2026 NPPES data Urology Physician NPI 1225025174 M.D.
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KENNETH RING, M.D.

Urology Physician in CRANFORD, New Jersey. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 740 beneficiaries · Urology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$701.83
14 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

KENNETH RING, M.D. filed 3,093 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Urology Physician in CRANFORD, New Jersey, prescribing 92% generic.

3K
Part D claims, 2023
92%
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 RING, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

3,093 Top 11% higher than 89% 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%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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 RING, M.D. 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 RING, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/05/2005

NPI 1225025174

Primary specialty

Urology Physician

Mid-sized

13,350 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,093 142% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,280

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Urology Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Urology Physician share within New Jersey

1. Urology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Urology Physician share within New Jersey

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Urology 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 RING, M.D. is a Urology Physician provider practicing in CRANFORD, New Jersey, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1225025174. 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 RING, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Urology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 570 SOUTH AVE E BLDG A, CRANFORD, NJ, 07016, with a listed phone of (908) 603-4200. NPI 1225025174 was issued on 10/05/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what RING 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 3,093 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 740 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $284K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.3%. 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.

Urology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 13,350 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,280 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

570 SOUTH AVE E BLDG A
CRANFORD, NJ 07016

Provider Details

NPI 1225025174
Specialty Urology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/05/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KENNETH RING, 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.

SUMMIT MEDICAL GROUP PA
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ

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 KENNETH RING, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$702

Largest payer

Janssen Biotech, Inc.

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 · Generic-heavy

KENNETH RING, M.D. — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 3,093 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.

3,093
Total Claims
$284K
Total Drug Cost
740
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,977
Total Day Supply
193,575
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$152K
Generic Drug Cost
$132K
Opioid Claims
71 (2.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
556

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.30
Gender Split
18% female / 82% male
Age Distribution
<65: 18, 65-74: 304, 75-84: 308, 85+: 110

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Tamsulosin Hcl
662
Finasteride
381
Alfuzosin Hcl Er
Alfuzosin Hcl
230
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro
Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst
185
Dutasteride
166
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
150
Oxybutynin Chloride Er
Oxybutynin Chloride
149
Silodosin
123
Cefdinir
113
Myrbetriq
Mirabegron
84

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

Urology Physician Overview

How KENNETH RING, M.D. fits within the Urology Physician landscape nationally.

13,350
Urology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Urology Physician
1,280
Avg Claims per Provider

KENNETH RING, M.D.'s 3,093 claims are above the specialty average of 1,280.

Nearby Urology Physician Providers in New Jersey

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as RING.

Compare Urology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KENNETH RING, M.D.'s specialty?
KENNETH RING, M.D. specializes in Urology Physician and practices in CRANFORD, New Jersey. Credentials: M.D..
How much does KENNETH RING, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KENNETH RING, M.D. wrote 3,093 Medicare Part D claims totaling $284K in drug costs for 740 beneficiaries.
Where is KENNETH RING, M.D. located?
KENNETH RING, M.D. is located at 570 SOUTH AVE E BLDG A, CRANFORD, NJ, 07016. Phone: (908) 603-4200.
What is KENNETH RING, M.D.'s NPI number?
KENNETH RING, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225025174, issued on 10/05/2005.
Does KENNETH RING, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KENNETH RING, M.D.'s prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $152K in brand drug costs.
Does KENNETH RING, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, KENNETH RING, M.D. had 71 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.3%.
How many Urology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 13,350 Urology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Urology Physician provider writes 1,280 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KENNETH RING, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KENNETH RING, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Tamsulosin Hcl, Finasteride, Alfuzosin Hcl Er. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KENNETH RING, M.D. accept Medicare?
KENNETH RING, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,093 Part D claims and 740 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KENNETH RING, M.D.'s credentials?
KENNETH RING, M.D.'s NPI is 1225025174 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.
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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