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2026 NPPES data Hematology & Oncology Physician NPI 1053387266 M.D.
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Hematology & Oncology Physician in Salem, Virginia.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 11,232 in Hematology & Oncology 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
384
Medicare Part D claims · 112 beneficiaries · Hematology & Oncology Physician avg: 847
Generic prescribing
71%
generic claims · 29% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
84/100
▲ 1 pts above national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
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
Paul Richards, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 84/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 384 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 84/100
- MIPS score · +1 vs avg
- 384
- Part D claims, 2023
- 71%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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Paul Richards, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
84 42nd percentile higher than 42% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Paul Richards, M.D. sits
This provider among hematology & oncology physician peers
Across the 4,233 hematology & oncology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Paul Richards, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 29% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 42% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one hematology & oncology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Paul Richards, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Paul Richards, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting - 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 Paul Richards, M.D.?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Hematology & Oncology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
384 55% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
84/100 0.9 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Virginia
How Hematology & Oncology Physician compares to other specialties among Virginia providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Paul Richards, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Hematology & Oncology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 84/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Hematology & Oncology Physician) - 84/100 vs national avg 83.1
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.
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).
Paul Richards, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hematology & Oncology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1900 ELECTRIC RD, Salem, VA, 24153, with a listed phone of (540) 774-8660. NPI 1053387266 was issued on 02/27/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 384 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 112 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $823K in drug spend, split 29% brand-name and 71% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.6%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 84/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 73.8, Cost 57.2), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Hematology & Oncology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 11,232 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 847 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 | 1053387266 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Hematology & Oncology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 02/27/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
83.9724
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
73.8008
Quality
57.1654
Cost
99
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Paul Richards, M.D. - brand share 29.0%
Hematology & Oncology Physician average
29% brand-name claims vs 71% generic, on 384 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.
384
Total Claims
$823K
Total Drug Cost
112
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 699
- Total Day Supply
- 20,440
- Brand vs Generic
- 29% brand / 71% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $815K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $8K
- Opioid Claims
- 14 (3.6% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.02
- Gender Split
- 71% female / 29% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 11, 65-74: 55, 75-84: 32, 85+: 14
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Paul Richards, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Letrozole
Letrozole
47 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
42 claims
- Hydroxyurea
Hydroxyurea
26 claims
- Jakafi 16
Jakafi
16 claims
- Ibrance 14
Ibrance
14 claims
- Escitalopram Oxalate 13
Escitalopram Oxalate
13 claims
- Ondansetron Hcl 13
Ondansetron Hcl
13 claims
- Tamoxifen Citrate 12
Tamoxifen Citrate
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Letrozole | 47 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 42 |
| Hydroxyurea | 26 |
| Jakafi Ruxolitinib Phosphate | 16 |
| Ibrance Palbociclib | 14 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 13 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 13 |
| Tamoxifen Citrate | 12 |
| Anastrozole | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Hematology & Oncology Physician Overview
How Paul Richards, M.D. fits within the Hematology & Oncology Physician landscape nationally.
11,232
Hematology & Oncology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hematology & Oncology Physician
847
Avg Claims per Provider
Paul Richards, M.D.'s 384 claims are below the specialty average of 847.
Nearby Hematology & Oncology Physician Providers in Virginia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Virginia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Richards.
Dr. Nagla Abdel Karim
MD
Fairfax, VA
Dr. Shaad Abedin
MD FACP
Fredericksburg, VA
Dr. Kimberly Aderhold
DO
Salem, VA
Dr. Vanya Aggarwal
MD
Fairfax, VA
Dr. Aarti Ailawadi
P.A.
Charlottesville, VA
Compare Hematology & Oncology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paul Richards, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Paul Richards, M.D. specializes in Hematology & Oncology Physician and practices in Salem, Virginia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Paul Richards, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Paul Richards, M.D. wrote 384 Medicare Part D claims totaling $823K in drug costs for 112 beneficiaries.
What is Paul Richards, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Paul Richards, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 84/100 (Quality: 73.8, Cost: 57.2). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Paul Richards, M.D. located? ▼
Paul Richards, M.D. is located at 1900 ELECTRIC RD, Salem, VA, 24153. Phone: (540) 774-8660.
What is Paul Richards, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Paul Richards, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053387266, issued on 02/27/2006.
Does Paul Richards, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Paul Richards, M.D.'s prescribing is 29% brand-name and 71% generic drugs by claim count, with $815K in brand drug costs.
Does Paul Richards, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Paul Richards, M.D. had 14 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.6%.
How many Hematology & Oncology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 11,232 Hematology & Oncology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hematology & Oncology Physician provider writes 847 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Paul Richards, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Paul Richards, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Letrozole, Eliquis, Hydroxyurea. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Paul Richards, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Paul Richards, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 384 Part D claims and 112 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Paul Richards, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Paul Richards, M.D.'s NPI is 1053387266 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.
- 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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