2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery Physician NPI 1043498553 M.D.
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RHETT HALLOWS, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in RALEIGH, 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
487
Medicare Part D claims · 181 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician avg: 324
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$80.2K
70 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

RHETT HALLOWS, M.D. filed 487 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in RALEIGH, North Carolina, prescribing 96% generic.

487
Part D claims, 2023
96%
generic prescribing
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.

RHETT HALLOWS, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

487 Top 38% higher than 62% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

RHETT HALLOWS, 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).

What does the federal data show about RHETT HALLOWS, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/06/2008

NPI 1043498553

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

25,781 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

487 50% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 324

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Orthopaedic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician share within North Carolina

1. Orthopaedic Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

RHETT HALLOWS, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 7850 BRIER CREEK PKWY STE 200, RALEIGH, NC, 27617, with a listed phone of (919) 846-3938. NPI 1043498553 was issued on 02/06/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HALLOWS 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 487 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 181 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $14K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 29.8%. 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.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 25,781 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 324 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

7850 BRIER CREEK PKWY STE 200
RALEIGH, NC 27617

Provider Details

NPI 1043498553
Specialty Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/06/2008

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RHETT HALLOWS, 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.

EMERGEORTHO PA
RALEIGH, 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).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for RHETT HALLOWS, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$80.2K

Largest payer

Smith+Nephew, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

RHETT HALLOWS, M.D. — brand share 4.0%
Specialty average (est.)

4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 487 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.

487
Total Claims
$14K
Total Drug Cost
181
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
533
Total Day Supply
10,476
Brand vs Generic
4% brand / 96% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$10K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Opioid Claims
145 (29.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
29

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.94
Gender Split
71% female / 29% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What RHETT HALLOWS, M.D. 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
Meloxicam
146
Oxycodone Hcl
95
Gabapentin
48
Celecoxib
33
Tramadol Hcl
26
Amoxicillin
17
Diclofenac Sodium
16
Eliquis
Apixaban
15
Ondansetron Hcl
14
Methylprednisolone
12

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

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Overview

How RHETT HALLOWS, M.D. fits within the Orthopaedic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

25,781
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
324
Avg Claims per Provider

RHETT HALLOWS, M.D.'s 487 claims are above the specialty average of 324.

Nearby Orthopaedic 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 HALLOWS.

Compare Orthopaedic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RHETT HALLOWS, M.D.'s specialty?
RHETT HALLOWS, M.D. specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery Physician and practices in RALEIGH, North Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does RHETT HALLOWS, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RHETT HALLOWS, M.D. wrote 487 Medicare Part D claims totaling $14K in drug costs for 181 beneficiaries.
Where is RHETT HALLOWS, M.D. located?
RHETT HALLOWS, M.D. is located at 7850 BRIER CREEK PKWY STE 200, RALEIGH, NC, 27617. Phone: (919) 846-3938.
What is RHETT HALLOWS, M.D.'s NPI number?
RHETT HALLOWS, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043498553, issued on 02/06/2008.
Does RHETT HALLOWS, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RHETT HALLOWS, M.D.'s prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $10K in brand drug costs.
Does RHETT HALLOWS, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, RHETT HALLOWS, M.D. had 145 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 29.8%.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 25,781 Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider writes 324 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RHETT HALLOWS, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RHETT HALLOWS, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Meloxicam, Oxycodone Hcl, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RHETT HALLOWS, M.D. accept Medicare?
RHETT HALLOWS, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 487 Part D claims and 181 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RHETT HALLOWS, M.D.'s credentials?
RHETT HALLOWS, M.D.'s NPI is 1043498553 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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