2026 NPPES data Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician NPI 1801998810 MD
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RALPH REACH, MD

Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in ASHEVILLE, 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
86
Medicare Part D claims · 12 beneficiaries · Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: RALPH REACH, MD is a Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ASHEVILLE, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 86 claims across 12 beneficiaries — 16% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: RALPH REACH, MD filed 86 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across ASHEVILLE, North Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

RALPH REACH, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

RALPH REACH, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/01/2006

NPI 1801998810

Primary specialty

Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician

Niche

763 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

86 92% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,134

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within North Carolina

1. Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

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

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Addiction Medicine (Family 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 REACH, MD is a Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider practicing in ASHEVILLE, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1801998810. 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 REACH, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 34 N ANN ST, ASHEVILLE, NC, 28801, with a listed phone of (540) 460-8472. NPI 1801998810 was issued on 09/01/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what REACH 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 86 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 12 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $13K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% 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.

Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 763 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 1,134 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

34 N ANN ST
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801

Provider Details

NPI 1801998810
Specialty Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/01/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

RALPH REACH, MD — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 86 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.

86
Total Claims
$13K
Total Drug Cost
12
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
110
Total Day Supply
2,881
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$11K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
60.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.95

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-Naloxone
Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl
17
Suboxone
Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl
13
Azelastine Hcl
12

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

Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Overview

How RALPH REACH, MD fits within the Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

763
Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in US
48
States with Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
1,134
Avg Claims per Provider

RALPH REACH, MD's 86 claims are below the specialty average of 1,134.

Nearby Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in North Carolina

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

Compare Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RALPH REACH, MD's specialty?
RALPH REACH, MD specializes in Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician and practices in ASHEVILLE, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does RALPH REACH, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RALPH REACH, MD wrote 86 Medicare Part D claims totaling $13K in drug costs for 12 beneficiaries.
Where is RALPH REACH, MD located?
RALPH REACH, MD is located at 34 N ANN ST, ASHEVILLE, NC, 28801. Phone: (540) 460-8472.
What is RALPH REACH, MD's NPI number?
RALPH REACH, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801998810, issued on 09/01/2006.
Does RALPH REACH, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RALPH REACH, MD's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $11K in brand drug costs.
How many Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 763 Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,134 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RALPH REACH, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RALPH REACH, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Buprenorphine-Naloxone, Suboxone, Azelastine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RALPH REACH, MD accept Medicare?
RALPH REACH, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 86 Part D claims and 12 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RALPH REACH, MD's credentials?
RALPH REACH, MD's NPI is 1801998810 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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