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2026 NPPES data Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician NPI 1194712810 MD
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Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician in Wasilla, Alaska.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 44,326 in Obstetrics & 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
557
Medicare Part D claims · 57 beneficiaries · Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician avg: 179
Generic prescribing
72%
generic claims · 19% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$109.51
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Darryl Elrod, MD filed 557 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as an Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician in Wasilla, Alaska, prescribing 72% generic.
- 557
- Part D claims, 2023
- 72%
- generic prescribing
- $109.51
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
- ≥66th
- 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.
Darryl Elrod, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
557 ≥ 66th percentile 66% of 1,370,886 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 · 2023
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Darryl Elrod, MD 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 Darryl Elrod, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
557 211% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Alaska
How Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician compares to other specialties among Alaska 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 Obstetrics & 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).
Darryl Elrod, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1301 W PARKS HWY STE 101, Wasilla, AK, 99654, with a listed phone of (907) 357-7781. NPI 1194712810 was issued on 09/29/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 557 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 57 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $93K in drug spend, split 19% brand-name and 72% generic by claim count.
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 44,326 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 179 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 | 1194712810 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 09/29/2005 |
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 Darryl Elrod, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$110
Largest payer
MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Darryl Elrod, MD - brand share 19.0%
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician average
19% brand-name claims vs 72% generic, on 557 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.
557
Total Claims
$93K
Total Drug Cost
57
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,287
- Total Day Supply
- 37,927
- Brand vs Generic
- 19% brand / 72% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $66K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $21K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.58
- Gender Split
- 68% female / 32% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Darryl Elrod, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Estradiol
Estradiol
58 claims
- Liothyronine Sodium
Liothyronine Sodium
54 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
50 claims
- Ozempic
Ozempic
31 claims
- Hydrochlorothiazide
Hydrochlorothiazide
24 claims
- Losartan Potassium 14
Losartan Potassium
14 claims
- Lisinopril 13
Lisinopril
13 claims
- Testosterone Cypio… 11
Testosterone Cypionate
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Estradiol | 58 |
| Liothyronine Sodium | 54 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 50 |
| Ozempic Semaglutide | 31 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 24 |
| Losartan Potassium | 14 |
| Lisinopril | 13 |
| Testosterone Cypionate | 11 |
| Armour Thyroid "Thyroid | N/A |
| Np Thyroid "Thyroid | N/A |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Overview
How Darryl Elrod, MD fits within the Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician landscape nationally.
44,326
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
179
Avg Claims per Provider
Darryl Elrod, MD's 557 claims are above the specialty average of 179.
Nearby Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Providers in Alaska
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alaska, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Elrod.
Dr. Richard Anderson
M.D.
Fairbanks, AK
Stephanie Arnold
Anchorage, AK
Dr. James Barber
D.O.
Anchorage, AK
Dr. Amanda Beery
M.D.
Anchorage, AK
Dr. James Bertelson
MD
Anchorage, AK
Compare Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Alaska medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Darryl Elrod, MD's specialty? ▼
Darryl Elrod, MD specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician and practices in Wasilla, Alaska. Credentials: MD.
How much does Darryl Elrod, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Darryl Elrod, MD wrote 557 Medicare Part D claims totaling $93K in drug costs for 57 beneficiaries.
Where is Darryl Elrod, MD located? ▼
Darryl Elrod, MD is located at 1301 W PARKS HWY STE 101, Wasilla, AK, 99654. Phone: (907) 357-7781.
What is Darryl Elrod, MD's NPI number? ▼
Darryl Elrod, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194712810, issued on 09/29/2005.
Does Darryl Elrod, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Darryl Elrod, MD's prescribing is 19% brand-name and 72% generic drugs by claim count, with $66K in brand drug costs.
How many Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 44,326 Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provider writes 179 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Darryl Elrod, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Darryl Elrod, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Estradiol, Liothyronine Sodium, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Darryl Elrod, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Darryl Elrod, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 557 Part D claims and 57 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Darryl Elrod, MD's credentials? ▼
Darryl Elrod, MD's NPI is 1194712810 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.
- 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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