2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1285682518
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RAY BEGAY

Family Medicine Physician in LEITCHFIELD, Kentucky. 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
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 222 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

RAY BEGAY filed 6,468 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in LEITCHFIELD, Kentucky, prescribing 88% generic.

6K
Part D claims, 2023
88%
generic prescribing

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

RAY BEGAY's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

6,468 Top 4% higher than 96% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

RAY BEGAY 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).

What does the federal data show about RAY BEGAY?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/05/2006

NPI 1285682518

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

6,468 89% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in Kentucky

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers

Kentucky providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Kentucky

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

RAY BEGAY appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider at 400 MILL ST, LEITCHFIELD, KY, 42754, with a listed phone of (270) 259-0352. NPI 1285682518 was issued on 05/05/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BEGAY 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 6,468 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 222 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $571K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.4%. 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.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

400 MILL ST
LEITCHFIELD, KY 42754

Provider Details

NPI 1285682518
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/05/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

RAY BEGAY — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 6,468 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.

6,468
Total Claims
$571K
Total Drug Cost
222
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
11,432
Total Day Supply
322,160
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$457K
Generic Drug Cost
$111K
Opioid Claims
608 (9.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
272

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.48
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male
Age Distribution
<65: 41, 65-74: 100, 75-84: 57, 85+: 24

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What RAY BEGAY prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
472
Gabapentin
274
Amlodipine Besylate
201
Lisinopril
170
Atorvastatin Calcium
153
Omeprazole
142
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
137
Citalopram Hbr
Citalopram Hydrobromide
122
Carvedilol
113
Allopurinol
108

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How RAY BEGAY fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

RAY BEGAY's 6,468 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Kentucky

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RAY BEGAY's specialty?
RAY BEGAY specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in LEITCHFIELD, Kentucky.
How much does RAY BEGAY prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RAY BEGAY wrote 6,468 Medicare Part D claims totaling $571K in drug costs for 222 beneficiaries.
Where is RAY BEGAY located?
RAY BEGAY is located at 400 MILL ST, LEITCHFIELD, KY, 42754. Phone: (270) 259-0352.
What is RAY BEGAY's NPI number?
RAY BEGAY's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285682518, issued on 05/05/2006.
Does RAY BEGAY prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RAY BEGAY's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $457K in brand drug costs.
Does RAY BEGAY prescribe opioids?
Yes, RAY BEGAY had 608 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.4%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RAY BEGAY prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RAY BEGAY's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RAY BEGAY accept Medicare?
RAY BEGAY appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,468 Part D claims and 222 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RAY BEGAY's credentials?
RAY BEGAY's NPI is 1285682518. 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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