2026 NPPES data Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program NPI 1679005003
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Kenneth Herring

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in Durham, North Carolina. 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 · 232 beneficiaries · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program avg: 459
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

Kenneth Herring filed 1,896 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in Durham, North Carolina, prescribing 86% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
86%
generic prescribing

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Kenneth Herring's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,896 Top 17% higher than 83% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about Kenneth Herring?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/03/2017

NPI 1679005003

Primary specialty

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

High-volume

331,761 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,896 313% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 459

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program share within North Carolina

1. Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — 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).

Kenneth Herring appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider at 2100 ERWIN RD, Durham, NC, 27705, with a listed phone of (919) 684-6721. NPI 1679005003 was issued on 04/03/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Herring 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 1,896 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 232 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $227K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.1%. 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.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 331,761 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 459 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

2100 ERWIN RD
Durham, NC 27705

Provider Details

NPI 1679005003
Specialty Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/03/2017

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Kenneth Herring 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.

Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc
Durham, NC

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

Kenneth Herring — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 1,896 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.

1,896
Total Claims
$227K
Total Drug Cost
232
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,899
Total Day Supply
114,260
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$199K
Generic Drug Cost
$27K
Opioid Claims
39 (2.1% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.49
Gender Split
51% female / 49% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Kenneth Herring 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
152
Amlodipine Besylate
101
Hydrochlorothiazide
68
Lisinopril
63
Metformin Hcl
61
Omeprazole
57
Gabapentin
54
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
50
Metoprolol Succinate
44
Losartan Potassium
42

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

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Overview

How Kenneth Herring fits within the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program landscape nationally.

331,761
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in US
55
States with Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
459
Avg Claims per Provider

Kenneth Herring's 1,896 claims are above the specialty average of 459.

Nearby Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Herring.

Compare Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kenneth Herring's specialty?
Kenneth Herring specializes in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program and practices in Durham, North Carolina.
How much does Kenneth Herring prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Kenneth Herring wrote 1,896 Medicare Part D claims totaling $227K in drug costs for 232 beneficiaries.
Where is Kenneth Herring located?
Kenneth Herring is located at 2100 ERWIN RD, Durham, NC, 27705. Phone: (919) 684-6721.
What is Kenneth Herring's NPI number?
Kenneth Herring's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679005003, issued on 04/03/2017.
Does Kenneth Herring prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Kenneth Herring's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $199K in brand drug costs.
Does Kenneth Herring prescribe opioids?
Yes, Kenneth Herring had 39 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.1%.
How many Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers are there in the US?
There are 331,761 Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers across 55 states in the US. The average Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider writes 459 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Kenneth Herring prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Kenneth Herring's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Hydrochlorothiazide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kenneth Herring accept Medicare?
Kenneth Herring appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,896 Part D claims and 232 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kenneth Herring's credentials?
Kenneth Herring's NPI is 1679005003. 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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