2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1831139005 M.D.
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RICHARD AASHEIM, M.D.

Family Medicine Physician in GREENEVILLE, Tennessee. 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
15K
Medicare Part D claims · 402 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$304.55
18 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: RICHARD AASHEIM, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in GREENEVILLE, Tennessee with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 15K claims across 402 beneficiaries — 12% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $304.55 across 18 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: RICHARD AASHEIM, M.D. filed 15,308 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across GREENEVILLE, Tennessee. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

RICHARD AASHEIM, 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).

RICHARD AASHEIM, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/07/2006

NPI 1831139005

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

15,308 348% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Tennessee

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

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).

RICHARD AASHEIM, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider practicing in GREENEVILLE, Tennessee, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1831139005. 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.

RICHARD AASHEIM, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 438 E VANN RD, GREENEVILLE, TN, 37743, with a listed phone of (423) 278-1700. NPI 1831139005 was issued on 06/07/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AASHEIM 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 15,308 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 402 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.6 million in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.0%. 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

438 E VANN RD
GREENEVILLE, TN 37743

Provider Details

NPI 1831139005
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/07/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RICHARD AASHEIM, 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.

TAKOMA REGIONAL HOSPITAL INC
GREENEVILLE, TN

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 RICHARD AASHEIM, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$305

Largest payer

Novo Nordisk 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 · Typical

RICHARD AASHEIM, M.D. — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 15,308 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.

15,308
Total Claims
$1.6M
Total Drug Cost
402
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
24,777
Total Day Supply
693,748
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.3M
Generic Drug Cost
$328K
Opioid Claims
915 (6.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
657

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.65
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 107, 65-74: 164, 75-84: 109, 85+: 22

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
680
Gabapentin
580
Omeprazole
449
Levothyroxine Sodium
352
Furosemide
343
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
329
Amlodipine Besylate
309
Tizanidine Hcl
287
Alprazolam
282
Meloxicam
279

* 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 RICHARD AASHEIM, M.D. 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

RICHARD AASHEIM, M.D.'s 15,308 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Tennessee

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RICHARD AASHEIM, M.D.'s specialty?
RICHARD AASHEIM, M.D. specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in GREENEVILLE, Tennessee. Credentials: M.D..
How much does RICHARD AASHEIM, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RICHARD AASHEIM, M.D. wrote 15,308 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.6M in drug costs for 402 beneficiaries.
Where is RICHARD AASHEIM, M.D. located?
RICHARD AASHEIM, M.D. is located at 438 E VANN RD, GREENEVILLE, TN, 37743. Phone: (423) 278-1700.
What is RICHARD AASHEIM, M.D.'s NPI number?
RICHARD AASHEIM, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831139005, issued on 06/07/2006.
Does RICHARD AASHEIM, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RICHARD AASHEIM, M.D.'s prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.3M in brand drug costs.
Does RICHARD AASHEIM, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, RICHARD AASHEIM, M.D. had 915 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.0%.
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 RICHARD AASHEIM, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RICHARD AASHEIM, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin, Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RICHARD AASHEIM, M.D. accept Medicare?
RICHARD AASHEIM, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 15,308 Part D claims and 402 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RICHARD AASHEIM, M.D.'s credentials?
RICHARD AASHEIM, M.D.'s NPI is 1831139005 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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