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RALPH DUNNIGAN, M.D.

Neurology Physician in BISMARCK, North Dakota. 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 503 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: RALPH DUNNIGAN, M.D. is a Neurology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BISMARCK, North Dakota with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 5K claims across 503 beneficiaries — 8% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: RALPH DUNNIGAN, M.D. filed 5,483 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BISMARCK, North Dakota. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

RALPH DUNNIGAN, M.D. 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 DUNNIGAN, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/16/2006

NPI 1932151586

Primary specialty

Neurology Physician

Mid-sized

19,866 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

5,483 319% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,309

Specialty distribution in North Dakota

How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among North Dakota providers

North Dakota providers

Neurology Physician share within North Dakota

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Neurology 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 DUNNIGAN, M.D. is a Neurology Physician provider practicing in BISMARCK, North Dakota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1932151586. 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 DUNNIGAN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 401 N 9TH ST, BISMARCK, ND, 58501, with a listed phone of (701) 712-4500. NPI 1932151586 was issued on 05/16/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DUNNIGAN 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 5,483 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 503 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.1 million in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.5%. 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.

Neurology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 19,866 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,309 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

401 N 9TH ST
BISMARCK, ND 58501

Provider Details

NPI 1932151586
Specialty Neurology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/16/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RALPH DUNNIGAN, M.D. 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.

INNOVIS HEALTH LLC
BISMARCK, ND

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 · Generic-heavy

RALPH DUNNIGAN, M.D. — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 5,483 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.

5,483
Total Claims
$1.1M
Total Drug Cost
503
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
8,205
Total Day Supply
235,899
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$816K
Generic Drug Cost
$311K
Opioid Claims
190 (3.5% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.26
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male
Age Distribution
<65: 93, 65-74: 207, 75-84: 166, 85+: 37

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Carbidopa-Levodopa
Carbidopa/Levodopa
588
Gabapentin
391
Levetiracetam
387
Topiramate
197
Donepezil Hcl
186
Lamotrigine
185
Primidone
131
Duloxetine Hcl
125
Oxcarbazepine
114
Pregabalin
110

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

Neurology Physician Overview

How RALPH DUNNIGAN, M.D. fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.

19,866
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider

RALPH DUNNIGAN, M.D.'s 5,483 claims are above the specialty average of 1,309.

Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in North Dakota

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RALPH DUNNIGAN, M.D.'s specialty?
RALPH DUNNIGAN, M.D. specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in BISMARCK, North Dakota. Credentials: M.D..
How much does RALPH DUNNIGAN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RALPH DUNNIGAN, M.D. wrote 5,483 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.1M in drug costs for 503 beneficiaries.
Where is RALPH DUNNIGAN, M.D. located?
RALPH DUNNIGAN, M.D. is located at 401 N 9TH ST, BISMARCK, ND, 58501. Phone: (701) 712-4500.
What is RALPH DUNNIGAN, M.D.'s NPI number?
RALPH DUNNIGAN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932151586, issued on 05/16/2006.
Does RALPH DUNNIGAN, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RALPH DUNNIGAN, M.D.'s prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $816K in brand drug costs.
Does RALPH DUNNIGAN, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, RALPH DUNNIGAN, M.D. had 190 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.5%.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 19,866 Neurology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Neurology Physician provider writes 1,309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RALPH DUNNIGAN, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RALPH DUNNIGAN, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Carbidopa-Levodopa, Gabapentin, Levetiracetam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RALPH DUNNIGAN, M.D. accept Medicare?
RALPH DUNNIGAN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,483 Part D claims and 503 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RALPH DUNNIGAN, M.D.'s credentials?
RALPH DUNNIGAN, M.D.'s NPI is 1932151586 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

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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