NPI registry status
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2026 NPPES data Surgery Physician NPI 1023146289 MD
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Surgery Physician in Eden, North Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 36,191 in Surgery Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
265
Medicare Part D claims · 95 beneficiaries · Surgery Physician avg: 169
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Reginald Cathey, MD filed 265 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Surgery Physician in Eden, North Carolina.
- 265
- Part D claims, 2023
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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.
Reginald Cathey, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
265 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Reginald Cathey, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Reginald Cathey, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
265 57% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Surgery Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Reginald Cathey, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 515 THOMPSON ST, Eden, NC, 27288, with a listed phone of (336) 623-9118. NPI 1023146289 was issued on 03/01/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 265 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 95 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $17K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 18.5%.
Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 36,191 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 169 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1023146289 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 03/01/2007 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Reginald Cathey, 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.
Unc Physicians Network LLC
Eden, NC
Unc Rockingham Health Care Inc
Eden, NC
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
265
Total Claims
$17K
Total Drug Cost
95
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 282
- Total Day Supply
- 4,666
- Generic Drug Cost
- $14K
- Opioid Claims
- 49 (18.5% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 76
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.96
- Gender Split
- 52% female / 48% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 23, 65-74: 49, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Reginald Cathey, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron Odt
40 claims
- Doxycycline Hyclate
Doxycycline Hyclate
37 claims
- Naproxen
Naproxen
33 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
28 claims
- Tramadol Hcl
Tramadol Hcl
21 claims
- Triamcinolone Acet…
Triamcinolone Acetonide
21 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
16 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul… 11
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Ondansetron Odt Ondansetron | 40 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 37 |
| Naproxen | 33 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 28 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 21 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 21 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 16 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Surgery Physician Overview
How Reginald Cathey, MD fits within the Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
36,191
Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Surgery Physician
169
Avg Claims per Provider
Reginald Cathey, MD's 265 claims are above the specialty average of 169.
Nearby Surgery Physician Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Cathey.
Ashley Aaron
Greenville, NC
Dr. Byron Abels
M.D.
Cary, NC
Dr. Matthew Abraham
MD
Concord, NC
Dr. Jeffrey Abrams
MD
Raleigh, NC
Dr. Hardean Achneck
MD
Durham, NC
Compare Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the North Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Surgery Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Reginald Cathey, MD's specialty? ▼
Reginald Cathey, MD specializes in Surgery Physician and practices in Eden, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does Reginald Cathey, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Reginald Cathey, MD wrote 265 Medicare Part D claims totaling $17K in drug costs for 95 beneficiaries.
Where is Reginald Cathey, MD located? ▼
Reginald Cathey, MD is located at 515 THOMPSON ST, Eden, NC, 27288. Phone: (336) 623-9118.
What is Reginald Cathey, MD's NPI number? ▼
Reginald Cathey, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023146289, issued on 03/01/2007.
Does Reginald Cathey, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Reginald Cathey, MD had 49 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 18.5%.
How many Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 36,191 Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Surgery Physician provider writes 169 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Reginald Cathey, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Reginald Cathey, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ondansetron Odt, Doxycycline Hyclate, Naproxen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Reginald Cathey, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Reginald Cathey, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 265 Part D claims and 95 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Reginald Cathey, MD's credentials? ▼
Reginald Cathey, MD's NPI is 1023146289 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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