2026 NPPES data Allergy & Immunology Physician NPI 1619177102 MD
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RICHARD HERRING, MD

Allergy & Immunology Physician in CHARLOTTE, 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
947
Medicare Part D claims · 217 beneficiaries · Allergy & Immunology Physician avg: 764
Generic prescribing
66%
generic claims · 34% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75.8143/100
▼ 7 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$766.27
22 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: RICHARD HERRING, MD is a Allergy & Immunology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in CHARLOTTE, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 947 claims across 217 beneficiaries — 34% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 75.8143/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $766.27 across 22 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: RICHARD HERRING, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75.8143 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 947 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

RICHARD HERRING, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

RICHARD HERRING, MD at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/23/2007

NPI 1619177102

Primary specialty

Allergy & Immunology Physician

Niche

3,390 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

947 24% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 764

MIPS final score

75.8143/100 7.285699999999991% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Allergy & Immunology Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Allergy & Immunology Physician share within North Carolina

1. Allergy & Immunology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Allergy & Immunology Physician share within North Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

RICHARD HERRING, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Allergy & Immunology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75.8143/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Allergy & Immunology Physician) — 75.8143/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%75.8%
MIPS final score (Allergy & Immunology Physician) — 75.8143/100 vs national avg 83.1

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 HERRING, MD is a Allergy & Immunology Physician provider practicing in CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1619177102. 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 HERRING, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Allergy & Immunology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2630 E 7TH ST, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28204, with a listed phone of (704) 372-7900. NPI 1619177102 was issued on 07/23/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HERRING 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 947 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 217 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $370K in drug spend, split 34% brand-name and 66% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 75.8143/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 86.8157, Cost 51.732), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Allergy & Immunology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,390 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 764 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

2630 E 7TH ST
CHARLOTTE, NC 28204

Provider Details

NPI 1619177102
Specialty Allergy & Immunology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/23/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

75.8143
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
86.8157
Quality
51.732
Cost
77
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RICHARD HERRING, 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.

CAROLINA ASTHMA AND ALLERGY CENTER PA
CORNELIUS, 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 RICHARD HERRING, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$766

Largest payer

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

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 · Above average

RICHARD HERRING, MD — brand share 34.0%
Specialty average (est.)

34% brand-name claims vs 66% generic, on 947 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.

947
Total Claims
$370K
Total Drug Cost
217
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,441
Total Day Supply
39,383
Brand vs Generic
34% brand / 66% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$348K
Generic Drug Cost
$22K
Antibiotic Claims
43

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.09
Gender Split
76% female / 24% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Azelastine Hcl
123
Montelukast Sodium
105
Fluticasone Propionate
64
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
51
Breo Ellipta
Fluticasone/Vilanterol
50
Ipratropium Bromide
49
Prednisone
43
Carbinoxamine Maleate
40
Famotidine
35
Epinephrine
33

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

Allergy & Immunology Physician Overview

How RICHARD HERRING, MD fits within the Allergy & Immunology Physician landscape nationally.

3,390
Allergy & Immunology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Allergy & Immunology Physician
764
Avg Claims per Provider

RICHARD HERRING, MD's 947 claims are above the specialty average of 764.

Nearby Allergy & Immunology Physician Providers in North Carolina

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

Compare Allergy & Immunology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RICHARD HERRING, MD's specialty?
RICHARD HERRING, MD specializes in Allergy & Immunology Physician and practices in CHARLOTTE, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does RICHARD HERRING, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RICHARD HERRING, MD wrote 947 Medicare Part D claims totaling $370K in drug costs for 217 beneficiaries.
What is RICHARD HERRING, MD's Medicare quality score?
RICHARD HERRING, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75.8143/100 (Quality: 86.8157, Cost: 51.732). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is RICHARD HERRING, MD located?
RICHARD HERRING, MD is located at 2630 E 7TH ST, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28204. Phone: (704) 372-7900.
What is RICHARD HERRING, MD's NPI number?
RICHARD HERRING, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619177102, issued on 07/23/2007.
Does RICHARD HERRING, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RICHARD HERRING, MD's prescribing is 34% brand-name and 66% generic drugs by claim count, with $348K in brand drug costs.
How many Allergy & Immunology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 3,390 Allergy & Immunology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Allergy & Immunology Physician provider writes 764 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RICHARD HERRING, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RICHARD HERRING, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Azelastine Hcl, Montelukast Sodium, Fluticasone Propionate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RICHARD HERRING, MD accept Medicare?
RICHARD HERRING, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 947 Part D claims and 217 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RICHARD HERRING, MD's credentials?
RICHARD HERRING, MD's NPI is 1619177102 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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