2026 NPPES data Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry Physician NPI 1235248246 M.D.
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MARK PIPPENGER, M.D.

Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry Physician in NORTH LITTLE ROCK, 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
902
Medicare Part D claims · 334 beneficiaries · Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry Physician avg: 804
Industry payments
$51.0K
67 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MARK PIPPENGER, M.D. filed 902 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry Physician in NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas.

902
Part D claims, 2023
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.

MARK PIPPENGER, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

902 Top 25% higher than 75% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

MARK PIPPENGER, 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 MARK PIPPENGER, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/30/2006

NPI 1235248246

Primary specialty

Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry Physician

Rare

268 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

902 12% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 804

Specialty distribution in Arkansas

How Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers

Arkansas providers

Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry Physician share within Arkansas

1. Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry Physician share within Arkansas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry 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).

MARK PIPPENGER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 3201 SPRINGHILL DR STE 490A, NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR, 72117, with a listed phone of (501) 202-3815. NPI 1235248246 was issued on 08/30/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PIPPENGER 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 902 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 334 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $86K in drug spend. 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.

Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 268 enrolled providers across 43 states and an average of 804 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

3201 SPRINGHILL DR STE 490A
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR 72117

Provider Details

NPI 1235248246
Specialty Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/30/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MARK PIPPENGER, 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.

ARKANSAS HEALTH GROUP
LITTLE ROCK, 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).

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 MARK PIPPENGER, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$51.0K

Largest payer

Lilly USA, LLC

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

902
Total Claims
$86K
Total Drug Cost
334
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,122
Total Day Supply
62,846
Generic Drug Cost
$20K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
80.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.58
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MARK PIPPENGER, M.D. 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
Donepezil Hcl
593
Sertraline Hcl
72
Carbidopa-Levodopa
Carbidopa/Levodopa
31
Galantamine Hbr
15
Levetiracetam
15
Trazodone Hcl
11

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

Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry Physician Overview

How MARK PIPPENGER, M.D. fits within the Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry Physician landscape nationally.

268
Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry Physician Providers in US
43
States with Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry Physician
804
Avg Claims per Provider

MARK PIPPENGER, M.D.'s 902 claims are above the specialty average of 804.

Nearby Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry Physician Providers in Arkansas

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

Compare Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MARK PIPPENGER, M.D.'s specialty?
MARK PIPPENGER, M.D. specializes in Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry Physician and practices in NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does MARK PIPPENGER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MARK PIPPENGER, M.D. wrote 902 Medicare Part D claims totaling $86K in drug costs for 334 beneficiaries.
Where is MARK PIPPENGER, M.D. located?
MARK PIPPENGER, M.D. is located at 3201 SPRINGHILL DR STE 490A, NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR, 72117. Phone: (501) 202-3815.
What is MARK PIPPENGER, M.D.'s NPI number?
MARK PIPPENGER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235248246, issued on 08/30/2006.
How many Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 268 Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry Physician providers across 43 states in the US. The average Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry Physician provider writes 804 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MARK PIPPENGER, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MARK PIPPENGER, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Donepezil Hcl, Sertraline Hcl, Carbidopa-Levodopa. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MARK PIPPENGER, M.D. accept Medicare?
MARK PIPPENGER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 902 Part D claims and 334 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MARK PIPPENGER, M.D.'s credentials?
MARK PIPPENGER, M.D.'s NPI is 1235248246 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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