2026 NPPES data Emergency Medicine Physician NPI 1518906858 MD
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JOHN ERWIN, MD

Emergency Medicine Physician in HOT SPRINGS, Arkansas. 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
10K
Medicare Part D claims · 694 beneficiaries · Emergency Medicine Physician avg: 352
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.5K
71 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JOHN ERWIN, MD filed 9,976 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Emergency Medicine Physician in HOT SPRINGS, Arkansas, prescribing 89% generic.

10K
Part D claims, 2023
89%
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.

JOHN ERWIN, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

9,976 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. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

JOHN ERWIN, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 3 hospital affiliations — 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 JOHN ERWIN, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/05/2006

NPI 1518906858

Primary specialty

Emergency Medicine Physician

High-volume

64,398 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

9,976 2734% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 352

Specialty distribution in Arkansas

How Emergency Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers

Arkansas providers

Emergency Medicine Physician share within Arkansas

1. Emergency Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Emergency Medicine Physician share within Arkansas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Emergency Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Emergency Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Emergency Medicine 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).

JOHN ERWIN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Emergency Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1629 AIRPORT RD, HOT SPRINGS, AR, 71913, with a listed phone of (501) 767-0075. NPI 1518906858 was issued on 06/05/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ERWIN 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 9,976 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 694 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $992K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 20.2%. 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.

Emergency Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 64,398 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 352 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

1629 AIRPORT RD
HOT SPRINGS, AR 71913

Provider Details

NPI 1518906858
Specialty Emergency Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/05/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOHN ERWIN, 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.

FANDS PHYSICAL THERAPY, INC
ALMA, AR
HEALTHSTAR PHYSICIANS OF HOT SPRINGS PLLC
HOT SPRINGS, AR
HEALTHSTAR PHYSICIANS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT PLLC
HOT SPRINGS, AR

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 JOHN ERWIN, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.5K

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

JOHN ERWIN, MD — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 9,976 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.

9,976
Total Claims
$992K
Total Drug Cost
694
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
14,354
Total Day Supply
405,494
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$738K
Generic Drug Cost
$250K
Opioid Claims
2,014 (20.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
261

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.80
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male
Age Distribution
<65: 161, 65-74: 260, 75-84: 187, 85+: 86

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JOHN ERWIN, 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
1,103
Oxycodone Hcl
336
Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine
Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine
288
Alprazolam
265
Clonazepam
252
Gabapentin
232
Levothyroxine Sodium
218
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
197
Diazepam
196
Lorazepam
184

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

Emergency Medicine Physician Overview

How JOHN ERWIN, MD fits within the Emergency Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

64,398
Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Emergency Medicine Physician
352
Avg Claims per Provider

JOHN ERWIN, MD's 9,976 claims are above the specialty average of 352.

Nearby Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in Arkansas

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

Compare Emergency Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOHN ERWIN, MD's specialty?
JOHN ERWIN, MD specializes in Emergency Medicine Physician and practices in HOT SPRINGS, Arkansas. Credentials: MD.
How much does JOHN ERWIN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOHN ERWIN, MD wrote 9,976 Medicare Part D claims totaling $992K in drug costs for 694 beneficiaries.
Where is JOHN ERWIN, MD located?
JOHN ERWIN, MD is located at 1629 AIRPORT RD, HOT SPRINGS, AR, 71913. Phone: (501) 767-0075.
What is JOHN ERWIN, MD's NPI number?
JOHN ERWIN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518906858, issued on 06/05/2006.
Does JOHN ERWIN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOHN ERWIN, MD's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $738K in brand drug costs.
Does JOHN ERWIN, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, JOHN ERWIN, MD had 2,014 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 20.2%.
How many Emergency Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 64,398 Emergency Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Emergency Medicine Physician provider writes 352 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOHN ERWIN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOHN ERWIN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Oxycodone Hcl, Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOHN ERWIN, MD accept Medicare?
JOHN ERWIN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 9,976 Part D claims and 694 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOHN ERWIN, MD's credentials?
JOHN ERWIN, MD's NPI is 1518906858 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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