2026 NPPES data General Practice Physician NPI 1831114164 MD
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David Caughell, MD

General Practice Physician in Nowata, Oklahoma.

This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 16,725 in General Practice 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
11K
Medicare Part D claims · 466 beneficiaries · General Practice Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

David Caughell, MD filed 11,455 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a General Practice Physician in Nowata, Oklahoma, prescribing 86% generic.

11K
Part D claims, 2023
86%
generic prescribing

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David Caughell, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

11,455 Top 2% higher than 98% 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%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2K+: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

David Caughell, 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 David Caughell, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/13/2006

NPI 1831114164

Primary specialty

General Practice Physician

Mid-sized

16,725 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

11,455 299% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,872

Specialty distribution in Oklahoma

How General Practice Physician compares to other specialties among Oklahoma providers

Oklahoma providers
Case Manager/Care Coordinator - 9.7%Case Manager/Care Coordinator9.7%Mental Health Counselor - 7.2%Mental Health Counselor7.2%Behavior Technician - 6.2%Behavior Technician6.2%Peer Specialist - 5.5%Peer Specialist5.5%Counselor - 5%Counselor5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 4.2%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program4.2%General Practice Physician - 0.1%General Practice Physician0.1%
Largest specialties in Oklahoma (% of in-state 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 General Practice 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).

David Caughell, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a General Practice Physician provider holding MD credentials at 712 E OSAGE AVE, Nowata, OK, 74048, with a listed phone of (918) 273-0140. NPI 1831114164 was issued on 07/13/2006.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 11,455 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 466 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $866K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.4%.

General Practice Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,725 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,872 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

712 E OSAGE AVE
Nowata, OK 74048

Provider Details

NPI 1831114164
Specialty General Practice Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/13/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

David Caughell, MD - brand share 13.0%
General Practice Physician average

13% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 11,455 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.

11,455
Total Claims
$866K
Total Drug Cost
466
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
17,279
Total Day Supply
483,981
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$617K
Generic Drug Cost
$245K
Opioid Claims
732 (6.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
262

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.02
Gender Split
50% female / 50% male
Age Distribution
<65: 104, 65-74: 169, 75-84: 138, 85+: 55

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What David Caughell, MD 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
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
500
Omeprazole
409
Lisinopril
362
Levothyroxine Sodium
339
Atorvastatin Calcium
302
Amlodipine Besylate
289
Furosemide
232
Eliquis
Apixaban
223
Gabapentin
218
Potassium Chloride
207

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

General Practice Physician Overview

How David Caughell, MD fits within the General Practice Physician landscape nationally.

16,725
General Practice Physician Providers in US
56
States with General Practice Physician
2,872
Avg Claims per Provider

David Caughell, MD's 11,455 claims are above the specialty average of 2,872.

Nearby General Practice Physician Providers in Oklahoma

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

Compare General Practice 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 Oklahoma medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is David Caughell, MD's specialty?
David Caughell, MD specializes in General Practice Physician and practices in Nowata, Oklahoma. Credentials: MD.
How much does David Caughell, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, David Caughell, MD wrote 11,455 Medicare Part D claims totaling $866K in drug costs for 466 beneficiaries.
Where is David Caughell, MD located?
David Caughell, MD is located at 712 E OSAGE AVE, Nowata, OK, 74048. Phone: (918) 273-0140.
What is David Caughell, MD's NPI number?
David Caughell, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831114164, issued on 07/13/2006.
Does David Caughell, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
David Caughell, MD's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $617K in brand drug costs.
Does David Caughell, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, David Caughell, MD had 732 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.4%.
How many General Practice Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,725 General Practice Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average General Practice Physician provider writes 2,872 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does David Caughell, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, David Caughell, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Omeprazole, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does David Caughell, MD accept Medicare?
David Caughell, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 11,455 Part D claims and 466 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify David Caughell, MD's credentials?
David Caughell, MD's NPI is 1831114164 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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

Every figure on PlainDoctor is rendered directly from the federal CMS NPPES registry, Medicare Part D, MIPS, and Open Payments records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of May 2026.