL RAY, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Paramedic provider holding M.D. credentials at 1000 SAINT CHRISTOPHER DR, ASHLAND, KY, 41101, with a listed phone of (606) 833-3333. NPI 1417995739 was issued on 06/02/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what RAY 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 551 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 350 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $13K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 24.1%. 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.

Paramedic is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,642 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 535 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

1000 SAINT CHRISTOPHER DR
ASHLAND, KY 41101

Provider Details

NPI 1417995739
Specialty Paramedic
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/02/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DANIEL RAY, 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.

HOSPITALIST MEDICINE PHYSICIANS OF OHIO - CINCINNATI PROFESSIONAL CORP
WAVERLY, OH

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 DANIEL RAY, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$15

Largest payer

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

551
Total Claims
$13K
Total Drug Cost
350
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
555
Total Day Supply
4,988
Generic Drug Cost
$5K
Opioid Claims
133 (24.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
128

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.61
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 40, 65-74: 155, 75-84: 117, 85+: 38

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Prednisone
45
Acetaminophen-Codeine
Acetaminophen With Codeine
41
Doxycycline Hyclate
40
Tramadol Hcl
35
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
34
Cefdinir
32
Methocarbamol
31
Prochlorperazine Maleate
25
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
18
Methylprednisolone
15

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

Paramedic Overview

How DANIEL RAY, M.D. fits within the Paramedic landscape nationally.

1,642
Paramedic Providers in US
53
States with Paramedic
535
Avg Claims per Provider

DANIEL RAY, M.D.'s 551 claims are above the specialty average of 535.

Nearby Paramedic Providers in Kentucky

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

Compare Paramedic nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DANIEL RAY, M.D.'s specialty?
DANIEL RAY, M.D. specializes in Paramedic and practices in ASHLAND, Kentucky. Credentials: M.D..
How much does DANIEL RAY, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DANIEL RAY, M.D. wrote 551 Medicare Part D claims totaling $13K in drug costs for 350 beneficiaries.
Where is DANIEL RAY, M.D. located?
DANIEL RAY, M.D. is located at 1000 SAINT CHRISTOPHER DR, ASHLAND, KY, 41101. Phone: (606) 833-3333.
What is DANIEL RAY, M.D.'s NPI number?
DANIEL RAY, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417995739, issued on 06/02/2006.
Does DANIEL RAY, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, DANIEL RAY, M.D. had 133 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 24.1%.
How many Paramedic providers are there in the US?
There are 1,642 Paramedic providers across 53 states in the US. The average Paramedic provider writes 535 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DANIEL RAY, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DANIEL RAY, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Acetaminophen-Codeine, Doxycycline Hyclate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DANIEL RAY, M.D. accept Medicare?
DANIEL RAY, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 551 Part D claims and 350 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DANIEL RAY, M.D.'s credentials?
DANIEL RAY, M.D.'s NPI is 1417995739 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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