2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1407967235 MD
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MITCHELL AHRENS, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in SPRINGFIELD, Missouri. 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 · 333 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
47%
generic claims · 53% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.2K
43 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MITCHELL AHRENS, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SPRINGFIELD, Missouri with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 333 beneficiaries — 53% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $1.2K across 43 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MITCHELL AHRENS, MD filed 2,536 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SPRINGFIELD, Missouri. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MITCHELL AHRENS, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 3 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

MITCHELL AHRENS, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/31/2006

NPI 1407967235

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,536 7% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Missouri

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Missouri providers

Missouri providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Missouri

1. Internal Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Internal Medicine Physician share within Missouri

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

MITCHELL AHRENS, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider practicing in SPRINGFIELD, Missouri, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1407967235. 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.

MITCHELL AHRENS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3800 S NATIONAL AVE STE 510, SPRINGFIELD, MO, 65807, with a listed phone of (417) 875-3160. NPI 1407967235 was issued on 08/31/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AHRENS 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 2,536 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 333 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.1 million in drug spend, split 53% brand-name and 47% 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.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

3800 S NATIONAL AVE STE 510
SPRINGFIELD, MO 65807

Provider Details

NPI 1407967235
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/31/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MITCHELL AHRENS, 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.

NORTH ARKANSAS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
★★☆☆☆ 2/5
HARRISON, AR
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 040017
LESTER E COX MEDICAL CENTERS
OZARK, MO
SELECT SPECIALTY HOSPITAL SPRINGFIELD INC
SPRINGFIELD, MO

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 MITCHELL AHRENS, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.2K

Largest payer

Inspire Medical Systems, 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 · Brand-heavy

MITCHELL AHRENS, MD — brand share 53.0%
Specialty average (est.)

53% brand-name claims vs 47% generic, on 2,536 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.

2,536
Total Claims
$1.1M
Total Drug Cost
333
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,185
Total Day Supply
87,274
Brand vs Generic
53% brand / 47% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$986K
Antibiotic Claims
153

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.91
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male
Age Distribution
<65: 61, 65-74: 137, 75-84: 105, 85+: 30

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
345
Trelegy Ellipta
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter
312
Breztri Aerosphere
Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterol
188
Montelukast Sodium
144
Roflumilast
112
Prednisone
96
Azithromycin
91
Stiolto Respimat
Tiotropium Br/Olodaterol Hcl
74
Symbicort
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate
71
Armodafinil
70

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How MITCHELL AHRENS, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

MITCHELL AHRENS, MD's 2,536 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Missouri

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

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MITCHELL AHRENS, MD's specialty?
MITCHELL AHRENS, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in SPRINGFIELD, Missouri. Credentials: MD.
How much does MITCHELL AHRENS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MITCHELL AHRENS, MD wrote 2,536 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.1M in drug costs for 333 beneficiaries.
Where is MITCHELL AHRENS, MD located?
MITCHELL AHRENS, MD is located at 3800 S NATIONAL AVE STE 510, SPRINGFIELD, MO, 65807. Phone: (417) 875-3160.
What is MITCHELL AHRENS, MD's NPI number?
MITCHELL AHRENS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407967235, issued on 08/31/2006.
Does MITCHELL AHRENS, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MITCHELL AHRENS, MD's prescribing is 53% brand-name and 47% generic drugs by claim count, with $986K in brand drug costs.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MITCHELL AHRENS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MITCHELL AHRENS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, Trelegy Ellipta, Breztri Aerosphere. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MITCHELL AHRENS, MD accept Medicare?
MITCHELL AHRENS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,536 Part D claims and 333 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MITCHELL AHRENS, MD's credentials?
MITCHELL AHRENS, MD's NPI is 1407967235 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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