2026 NPPES data Rheumatology Physician NPI 1871528869 MD
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ERIC KENNY, MD

Rheumatology Physician in LYNCHBURG, Virginia. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 440 beneficiaries · Rheumatology Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
76.3699/100
▼ 7 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

ERIC KENNY, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 76.3699/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 3,446 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

76.3699/100
MIPS score · -7 vs avg
3K
Part D claims, 2023
93%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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.

ERIC KENNY, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

76 21st percentile higher than 21% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ERIC KENNY, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about ERIC KENNY, MD?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/11/2006

NPI 1871528869

Primary specialty

Rheumatology Physician

Mid-sized

6,181 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,446 68% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,054

MIPS final score

76.3699/100 6.730099999999993% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Rheumatology Physician compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Rheumatology Physician share within Virginia

1. Rheumatology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Rheumatology Physician share within Virginia

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ERIC KENNY, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Rheumatology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
76.3699/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Rheumatology Physician) — 76.3699/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%76.4%
MIPS final score (Rheumatology Physician) — 76.3699/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

ERIC KENNY, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Rheumatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2405 ATHERHOLT RD, LYNCHBURG, VA, 24501, with a listed phone of (434) 485-8500. NPI 1871528869 was issued on 07/11/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KENNY 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 3,446 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 440 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.8 million in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.5%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 76.3699/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 67.1603, Cost 54.0727), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Rheumatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,181 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 2,054 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

2405 ATHERHOLT RD
LYNCHBURG, VA 24501

Provider Details

NPI 1871528869
Specialty Rheumatology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/11/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

76.3699
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
67.1603
Quality
54.0727
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

ERIC KENNY, MD — brand share 7.0%
Specialty average (est.)

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 3,446 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.

3,446
Total Claims
$1.8M
Total Drug Cost
440
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
7,382
Total Day Supply
216,903
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.7M
Generic Drug Cost
$101K
Opioid Claims
259 (7.5% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.63
Gender Split
69% female / 31% male
Age Distribution
<65: 32, 65-74: 190, 75-84: 179, 85+: 39

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What ERIC KENNY, 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
Methotrexate
Methotrexate Sodium
708
Prednisone
595
Allopurinol
354
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate
349
Tramadol Hcl
257
Celecoxib
141
Diclofenac Sodium
115
Gabapentin
90
Folic Acid
88
Meloxicam
85

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

Rheumatology Physician Overview

How ERIC KENNY, MD fits within the Rheumatology Physician landscape nationally.

6,181
Rheumatology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Rheumatology Physician
2,054
Avg Claims per Provider

ERIC KENNY, MD's 3,446 claims are above the specialty average of 2,054.

Nearby Rheumatology Physician Providers in Virginia

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

Compare Rheumatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ERIC KENNY, MD's specialty?
ERIC KENNY, MD specializes in Rheumatology Physician and practices in LYNCHBURG, Virginia. Credentials: MD.
How much does ERIC KENNY, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ERIC KENNY, MD wrote 3,446 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.8M in drug costs for 440 beneficiaries.
What is ERIC KENNY, MD's Medicare quality score?
ERIC KENNY, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 76.3699/100 (Quality: 67.1603, Cost: 54.0727). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ERIC KENNY, MD located?
ERIC KENNY, MD is located at 2405 ATHERHOLT RD, LYNCHBURG, VA, 24501. Phone: (434) 485-8500.
What is ERIC KENNY, MD's NPI number?
ERIC KENNY, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871528869, issued on 07/11/2006.
Does ERIC KENNY, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ERIC KENNY, MD's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.7M in brand drug costs.
Does ERIC KENNY, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, ERIC KENNY, MD had 259 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.5%.
How many Rheumatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 6,181 Rheumatology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Rheumatology Physician provider writes 2,054 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ERIC KENNY, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ERIC KENNY, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Methotrexate, Prednisone, Allopurinol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ERIC KENNY, MD accept Medicare?
ERIC KENNY, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,446 Part D claims and 440 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ERIC KENNY, MD's credentials?
ERIC KENNY, MD's NPI is 1871528869 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

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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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