2026 NPPES data Emergency Medicine Physician NPI 1891761839 MD
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RALPH BARNARD, MD

Emergency Medicine Physician in TROY, Pennsylvania. 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
350
Medicare Part D claims · 81 beneficiaries · Emergency Medicine Physician avg: 352
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$245.6
11 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: RALPH BARNARD, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in TROY, Pennsylvania with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 350 claims across 81 beneficiaries — 5% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $245.6 across 11 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: RALPH BARNARD, MD filed 350 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across TROY, Pennsylvania. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

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

RALPH BARNARD, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/28/2006

NPI 1891761839

Primary specialty

Emergency Medicine Physician

High-volume

64,398 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

350 1% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 352

Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania

How Emergency Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers

Pennsylvania providers

Emergency Medicine Physician share within Pennsylvania

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

RALPH BARNARD, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider practicing in TROY, Pennsylvania, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1891761839. 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.

RALPH BARNARD, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Emergency Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 275 GUTHRIE DR, TROY, PA, 16947, with a listed phone of (570) 297-2121. NPI 1891761839 was issued on 02/28/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BARNARD 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 350 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 81 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $24K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.3%. 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.

Emergency Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 64,398 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 352 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

275 GUTHRIE DR
TROY, PA 16947

Provider Details

NPI 1891761839
Specialty Emergency Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/28/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RALPH BARNARD, 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.

EMERGENCY CARE SERVICES OF PENNSYLVANIA PC
MUNCY, PA

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 RALPH BARNARD, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$246

Largest payer

Braeburn 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.

License & disciplinary context — Pennsylvania PA-BOM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to RALPH BARNARD, MD. To verify RALPH BARNARD, MD's current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases

PA-BOM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Pennsylvania disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

RALPH BARNARD, MD — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 350 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.

350
Total Claims
$24K
Total Drug Cost
81
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
356
Total Day Supply
7,595
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$12K
Generic Drug Cost
$12K
Opioid Claims
15 (4.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
39

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.44
Gender Split
52% female / 48% male
Age Distribution
<65: 28, 65-74: 23, 75-84: 19, 85+: 11

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Buprenorphine Hcl
79
Buprenorphine-Naloxone
Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl
65
Ibuprofen
19
Gabapentin
15
Citalopram Hbr
Citalopram Hydrobromide
12
Pregabalin
12

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

Emergency Medicine Physician Overview

How RALPH BARNARD, MD fits within the Emergency Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

64,398
Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Emergency Medicine Physician
352
Avg Claims per Provider

RALPH BARNARD, MD's 350 claims are below the specialty average of 352.

Nearby Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in Pennsylvania

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RALPH BARNARD, MD's specialty?
RALPH BARNARD, MD specializes in Emergency Medicine Physician and practices in TROY, Pennsylvania. Credentials: MD.
How much does RALPH BARNARD, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RALPH BARNARD, MD wrote 350 Medicare Part D claims totaling $24K in drug costs for 81 beneficiaries.
Where is RALPH BARNARD, MD located?
RALPH BARNARD, MD is located at 275 GUTHRIE DR, TROY, PA, 16947. Phone: (570) 297-2121.
What is RALPH BARNARD, MD's NPI number?
RALPH BARNARD, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891761839, issued on 02/28/2006.
Does RALPH BARNARD, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RALPH BARNARD, MD's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $12K in brand drug costs.
Does RALPH BARNARD, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, RALPH BARNARD, MD had 15 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.3%.
How many Emergency Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 64,398 Emergency Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Emergency Medicine Physician provider writes 352 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RALPH BARNARD, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RALPH BARNARD, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Buprenorphine Hcl, Buprenorphine-Naloxone, Ibuprofen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RALPH BARNARD, MD accept Medicare?
RALPH BARNARD, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 350 Part D claims and 81 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RALPH BARNARD, MD's credentials?
RALPH BARNARD, MD's NPI is 1891761839 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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