2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1528033826 M.D.
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RHETT HIGH, M.D.

Specialist 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
135
Medicare Part D claims · 53 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
Industry payments
$480.78
17 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

RHETT HIGH, M.D. filed 135 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Specialist in RALEIGH, North Carolina.

135
Part D claims, 2023
$480.78
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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

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

135 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 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

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

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/21/2006

NPI 1528033826

Primary specialty

Specialist

High-volume

69,658 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

135 91% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,474

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Specialist compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Specialist share within North Carolina

1. Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Specialist share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Specialist) — 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 HIGH, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding M.D. credentials at 1112 DRESSER CT, RALEIGH, NC, 27609, with a listed phone of (919) 872-2616. NPI 1528033826 was issued on 02/21/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HIGH 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 135 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 53 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 38.5%. 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.

Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,658 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 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

1112 DRESSER CT
RALEIGH, NC 27609

Provider Details

NPI 1528033826
Specialty Specialist
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/21/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RHETT HIGH, 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.

RALEIGH PLASTIC SURGERY CENTER INC
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 HIGH, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$481

Largest payer

Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

135
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
53
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
135
Total Day Supply
826
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
52 (38.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
58

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.01

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What RHETT HIGH, 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
Cefadroxil
43
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
43
Promethazine Hcl
13

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

Specialist Overview

How RHETT HIGH, M.D. fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.

69,658
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider

RHETT HIGH, M.D.'s 135 claims are below the specialty average of 1,474.

Nearby Specialist Providers in North Carolina

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

Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RHETT HIGH, M.D.'s specialty?
RHETT HIGH, M.D. specializes in Specialist and practices in RALEIGH, North Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does RHETT HIGH, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RHETT HIGH, M.D. wrote 135 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 53 beneficiaries.
Where is RHETT HIGH, M.D. located?
RHETT HIGH, M.D. is located at 1112 DRESSER CT, RALEIGH, NC, 27609. Phone: (919) 872-2616.
What is RHETT HIGH, M.D.'s NPI number?
RHETT HIGH, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528033826, issued on 02/21/2006.
Does RHETT HIGH, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, RHETT HIGH, M.D. had 52 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 38.5%.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 69,658 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RHETT HIGH, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RHETT HIGH, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Cefadroxil, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Promethazine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RHETT HIGH, M.D. accept Medicare?
RHETT HIGH, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 135 Part D claims and 53 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RHETT HIGH, M.D.'s credentials?
RHETT HIGH, M.D.'s NPI is 1528033826 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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