2026 NPPES data General Practice Physician NPI 1942837562 MD
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ERIC PENTON, MD

General Practice Physician in HERMANN, Missouri. 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
629
Medicare Part D claims · 149 beneficiaries · General Practice Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$297.1
16 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ERIC PENTON, MD filed 629 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a General Practice Physician in HERMANN, Missouri, prescribing 88% generic.

629
Part D claims, 2023
88%
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 PENTON, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

629 Top 31% higher than 69% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ERIC PENTON, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — 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 PENTON, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/24/2020

NPI 1942837562

Primary specialty

General Practice Physician

Mid-sized

16,677 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

629 78% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,872

Specialty distribution in Missouri

How General Practice Physician compares to other specialties among Missouri providers

Missouri providers

General Practice Physician share within Missouri

1. General Practice Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
General Practice Physician share within Missouri

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — General Practice Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (General Practice Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (General Practice Physician) — 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).

ERIC PENTON, MD is a General Practice Physician provider practicing in HERMANN, Missouri, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1942837562. 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.

ERIC PENTON, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a General Practice Physician provider holding MD credentials at 123 BAVARIAN HILLS PLZ, HERMANN, MO, 65041, with a listed phone of (573) 486-2118. NPI 1942837562 was issued on 03/24/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PENTON 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 629 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 149 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $62K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count. 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.

General Practice Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,677 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

123 BAVARIAN HILLS PLZ
HERMANN, MO 65041

Provider Details

NPI 1942837562
Specialty General Practice Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/24/2020

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ERIC PENTON, MD 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.

HERMANN AREA HOSPITAL DISTRICT
HERMANN, MO

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 ERIC PENTON, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$297

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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

ERIC PENTON, MD — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 629 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.

629
Total Claims
$62K
Total Drug Cost
149
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,103
Total Day Supply
30,208
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$49K
Generic Drug Cost
$12K
Antibiotic Claims
48

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.35
Gender Split
52% female / 48% male
Age Distribution
<65: 18, 65-74: 67, 75-84: 46, 85+: 18

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
29
Metformin Hcl
28
Rosuvastatin Calcium
23
Lisinopril
22
Amlodipine Besylate
21
Gabapentin
21
Famotidine
18
Tamsulosin Hcl
17
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
15
Prednisone
15

* 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 ERIC PENTON, MD fits within the General Practice Physician landscape nationally.

16,677
General Practice Physician Providers in US
56
States with General Practice Physician
2,872
Avg Claims per Provider

ERIC PENTON, MD's 629 claims are below the specialty average of 2,872.

Nearby General Practice Physician Providers in Missouri

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

Compare General Practice Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ERIC PENTON, MD's specialty?
ERIC PENTON, MD specializes in General Practice Physician and practices in HERMANN, Missouri. Credentials: MD.
How much does ERIC PENTON, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ERIC PENTON, MD wrote 629 Medicare Part D claims totaling $62K in drug costs for 149 beneficiaries.
Where is ERIC PENTON, MD located?
ERIC PENTON, MD is located at 123 BAVARIAN HILLS PLZ, HERMANN, MO, 65041. Phone: (573) 486-2118.
What is ERIC PENTON, MD's NPI number?
ERIC PENTON, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942837562, issued on 03/24/2020.
Does ERIC PENTON, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ERIC PENTON, MD's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $49K in brand drug costs.
How many General Practice Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,677 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 ERIC PENTON, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ERIC PENTON, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Metformin Hcl, Rosuvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ERIC PENTON, MD accept Medicare?
ERIC PENTON, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 629 Part D claims and 149 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ERIC PENTON, MD's credentials?
ERIC PENTON, MD's NPI is 1942837562 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.
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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