2026 NPPES data Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician NPI 1639140817 MD
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RICHARD JONES, MD

Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician in CARY, 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
735
Medicare Part D claims · 264 beneficiaries · Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician avg: 379
Generic prescribing
98%
generic claims · 2% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

RICHARD JONES, MD filed 735 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician in CARY, North Carolina, prescribing 98% generic.

735
Part D claims, 2023
98%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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

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

735 Top 29% higher than 71% 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%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). This entry sits in this band. 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 certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

RICHARD JONES, MD 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 RICHARD JONES, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/27/2006

NPI 1639140817

Primary specialty

Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician

Niche

608 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

735 94% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 379

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician share within North Carolina

1. Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) 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 JONES, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 10030 GREEN LEVEL CHURCH RD STE 808, CARY, NC, 27519, with a listed phone of (919) 859-4744. NPI 1639140817 was issued on 01/27/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what JONES 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 735 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 264 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $16K in drug spend, split 2% brand-name and 98% 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.

Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 608 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 379 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

10030 GREEN LEVEL CHURCH RD STE 808
CARY, NC 27519

Provider Details

NPI 1639140817
Specialty Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/27/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RICHARD JONES, 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.

NORTH CAROLINA MG LLC
CARY, 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).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

RICHARD JONES, MD — brand share 2.0%
Specialty average (est.)

2% brand-name claims vs 98% generic, on 735 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.

735
Total Claims
$16K
Total Drug Cost
264
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,078
Total Day Supply
25,824
Brand vs Generic
2% brand / 98% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$3K
Generic Drug Cost
$13K
Antibiotic Claims
139

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.16
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male
Age Distribution
<65: 30, 65-74: 132, 75-84: 78, 85+: 24

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What RICHARD JONES, 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
Omeprazole
150
Fluticasone Propionate
127
Prednisone
81
Doxycycline Hyclate
38
Ipratropium Bromide
35
Pantoprazole Sodium
33
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
30
Ofloxacin
23
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Hc
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Hydrocort
22
Famotidine
21

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

Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician Overview

How RICHARD JONES, MD fits within the Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician landscape nationally.

608
Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician Providers in US
48
States with Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician
379
Avg Claims per Provider

RICHARD JONES, MD's 735 claims are above the specialty average of 379.

Nearby Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician Providers in North Carolina

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

Compare Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RICHARD JONES, MD's specialty?
RICHARD JONES, MD specializes in Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician and practices in CARY, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does RICHARD JONES, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RICHARD JONES, MD wrote 735 Medicare Part D claims totaling $16K in drug costs for 264 beneficiaries.
Where is RICHARD JONES, MD located?
RICHARD JONES, MD is located at 10030 GREEN LEVEL CHURCH RD STE 808, CARY, NC, 27519. Phone: (919) 859-4744.
What is RICHARD JONES, MD's NPI number?
RICHARD JONES, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639140817, issued on 01/27/2006.
Does RICHARD JONES, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RICHARD JONES, MD's prescribing is 2% brand-name and 98% generic drugs by claim count, with $3K in brand drug costs.
How many Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 608 Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician provider writes 379 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RICHARD JONES, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RICHARD JONES, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Omeprazole, Fluticasone Propionate, Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RICHARD JONES, MD accept Medicare?
RICHARD JONES, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 735 Part D claims and 264 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RICHARD JONES, MD's credentials?
RICHARD JONES, MD's NPI is 1639140817 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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