2026 NPPES data Hematology & Oncology Physician NPI 1174056121 M.D.
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JOHN ESTHER, M.D.

Hematology & Oncology Physician in SPRINGDALE, 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
196
Medicare Part D claims · 90 beneficiaries · Hematology & Oncology Physician avg: 847
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
87.7018/100
▲ 5 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$5.7K
67 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JOHN ESTHER, M.D. is a Hematology & Oncology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SPRINGDALE, Arkansas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 196 claims across 90 beneficiaries — 12% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 87.7018/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $5.7K across 67 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JOHN ESTHER, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 87.7018 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 196 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JOHN ESTHER, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

JOHN ESTHER, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/06/2017

NPI 1174056121

Primary specialty

Hematology & Oncology Physician

Mid-sized

11,215 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

196 77% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 847

MIPS final score

87.7018/100 4.601800000000011% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Arkansas

How Hematology & Oncology Physician compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers

Arkansas providers

Hematology & Oncology Physician share within Arkansas

1. Hematology & Oncology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hematology & Oncology Physician share within Arkansas

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JOHN ESTHER, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Hematology & Oncology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
87.7018/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Hematology & Oncology Physician) — 87.7018/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%87.7%
MIPS final score (Hematology & Oncology Physician) — 87.7018/100 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).

JOHN ESTHER, M.D. is a Hematology & Oncology Physician provider practicing in SPRINGDALE, Arkansas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1174056121. 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.

JOHN ESTHER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hematology & Oncology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 3901 PARKWAY CIR STE 100, SPRINGDALE, AR, 72762, with a listed phone of (479) 581-7170. NPI 1174056121 was issued on 04/06/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ESTHER 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 196 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 90 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $233K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.2%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 87.7018/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 91.7177, Cost 66.1053), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Hematology & Oncology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 11,215 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 847 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

3901 PARKWAY CIR STE 100
SPRINGDALE, AR 72762

Provider Details

NPI 1174056121
Specialty Hematology & Oncology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/06/2017

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

87.7018
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
91.7177
Quality
66.1053
Cost
93
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOHN ESTHER, M.D. 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.

HIGHLANDS ONCOLOGY GROUP PA
ROGERS, 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 ESTHER, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$5.7K

Largest payer

PharmaEssentia USA Corporation

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 ESTHER, M.D. — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 196 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.

196
Total Claims
$233K
Total Drug Cost
90
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
232
Total Day Supply
5,621
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$229K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Opioid Claims
22 (11.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
20

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.21
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Prochlorperazine Maleate
14
Levofloxacin
12
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
12

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

Hematology & Oncology Physician Overview

How JOHN ESTHER, M.D. fits within the Hematology & Oncology Physician landscape nationally.

11,215
Hematology & Oncology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hematology & Oncology Physician
847
Avg Claims per Provider

JOHN ESTHER, M.D.'s 196 claims are below the specialty average of 847.

Nearby Hematology & Oncology Physician Providers in Arkansas

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

Compare Hematology & Oncology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOHN ESTHER, M.D.'s specialty?
JOHN ESTHER, M.D. specializes in Hematology & Oncology Physician and practices in SPRINGDALE, Arkansas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JOHN ESTHER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOHN ESTHER, M.D. wrote 196 Medicare Part D claims totaling $233K in drug costs for 90 beneficiaries.
What is JOHN ESTHER, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
JOHN ESTHER, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 87.7018/100 (Quality: 91.7177, Cost: 66.1053). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JOHN ESTHER, M.D. located?
JOHN ESTHER, M.D. is located at 3901 PARKWAY CIR STE 100, SPRINGDALE, AR, 72762. Phone: (479) 581-7170.
What is JOHN ESTHER, M.D.'s NPI number?
JOHN ESTHER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174056121, issued on 04/06/2017.
Does JOHN ESTHER, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOHN ESTHER, M.D.'s prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $229K in brand drug costs.
Does JOHN ESTHER, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, JOHN ESTHER, M.D. had 22 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.2%.
How many Hematology & Oncology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 11,215 Hematology & Oncology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hematology & Oncology Physician provider writes 847 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOHN ESTHER, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOHN ESTHER, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Prochlorperazine Maleate, Levofloxacin, Ondansetron Odt. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOHN ESTHER, M.D. accept Medicare?
JOHN ESTHER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 196 Part D claims and 90 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOHN ESTHER, M.D.'s credentials?
JOHN ESTHER, M.D.'s NPI is 1174056121 with credentials M.D.. 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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