2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1174595904 MD
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GUIDO RING, MD

Nephrology Physician in CORDELE, Georgia. 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
22K
Medicare Part D claims · 615 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
13.3805/100
▼ 70 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

GUIDO RING, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 13.3805/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 21,896 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

13.3805/100
MIPS score · -70 vs avg
22K
Part D claims, 2023
90%
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.

GUIDO RING, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

13 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 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)

GUIDO RING, 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 GUIDO RING, MD?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/06/2006

NPI 1174595904

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

21,896 1406% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

MIPS final score

13.3805/100 69.7195% pts

Penalty band band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Nephrology Physician share within Georgia

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

GUIDO RING, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nephrology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
13.3805/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Nephrology Physician) — 13.3805/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%13.4%
MIPS final score (Nephrology Physician) — 13.3805/100 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).

GUIDO RING, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 902 N 7TH ST, CORDELE, GA, 31015, with a listed phone of (229) 276-3100. NPI 1174595904 was issued on 02/06/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what RING 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 21,896 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 615 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $693K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.0%. 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 13.3805/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0, Cost 44.6017), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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

902 N 7TH ST
CORDELE, GA 31015

Provider Details

NPI 1174595904
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/06/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

13.3805
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality
44.6017
Cost

Reporting: Individual

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

GUIDO RING, MD — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 21,896 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.

21,896
Total Claims
$693K
Total Drug Cost
615
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
24,211
Total Day Supply
319,007
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$469K
Generic Drug Cost
$212K
Opioid Claims
210 (1.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
224

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.61
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 108, 65-74: 212, 75-84: 179, 85+: 116

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What GUIDO RING, 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
1,022
Amlodipine Besylate
859
Levothyroxine Sodium
791
Metoprolol Tartrate
583
Furosemide
577
Potassium Chloride
573
Gabapentin
555
Pantoprazole Sodium
536
Mirtazapine
497
Sertraline Hcl
437

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

Nephrology Physician Overview

How GUIDO RING, MD fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider

GUIDO RING, MD's 21,896 claims are above the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in Georgia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GUIDO RING, MD's specialty?
GUIDO RING, MD specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in CORDELE, Georgia. Credentials: MD.
How much does GUIDO RING, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, GUIDO RING, MD wrote 21,896 Medicare Part D claims totaling $693K in drug costs for 615 beneficiaries.
What is GUIDO RING, MD's Medicare quality score?
GUIDO RING, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 13.3805/100 (Quality: 0, Cost: 44.6017). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is GUIDO RING, MD located?
GUIDO RING, MD is located at 902 N 7TH ST, CORDELE, GA, 31015. Phone: (229) 276-3100.
What is GUIDO RING, MD's NPI number?
GUIDO RING, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174595904, issued on 02/06/2006.
Does GUIDO RING, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
GUIDO RING, MD's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $469K in brand drug costs.
Does GUIDO RING, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, GUIDO RING, MD had 210 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.0%.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does GUIDO RING, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, GUIDO RING, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does GUIDO RING, MD accept Medicare?
GUIDO RING, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 21,896 Part D claims and 615 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify GUIDO RING, MD's credentials?
GUIDO RING, MD's NPI is 1174595904 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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