2026 NPPES data Psychiatry Physician NPI 1699986364 MD
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MARION WRIGHT, MD

Psychiatry Physician in KINSTON, 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 · 88 beneficiaries · Psychiatry Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$140.23
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MARION WRIGHT, MD filed 1,824 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Psychiatry Physician in KINSTON, North Carolina, prescribing 90% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
90%
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.

MARION WRIGHT, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,824 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

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)

MARION 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 MARION WRIGHT, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/24/2007

NPI 1699986364

Primary specialty

Psychiatry Physician

High-volume

53,104 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,824 76% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,038

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Psychiatry Physician share within North Carolina

1. Psychiatry Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Psychiatry Physician share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

MARION WRIGHT, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatry Physician provider holding MD credentials at 324 N QUEEN ST, KINSTON, NC, 28501, with a listed phone of (252) 522-9800. NPI 1699986364 was issued on 05/24/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WRIGHT 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 1,824 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 88 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $299K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% 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.

Psychiatry Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 53,104 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,038 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

324 N QUEEN ST
KINSTON, NC 28501

Provider Details

NPI 1699986364
Specialty Psychiatry Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/24/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MARION 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.

KINSTON COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INC
KINSTON, 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).

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 MARION WRIGHT, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$140

Largest payer

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, 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 · Typical

MARION WRIGHT, MD — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 1,824 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.

1,824
Total Claims
$299K
Total Drug Cost
88
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,033
Total Day Supply
60,661
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$251K
Generic Drug Cost
$48K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
57.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.39
Gender Split
78% female / 22% male
Age Distribution
<65: 53, 65-74: 31, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MARION WRIGHT, MD 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
Alprazolam
191
Clonazepam
112
Trazodone Hcl
105
Fluoxetine Hcl
104
Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine
Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine
97
Zolpidem Tartrate
95
Lorazepam
84
Duloxetine Hcl
82
Lamotrigine
71
Quetiapine Fumarate
64

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

Psychiatry Physician Overview

How MARION WRIGHT, MD fits within the Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.

53,104
Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
56
States with Psychiatry Physician
1,038
Avg Claims per Provider

MARION WRIGHT, MD's 1,824 claims are above the specialty average of 1,038.

Nearby Psychiatry Physician Providers in North Carolina

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MARION WRIGHT, MD's specialty?
MARION WRIGHT, MD specializes in Psychiatry Physician and practices in KINSTON, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does MARION WRIGHT, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MARION WRIGHT, MD wrote 1,824 Medicare Part D claims totaling $299K in drug costs for 88 beneficiaries.
Where is MARION WRIGHT, MD located?
MARION WRIGHT, MD is located at 324 N QUEEN ST, KINSTON, NC, 28501. Phone: (252) 522-9800.
What is MARION WRIGHT, MD's NPI number?
MARION WRIGHT, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699986364, issued on 05/24/2007.
Does MARION WRIGHT, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MARION WRIGHT, MD's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $251K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 53,104 Psychiatry Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Psychiatry Physician provider writes 1,038 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MARION WRIGHT, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MARION WRIGHT, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Alprazolam, Clonazepam, Trazodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MARION WRIGHT, MD accept Medicare?
MARION WRIGHT, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,824 Part D claims and 88 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MARION WRIGHT, MD's credentials?
MARION WRIGHT, MD's NPI is 1699986364 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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