2026 NPPES data Obstetrics Physician NPI 1780921247 WHNP
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RACHEL RUNKLE, WHNP

Obstetrics Physician in RALEIGH, North Carolina. 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
70
Medicare Part D claims · 28 beneficiaries · Obstetrics Physician avg: 319
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 19% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
91.102/100
▲ 8 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$174.62
9 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: RACHEL RUNKLE, WHNP is a Obstetrics Physician ([object Object]) practicing in RALEIGH, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 70 claims across 28 beneficiaries — 19% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.102/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $174.62 across 9 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: RACHEL RUNKLE, WHNP reported a CMS MIPS final score of 91.102 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 70 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)

RACHEL RUNKLE, WHNP 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).

RACHEL RUNKLE, WHNP at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/03/2013

NPI 1780921247

Primary specialty

Obstetrics Physician

Niche

1,402 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

70 78% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 319

MIPS final score

91.102/100 8.00200000000001% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Obstetrics Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Obstetrics Physician share within North Carolina

1. Obstetrics Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Obstetrics Physician share within North Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

RACHEL RUNKLE, WHNP's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Obstetrics Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
91.102/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Obstetrics Physician) — 91.102/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%91.1%
MIPS final score (Obstetrics Physician) — 91.102/100 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).

RACHEL RUNKLE, WHNP is a Obstetrics Physician provider practicing in RALEIGH, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: WHNP. NPI: 1780921247. 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.

RACHEL RUNKLE, WHNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Obstetrics Physician provider holding WHNP credentials at 2615 LAKE DR, RALEIGH, NC, 27607, with a listed phone of (919) 781-9555. NPI 1780921247 was issued on 01/03/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what RUNKLE 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 70 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 28 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $10K in drug spend, split 19% brand-name and 81% 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 91.102/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 90.09, Cost 80.2499), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Obstetrics Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,402 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 319 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

2615 LAKE DR
RALEIGH, NC 27607

Provider Details

NPI 1780921247
Specialty Obstetrics Physician
Credentials WHNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 01/03/2013

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

91.102
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
90.09
Quality
80.2499
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RACHEL RUNKLE, WHNP 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.

UWH OF THE CAROLINAS PLLC
RALEIGH, NC

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 RACHEL RUNKLE, WHNP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$175

Largest payer

Evofem Biosciences, 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

RACHEL RUNKLE, WHNP — brand share 19.0%
Specialty average (est.)

19% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 70 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.

70
Total Claims
$10K
Total Drug Cost
28
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
132
Total Day Supply
3,374
Brand vs Generic
19% brand / 81% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$7K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.57
Gender Split
100% female / 0% 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
Estradiol
12

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

Obstetrics Physician Overview

How RACHEL RUNKLE, WHNP fits within the Obstetrics Physician landscape nationally.

1,402
Obstetrics Physician Providers in US
54
States with Obstetrics Physician
319
Avg Claims per Provider

RACHEL RUNKLE, WHNP's 70 claims are below the specialty average of 319.

Nearby Obstetrics Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as RUNKLE.

Compare Obstetrics Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RACHEL RUNKLE, WHNP's specialty?
RACHEL RUNKLE, WHNP specializes in Obstetrics Physician and practices in RALEIGH, North Carolina. Credentials: WHNP.
How much does RACHEL RUNKLE, WHNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RACHEL RUNKLE, WHNP wrote 70 Medicare Part D claims totaling $10K in drug costs for 28 beneficiaries.
What is RACHEL RUNKLE, WHNP's Medicare quality score?
RACHEL RUNKLE, WHNP has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.102/100 (Quality: 90.09, Cost: 80.2499). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is RACHEL RUNKLE, WHNP located?
RACHEL RUNKLE, WHNP is located at 2615 LAKE DR, RALEIGH, NC, 27607. Phone: (919) 781-9555.
What is RACHEL RUNKLE, WHNP's NPI number?
RACHEL RUNKLE, WHNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780921247, issued on 01/03/2013.
Does RACHEL RUNKLE, WHNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RACHEL RUNKLE, WHNP's prescribing is 19% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $7K in brand drug costs.
How many Obstetrics Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,402 Obstetrics Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Obstetrics Physician provider writes 319 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RACHEL RUNKLE, WHNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RACHEL RUNKLE, WHNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Estradiol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RACHEL RUNKLE, WHNP accept Medicare?
RACHEL RUNKLE, WHNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 70 Part D claims and 28 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RACHEL RUNKLE, WHNP's credentials?
RACHEL RUNKLE, WHNP's NPI is 1780921247 with credentials WHNP. 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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