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KARL ADAMS, RPH

Pharmacist in HERMISTON, Oregon. 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
396
Medicare Part D claims · 320 beneficiaries · Pharmacist avg: 135
Generic prescribing
0%
generic claims · 100% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: KARL ADAMS, RPH is a Pharmacist ([object Object]) practicing in HERMISTON, Oregon with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 396 claims across 320 beneficiaries — 100% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: KARL ADAMS, RPH filed 396 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across HERMISTON, Oregon. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

KARL ADAMS, RPH at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/22/2010

NPI 1477853521

Primary specialty

Pharmacist

High-volume

290,447 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

396 193% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 135

Specialty distribution in Oregon

How Pharmacist compares to other specialties among Oregon providers

Oregon providers

Pharmacist share within Oregon

1. Pharmacist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pharmacist share within Oregon

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Pharmacist (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Pharmacist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Pharmacist) — 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).

KARL ADAMS, RPH is a Pharmacist provider practicing in HERMISTON, Oregon, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: RPH. NPI: 1477853521. 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.

KARL ADAMS, RPH appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pharmacist provider holding RPH credentials at 589 NW 11TH ST, HERMISTON, OR, 97838, with a listed phone of (509) 865-2395. NPI 1477853521 was issued on 10/22/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ADAMS 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 396 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 320 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $103K in drug spend, split 100% brand-name and 0% 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.

Pharmacist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 290,447 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 135 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

589 NW 11TH ST
HERMISTON, OR 97838

Provider Details

NPI 1477853521
Specialty Pharmacist
Credentials RPH
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/22/2010

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

KARL ADAMS, RPH — brand share 100.0%
Specialty average (est.)

100% brand-name claims vs 0% generic, on 396 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.

396
Total Claims
$103K
Total Drug Cost
320
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
396
Total Day Supply
396
Brand vs Generic
100% brand / 0% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$103K
Generic Drug Cost
$0

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.90
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 11, 65-74: 144, 75-84: 140, 85+: 25

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Arexvy
Rsvpref3 Antigen/As01e/Pf
208
Shingrix
Varicella-Zoster Ge/As01b/Pf
164
Boostrix Tdap
"Diphth
N/A

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

Pharmacist Overview

How KARL ADAMS, RPH fits within the Pharmacist landscape nationally.

290,447
Pharmacist Providers in US
56
States with Pharmacist
135
Avg Claims per Provider

KARL ADAMS, RPH's 396 claims are above the specialty average of 135.

Nearby Pharmacist Providers in Oregon

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

Compare Pharmacist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KARL ADAMS, RPH's specialty?
KARL ADAMS, RPH specializes in Pharmacist and practices in HERMISTON, Oregon. Credentials: RPH.
How much does KARL ADAMS, RPH prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KARL ADAMS, RPH wrote 396 Medicare Part D claims totaling $103K in drug costs for 320 beneficiaries.
Where is KARL ADAMS, RPH located?
KARL ADAMS, RPH is located at 589 NW 11TH ST, HERMISTON, OR, 97838. Phone: (509) 865-2395.
What is KARL ADAMS, RPH's NPI number?
KARL ADAMS, RPH's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477853521, issued on 10/22/2010.
Does KARL ADAMS, RPH prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KARL ADAMS, RPH's prescribing is 100% brand-name and 0% generic drugs by claim count, with $103K in brand drug costs.
How many Pharmacist providers are there in the US?
There are 290,447 Pharmacist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Pharmacist provider writes 135 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KARL ADAMS, RPH prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KARL ADAMS, RPH's most frequently prescribed drugs include Arexvy, Shingrix, Boostrix Tdap. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KARL ADAMS, RPH accept Medicare?
KARL ADAMS, RPH appears in CMS Medicare data with 396 Part D claims and 320 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KARL ADAMS, RPH's credentials?
KARL ADAMS, RPH's NPI is 1477853521 with credentials RPH. 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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