2026 NPPES data General Practice Physician NPI 1023086931 MD
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KENNETH PRATHER, MD

General Practice Physician in EL DORADO, 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
481
Medicare Part D claims · 93 beneficiaries · General Practice Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

KENNETH PRATHER, MD filed 481 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a General Practice Physician in EL DORADO, Arkansas, prescribing 88% generic.

481
Part D claims, 2023
88%
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.

KENNETH PRATHER, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

481 Top 38% higher than 62% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. 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)

KENNETH PRATHER, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — 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 KENNETH PRATHER, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/08/2006

NPI 1023086931

Primary specialty

General Practice Physician

Mid-sized

16,677 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

481 83% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,872

Specialty distribution in Arkansas

How General Practice Physician compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers

Arkansas providers

General Practice Physician share within Arkansas

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — General Practice Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (General Practice Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (General Practice 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).

KENNETH PRATHER, MD is a General Practice Physician provider practicing in EL DORADO, Arkansas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1023086931. 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 PRATHER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a General Practice Physician provider holding MD credentials at 700 W GROVE ST, EL DORADO, AR, 71730, with a listed phone of (870) 863-2000. NPI 1023086931 was issued on 03/08/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PRATHER 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 481 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 93 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $75K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% 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.

General Practice Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,677 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,872 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

700 W GROVE ST
EL DORADO, AR 71730

Provider Details

NPI 1023086931
Specialty General Practice Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/08/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KENNETH PRATHER, 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.

CROSSETT HEALTH FOUNDATION
CROSSETT, 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).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

KENNETH PRATHER, MD — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 481 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.

481
Total Claims
$75K
Total Drug Cost
93
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
485
Total Day Supply
5,977
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$25K
Generic Drug Cost
$50K
Antibiotic Claims
290

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.71
Gender Split
39% female / 61% male
Age Distribution
<65: 25, 65-74: 33, 75-84: 21, 85+: 14

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Doxycycline Hyclate
63
Triamcinolone Acetonide
62
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
50
Daptomycin
33
Gentamicin Sulfate
33
Santyl
Collagenase Clostridium Hist.
28
Vancomycin Hcl
27
Sodium Chloride
0.9 % Sodium Chloride
23
Clindamycin Hcl
20
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
19

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

General Practice Physician Overview

How KENNETH PRATHER, MD fits within the General Practice Physician landscape nationally.

16,677
General Practice Physician Providers in US
56
States with General Practice Physician
2,872
Avg Claims per Provider

KENNETH PRATHER, MD's 481 claims are below the specialty average of 2,872.

Nearby General Practice Physician Providers in Arkansas

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

Compare General Practice Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KENNETH PRATHER, MD's specialty?
KENNETH PRATHER, MD specializes in General Practice Physician and practices in EL DORADO, Arkansas. Credentials: MD.
How much does KENNETH PRATHER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KENNETH PRATHER, MD wrote 481 Medicare Part D claims totaling $75K in drug costs for 93 beneficiaries.
Where is KENNETH PRATHER, MD located?
KENNETH PRATHER, MD is located at 700 W GROVE ST, EL DORADO, AR, 71730. Phone: (870) 863-2000.
What is KENNETH PRATHER, MD's NPI number?
KENNETH PRATHER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023086931, issued on 03/08/2006.
Does KENNETH PRATHER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KENNETH PRATHER, MD's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $25K in brand drug costs.
How many General Practice Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,677 General Practice Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average General Practice Physician provider writes 2,872 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KENNETH PRATHER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KENNETH PRATHER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Doxycycline Hyclate, Triamcinolone Acetonide, Ciprofloxacin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KENNETH PRATHER, MD accept Medicare?
KENNETH PRATHER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 481 Part D claims and 93 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KENNETH PRATHER, MD's credentials?
KENNETH PRATHER, MD's NPI is 1023086931 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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