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2026 NPPES data Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1255395752 MD
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Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in Bella Vista, Arkansas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 4,161 in Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 202 beneficiaries · Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 4K
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Larry Wright, MD filed 3,555 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in Bella Vista, Arkansas, prescribing 83% generic.
- 4K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 83%
- 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.
Larry Wright, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
3,555 Top 10% higher than 90% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Larry Wright, 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 Larry Wright, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
3,555 20% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Arkansas
How Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Larry Wright, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1801 FOREST HILLS BLVD, Bella Vista, AR, 72715, with a listed phone of (479) 876-6566. NPI 1255395752 was issued on 04/13/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 3,555 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 202 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $330K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 83% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.4%.
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 4,161 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 4,450 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1255395752 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/13/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Larry Wright, 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.
University OF Arkansas For Medical Sciences
Fayetteville, 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
Larry Wright, MD - brand share 16.0%
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician average
16% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 3,555 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.
3,555
Total Claims
$330K
Total Drug Cost
202
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 5,021
- Total Day Supply
- 139,187
- Brand vs Generic
- 16% brand / 83% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $274K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $55K
- Opioid Claims
- 51 (1.4% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 71
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 85.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.31
- Gender Split
- 70% female / 30% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 0, 65-74: 14, 75-84: 75, 85+: 113
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Larry Wright, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
180 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
173 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
142 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
117 claims
- Potassium Chloride
Potassium Chloride
116 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
106 claims
- Mirtazapine
Mirtazapine
96 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
88 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 180 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 173 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 142 |
| Omeprazole | 117 |
| Potassium Chloride | 116 |
| Losartan Potassium | 106 |
| Mirtazapine | 96 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 88 |
| Citalopram Hbr Citalopram Hydrobromide | 80 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 79 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview
How Larry Wright, MD fits within the Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.
4,161
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
4,450
Avg Claims per Provider
Larry Wright, MD's 3,555 claims are below the specialty average of 4,450.
Nearby Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Arkansas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Arkansas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Wright.
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Arkansas medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Larry Wright, MD's specialty? ▼
Larry Wright, MD specializes in Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in Bella Vista, Arkansas. Credentials: MD.
How much does Larry Wright, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Larry Wright, MD wrote 3,555 Medicare Part D claims totaling $330K in drug costs for 202 beneficiaries.
Where is Larry Wright, MD located? ▼
Larry Wright, MD is located at 1801 FOREST HILLS BLVD, Bella Vista, AR, 72715. Phone: (479) 876-6566.
What is Larry Wright, MD's NPI number? ▼
Larry Wright, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255395752, issued on 04/13/2006.
Does Larry Wright, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Larry Wright, MD's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $274K in brand drug costs.
Does Larry Wright, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Larry Wright, MD had 51 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.4%.
How many Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 4,161 Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 4,450 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Larry Wright, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Larry Wright, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Eliquis, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Larry Wright, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Larry Wright, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,555 Part D claims and 202 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Larry Wright, MD's credentials? ▼
Larry Wright, MD's NPI is 1255395752 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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