2026 NPPES data Ambulatory Care Pharmacist NPI 1528650413 PHARM.D.
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KENNETH DECKER, PHARM.D.

Ambulatory Care Pharmacist in CANTON, Ohio. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 142 beneficiaries · Ambulatory Care Pharmacist avg: 492
Generic prescribing
53%
generic claims · 47% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: KENNETH DECKER, PHARM.D. is a Ambulatory Care Pharmacist ([object Object]) practicing in CANTON, Ohio with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 142 beneficiaries — 47% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: KENNETH DECKER, PHARM.D. filed 1,762 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across CANTON, Ohio. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

KENNETH DECKER, PHARM.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/11/2021

NPI 1528650413

Primary specialty

Ambulatory Care Pharmacist

Niche

3,473 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,762 258% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 492

Specialty distribution in Ohio

How Ambulatory Care Pharmacist compares to other specialties among Ohio providers

Ohio providers

Ambulatory Care Pharmacist share within Ohio

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Ambulatory Care Pharmacist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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KENNETH DECKER, PHARM.D. is a Ambulatory Care Pharmacist provider practicing in CANTON, Ohio, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PHARM.D.. NPI: 1528650413. 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.

KENNETH DECKER, PHARM.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ambulatory Care Pharmacist provider holding PHARM.D. credentials at 408 9TH ST SW, CANTON, OH, 44707, with a listed phone of (330) 454-2000. NPI 1528650413 was issued on 02/11/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DECKER 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 1,762 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 142 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $762K in drug spend, split 47% brand-name and 53% 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.

Ambulatory Care Pharmacist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,473 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 492 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

408 9TH ST SW
CANTON, OH 44707

Provider Details

NPI 1528650413
Specialty Ambulatory Care Pharmacist
Credentials PHARM.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/11/2021

License & disciplinary context — Ohio OMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to KENNETH DECKER, PHARM.D.. To verify KENNETH DECKER, PHARM.D.'s current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases

OMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

KENNETH DECKER, PHARM.D. — brand share 47.0%
Specialty average (est.)

47% brand-name claims vs 53% generic, on 1,762 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.

1,762
Total Claims
$762K
Total Drug Cost
142
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,338
Total Day Supply
68,450
Brand vs Generic
47% brand / 53% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$727K
Generic Drug Cost
$28K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
60.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.66
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 76, 65-74: 54, 75-84: 12, 85+: 0

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Trulicity
Dulaglutide
295
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
133
Metformin Hcl
131
Atorvastatin Calcium
124
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
79
Varenicline Tartrate
67
Amlodipine Besylate
66
Lisinopril
54
Glipizide Er
Glipizide
52
Ozempic
Semaglutide
52

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

Ambulatory Care Pharmacist Overview

How KENNETH DECKER, PHARM.D. fits within the Ambulatory Care Pharmacist landscape nationally.

3,473
Ambulatory Care Pharmacist Providers in US
52
States with Ambulatory Care Pharmacist
492
Avg Claims per Provider

KENNETH DECKER, PHARM.D.'s 1,762 claims are above the specialty average of 492.

Nearby Ambulatory Care Pharmacist Providers in Ohio

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KENNETH DECKER, PHARM.D.'s specialty?
KENNETH DECKER, PHARM.D. specializes in Ambulatory Care Pharmacist and practices in CANTON, Ohio. Credentials: PHARM.D..
How much does KENNETH DECKER, PHARM.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KENNETH DECKER, PHARM.D. wrote 1,762 Medicare Part D claims totaling $762K in drug costs for 142 beneficiaries.
Where is KENNETH DECKER, PHARM.D. located?
KENNETH DECKER, PHARM.D. is located at 408 9TH ST SW, CANTON, OH, 44707. Phone: (330) 454-2000.
What is KENNETH DECKER, PHARM.D.'s NPI number?
KENNETH DECKER, PHARM.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528650413, issued on 02/11/2021.
Does KENNETH DECKER, PHARM.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KENNETH DECKER, PHARM.D.'s prescribing is 47% brand-name and 53% generic drugs by claim count, with $727K in brand drug costs.
How many Ambulatory Care Pharmacist providers are there in the US?
There are 3,473 Ambulatory Care Pharmacist providers across 52 states in the US. The average Ambulatory Care Pharmacist provider writes 492 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KENNETH DECKER, PHARM.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KENNETH DECKER, PHARM.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Trulicity, Jardiance, Metformin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KENNETH DECKER, PHARM.D. accept Medicare?
KENNETH DECKER, PHARM.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,762 Part D claims and 142 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KENNETH DECKER, PHARM.D.'s credentials?
KENNETH DECKER, PHARM.D.'s NPI is 1528650413 with credentials PHARM.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.
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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