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2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1447238480 M.D.
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Nephrology Physician in Raleigh, North Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 10,534 in Nephrology 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 202 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 18% 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
Michael Monahan, M.D. filed 1,214 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nephrology Physician in Raleigh, North Carolina, prescribing 82% generic.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 82%
- generic prescribing
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.
Michael Monahan, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,214 Top 22% higher than 78% 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-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Michael Monahan, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Michael Monahan, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Nephrology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,214 17% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina 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 Nephrology 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.
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Michael Monahan, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 3604 BUSH ST, Raleigh, NC, 27609, with a listed phone of (919) 876-7807. NPI 1447238480 was issued on 01/09/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,214 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 202 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $174K in drug spend, split 18% brand-name and 82% generic by claim count.
Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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 | 1447238480 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Nephrology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 01/09/2006 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Michael Monahan, M.D. - brand share 18.0%
Nephrology Physician average
18% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 1,214 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.
1,214
Total Claims
$174K
Total Drug Cost
202
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,281
- Total Day Supply
- 67,403
- Brand vs Generic
- 18% brand / 82% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $149K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $25K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 13
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 3.48
- Gender Split
- 46% female / 54% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 30, 65-74: 89, 75-84: 71, 85+: 12
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Michael Monahan, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
132 claims
- Spironolactone
Spironolactone
107 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
100 claims
- Furosemide
Furosemide
83 claims
- Farxiga
Farxiga
75 claims
- Losartan Potassium 50
Losartan Potassium
50 claims
- Jardiance 46
Jardiance
46 claims
- Allopurinol 39
Allopurinol
39 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Lisinopril | 132 |
| Spironolactone | 107 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 100 |
| Furosemide | 83 |
| Farxiga Dapagliflozin Propanediol | 75 |
| Losartan Potassium | 50 |
| Jardiance Empagliflozin | 46 |
| Allopurinol | 39 |
| Carvedilol | 39 |
| Chlorthalidone | 36 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Nephrology Physician Overview
How Michael Monahan, M.D. fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.
10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider
Michael Monahan, M.D.'s 1,214 claims are below the specialty average of 1,454.
Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Monahan.
Dr. Sosan Abdullah
MD
Morganton, NC
Dr. Tariq Abo-Kamil
MD
Henderson, NC
Dr. Moses Aboagye-Kumi
M.D.
Fayetteville, NC
Dr. Maureen Achuko
M.D.
Fayetteville, NC
Dr. Patricia Adams
MD
Winston Salem, NC
Compare Nephrology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Michael Monahan, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Michael Monahan, M.D. specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in Raleigh, North Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Michael Monahan, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Michael Monahan, M.D. wrote 1,214 Medicare Part D claims totaling $174K in drug costs for 202 beneficiaries.
Where is Michael Monahan, M.D. located? ▼
Michael Monahan, M.D. is located at 3604 BUSH ST, Raleigh, NC, 27609. Phone: (919) 876-7807.
What is Michael Monahan, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Michael Monahan, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447238480, issued on 01/09/2006.
Does Michael Monahan, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Michael Monahan, M.D.'s prescribing is 18% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $149K in brand drug costs.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Michael Monahan, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Michael Monahan, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Lisinopril, Spironolactone, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Michael Monahan, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Michael Monahan, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,214 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 Michael Monahan, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Michael Monahan, M.D.'s NPI is 1447238480 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
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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