2026 NPPES data Medical Oncology Physician NPI 1386750149 MD
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PATRICIA RICH, MD

Medical Oncology Physician in ATLANTA, Georgia. 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
379
Medicare Part D claims · 87 beneficiaries · Medical Oncology Physician avg: 689
Generic prescribing
80%
generic claims · 20% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
98.5/100
▲ 15 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$193.81
7 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: PATRICIA RICH, MD is a Medical Oncology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ATLANTA, Georgia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 379 claims across 87 beneficiaries — 20% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 98.5/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $193.81 across 7 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: PATRICIA RICH, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 98.5 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 379 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

PATRICIA RICH, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

PATRICIA RICH, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/22/2006

NPI 1386750149

Primary specialty

Medical Oncology Physician

Niche

3,792 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

379 45% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 689

MIPS final score

98.5/100 15.400000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Medical Oncology Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Medical Oncology Physician share within Georgia

1. Medical Oncology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Medical Oncology Physician share within Georgia

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

PATRICIA RICH, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Medical Oncology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
98.5/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Medical Oncology Physician) — 98.5/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%98.5%
MIPS final score (Medical Oncology Physician) — 98.5/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

PATRICIA RICH, MD is a Medical Oncology Physician provider practicing in ATLANTA, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1386750149. 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.

PATRICIA RICH, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Oncology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1800 HOWELL MILL RD NW STE 130, ATLANTA, GA, 30318, with a listed phone of (404) 605-5000. NPI 1386750149 was issued on 08/22/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what RICH 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 379 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 87 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $994K in drug spend, split 20% brand-name and 80% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 98.5/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Medical Oncology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,792 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 689 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

1800 HOWELL MILL RD NW STE 130
ATLANTA, GA 30318

Provider Details

NPI 1386750149
Specialty Medical Oncology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/22/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

98.5
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
98
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where PATRICIA RICH, 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.

PARKVIEW HEALTH SYSTEM INC
FORT WAYNE, IN

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 PATRICIA RICH, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$194

Largest payer

Amgen 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

PATRICIA RICH, MD — brand share 20.0%
Specialty average (est.)

20% brand-name claims vs 80% generic, on 379 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.

379
Total Claims
$994K
Total Drug Cost
87
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
447
Total Day Supply
9,821
Brand vs Generic
20% brand / 80% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$931K
Generic Drug Cost
$63K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.14
Gender Split
71% female / 29% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Dexamethasone
38
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
36
Prochlorperazine Maleate
30
Anastrozole
22
Potassium Chloride
22
Letrozole
16
Ondansetron Hcl
15
Verzenio
Abemaciclib
13
Xtandi
Enzalutamide
13
Fulvestrant
12

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

Medical Oncology Physician Overview

How PATRICIA RICH, MD fits within the Medical Oncology Physician landscape nationally.

3,792
Medical Oncology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Medical Oncology Physician
689
Avg Claims per Provider

PATRICIA RICH, MD's 379 claims are below the specialty average of 689.

Nearby Medical Oncology Physician Providers in Georgia

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

Compare Medical Oncology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PATRICIA RICH, MD's specialty?
PATRICIA RICH, MD specializes in Medical Oncology Physician and practices in ATLANTA, Georgia. Credentials: MD.
How much does PATRICIA RICH, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PATRICIA RICH, MD wrote 379 Medicare Part D claims totaling $994K in drug costs for 87 beneficiaries.
What is PATRICIA RICH, MD's Medicare quality score?
PATRICIA RICH, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 98.5/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is PATRICIA RICH, MD located?
PATRICIA RICH, MD is located at 1800 HOWELL MILL RD NW STE 130, ATLANTA, GA, 30318. Phone: (404) 605-5000.
What is PATRICIA RICH, MD's NPI number?
PATRICIA RICH, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386750149, issued on 08/22/2006.
Does PATRICIA RICH, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PATRICIA RICH, MD's prescribing is 20% brand-name and 80% generic drugs by claim count, with $931K in brand drug costs.
How many Medical Oncology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 3,792 Medical Oncology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Medical Oncology Physician provider writes 689 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does PATRICIA RICH, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PATRICIA RICH, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Dexamethasone, Ondansetron Odt, Prochlorperazine Maleate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PATRICIA RICH, MD accept Medicare?
PATRICIA RICH, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 379 Part D claims and 87 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PATRICIA RICH, MD's credentials?
PATRICIA RICH, MD's NPI is 1386750149 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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