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RAMON IGNACIO, MD

Hospitalist Physician in IOWA CITY, Iowa. 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
332
Medicare Part D claims · 151 beneficiaries · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: RAMON IGNACIO, MD is a Hospitalist Physician ([object Object]) practicing in IOWA CITY, Iowa with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 332 claims across 151 beneficiaries — 13% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: RAMON IGNACIO, MD filed 332 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across IOWA CITY, Iowa. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

RAMON IGNACIO, 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).

RAMON IGNACIO, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/13/2007

NPI 1043405814

Primary specialty

Hospitalist Physician

Mid-sized

16,825 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

332 63% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 888

Specialty distribution in Iowa

How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among Iowa providers

Iowa providers

Hospitalist Physician share within Iowa

1. Hospitalist Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hospitalist Physician share within Iowa

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

RAMON IGNACIO, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider practicing in IOWA CITY, Iowa, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1043405814. 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.

RAMON IGNACIO, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospitalist Physician provider holding MD credentials at 500 E MARKET ST, IOWA CITY, IA, 52245, with a listed phone of (319) 339-3551. NPI 1043405814 was issued on 09/13/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what IGNACIO 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 332 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 151 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $22K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.9%. 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.

Hospitalist Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,825 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 888 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

500 E MARKET ST
IOWA CITY, IA 52245

Provider Details

NPI 1043405814
Specialty Hospitalist Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/13/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RAMON IGNACIO, 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.

STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
IOWA CITY, IA

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 · Typical

RAMON IGNACIO, MD — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 332 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.

332
Total Claims
$22K
Total Drug Cost
151
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
338
Total Day Supply
6,918
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$18K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Opioid Claims
13 (3.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
68

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.73
Gender Split
51% female / 49% male
Age Distribution
<65: 18, 65-74: 58, 75-84: 36, 85+: 39

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Prednisone
22
Furosemide
20
Brilinta
Ticagrelor
16
Azithromycin
15
Metoprolol Tartrate
15
Cefdinir
13
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
13
Atorvastatin Calcium
12
Levofloxacin
12

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

Hospitalist Physician Overview

How RAMON IGNACIO, MD fits within the Hospitalist Physician landscape nationally.

16,825
Hospitalist Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hospitalist Physician
888
Avg Claims per Provider

RAMON IGNACIO, MD's 332 claims are below the specialty average of 888.

Nearby Hospitalist Physician Providers in Iowa

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RAMON IGNACIO, MD's specialty?
RAMON IGNACIO, MD specializes in Hospitalist Physician and practices in IOWA CITY, Iowa. Credentials: MD.
How much does RAMON IGNACIO, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RAMON IGNACIO, MD wrote 332 Medicare Part D claims totaling $22K in drug costs for 151 beneficiaries.
Where is RAMON IGNACIO, MD located?
RAMON IGNACIO, MD is located at 500 E MARKET ST, IOWA CITY, IA, 52245. Phone: (319) 339-3551.
What is RAMON IGNACIO, MD's NPI number?
RAMON IGNACIO, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043405814, issued on 09/13/2007.
Does RAMON IGNACIO, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RAMON IGNACIO, MD's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $18K in brand drug costs.
Does RAMON IGNACIO, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, RAMON IGNACIO, MD had 13 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.9%.
How many Hospitalist Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,825 Hospitalist Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hospitalist Physician provider writes 888 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RAMON IGNACIO, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RAMON IGNACIO, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Furosemide, Brilinta. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RAMON IGNACIO, MD accept Medicare?
RAMON IGNACIO, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 332 Part D claims and 151 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RAMON IGNACIO, MD's credentials?
RAMON IGNACIO, MD's NPI is 1043405814 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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