2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1881707602 MD
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RICHARD EVANS, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in WATERTOWN, South Dakota. 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
245
Medicare Part D claims · 58 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
30%
generic claims · 70% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

RICHARD EVANS, MD filed 245 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in WATERTOWN, South Dakota, prescribing 30% generic.

245
Part D claims, 2023
30%
generic prescribing

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RICHARD EVANS, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

245 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

RICHARD EVANS, MD 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 RICHARD EVANS, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/16/2006

NPI 1881707602

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

245 91% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in South Dakota

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among South Dakota providers

South Dakota providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within South Dakota

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Internal 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 EVANS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 401 9TH AVE NW, WATERTOWN, SD, 57201, with a listed phone of (605) 882-7000. NPI 1881707602 was issued on 08/16/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what EVANS 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 245 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 58 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $131K in drug spend, split 70% brand-name and 30% generic by claim count. 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.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

401 9TH AVE NW
WATERTOWN, SD 57201

Provider Details

NPI 1881707602
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/16/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

RICHARD EVANS, MD — brand share 70.0%
Specialty average (est.)

70% brand-name claims vs 30% generic, on 245 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.

245
Total Claims
$131K
Total Drug Cost
58
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
294
Total Day Supply
8,519
Brand vs Generic
70% brand / 30% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$129K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.80
Gender Split
48% female / 52% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What RICHARD EVANS, MD 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
Breo Ellipta
Fluticasone/Vilanterol
44
Stiolto Respimat
Tiotropium Br/Olodaterol Hcl
29
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
24
Prednisone
19
Montelukast Sodium
16
Advair Diskus
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol
15
Famotidine
12
Trelegy Ellipta
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter
12

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How RICHARD EVANS, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

RICHARD EVANS, MD's 245 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in South Dakota

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Dakota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as EVANS.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RICHARD EVANS, MD's specialty?
RICHARD EVANS, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in WATERTOWN, South Dakota. Credentials: MD.
How much does RICHARD EVANS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RICHARD EVANS, MD wrote 245 Medicare Part D claims totaling $131K in drug costs for 58 beneficiaries.
Where is RICHARD EVANS, MD located?
RICHARD EVANS, MD is located at 401 9TH AVE NW, WATERTOWN, SD, 57201. Phone: (605) 882-7000.
What is RICHARD EVANS, MD's NPI number?
RICHARD EVANS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881707602, issued on 08/16/2006.
Does RICHARD EVANS, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RICHARD EVANS, MD's prescribing is 70% brand-name and 30% generic drugs by claim count, with $129K in brand drug costs.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RICHARD EVANS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RICHARD EVANS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Breo Ellipta, Stiolto Respimat, Albuterol Sulfate Hfa. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RICHARD EVANS, MD accept Medicare?
RICHARD EVANS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 245 Part D claims and 58 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RICHARD EVANS, MD's credentials?
RICHARD EVANS, MD's NPI is 1881707602 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

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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