2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1861609091 MD
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MOLLY RUTHERFORD, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Physician in ROANOKE, Virginia. 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
8K
Medicare Part D claims · 885 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

MOLLY RUTHERFORD, MD filed 7,985 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician in ROANOKE, Virginia, prescribing 84% generic.

8K
Part D claims, 2023
84%
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.

MOLLY RUTHERFORD, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

7,985 Top 3% higher than 97% 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%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MOLLY RUTHERFORD, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — 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 MOLLY RUTHERFORD, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/17/2007

NPI 1861609091

Primary specialty

Cardiovascular Disease Physician

Mid-sized

24,795 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

7,985 163% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,033

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within Virginia

1. Cardiovascular Disease Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within Virginia

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

MOLLY RUTHERFORD, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1234 FRANKLIN RD SW, ROANOKE, VA, 24016, with a listed phone of (540) 283-6077. NPI 1861609091 was issued on 05/17/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what RUTHERFORD 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 7,985 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 885 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.3 million in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% 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.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,795 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 3,033 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

1234 FRANKLIN RD SW
ROANOKE, VA 24016

Provider Details

NPI 1861609091
Specialty Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/17/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MOLLY RUTHERFORD, 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.

CARILION MEDICAL CENTER
★★★☆☆ 3/5
ROANOKE, VA
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 490024
CARILION HEALTHCARE CORPORATION
CHRISTIANSBURG, VA

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

MOLLY RUTHERFORD, MD — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 7,985 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.

7,985
Total Claims
$1.3M
Total Drug Cost
885
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
18,782
Total Day Supply
560,514
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.2M
Generic Drug Cost
$142K
Antibiotic Claims
14

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.40
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 56, 65-74: 347, 75-84: 353, 85+: 129

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MOLLY RUTHERFORD, 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
Eliquis
Apixaban
638
Metoprolol Succinate
617
Rosuvastatin Calcium
611
Furosemide
471
Losartan Potassium
420
Amlodipine Besylate
370
Atorvastatin Calcium
370
Carvedilol
368
Spironolactone
332
Isosorbide Mononitrate Er
Isosorbide Mononitrate
286

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

Cardiovascular Disease Physician Overview

How MOLLY RUTHERFORD, MD fits within the Cardiovascular Disease Physician landscape nationally.

24,795
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Cardiovascular Disease Physician
3,033
Avg Claims per Provider

MOLLY RUTHERFORD, MD's 7,985 claims are above the specialty average of 3,033.

Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in Virginia

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

Compare Cardiovascular Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MOLLY RUTHERFORD, MD's specialty?
MOLLY RUTHERFORD, MD specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in ROANOKE, Virginia. Credentials: MD.
How much does MOLLY RUTHERFORD, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MOLLY RUTHERFORD, MD wrote 7,985 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.3M in drug costs for 885 beneficiaries.
Where is MOLLY RUTHERFORD, MD located?
MOLLY RUTHERFORD, MD is located at 1234 FRANKLIN RD SW, ROANOKE, VA, 24016. Phone: (540) 283-6077.
What is MOLLY RUTHERFORD, MD's NPI number?
MOLLY RUTHERFORD, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861609091, issued on 05/17/2007.
Does MOLLY RUTHERFORD, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MOLLY RUTHERFORD, MD's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.2M in brand drug costs.
How many Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 24,795 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider writes 3,033 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MOLLY RUTHERFORD, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MOLLY RUTHERFORD, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Eliquis, Metoprolol Succinate, Rosuvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MOLLY RUTHERFORD, MD accept Medicare?
MOLLY RUTHERFORD, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 7,985 Part D claims and 885 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MOLLY RUTHERFORD, MD's credentials?
MOLLY RUTHERFORD, MD's NPI is 1861609091 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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