2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1639267495 M.D.
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RICHARD MURROW, M.D.

Neurology Physician in CHAPEL HILL, 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 116 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

RICHARD MURROW, M.D. filed 1,304 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Neurology Physician in CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, prescribing 92% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
92%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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.

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

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

1,304 Top 21% higher than 79% 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%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

RICHARD MURROW, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — 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 MURROW, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/10/2006

NPI 1639267495

Primary specialty

Neurology Physician

Mid-sized

19,866 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,304 0% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,309

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Neurology Physician share within North Carolina

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Neurology 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 MURROW, M.D. is a Neurology Physician provider practicing in CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1639267495. 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 MURROW, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 101 MANNING DR, CHAPEL HILL, NC, 27514, with a listed phone of (919) 966-8596. NPI 1639267495 was issued on 10/10/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MURROW 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 1,304 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 116 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $327K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% 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.

Neurology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 19,866 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,309 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

101 MANNING DR
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514

Provider Details

NPI 1639267495
Specialty Neurology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/10/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RICHARD MURROW, 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.

LEGACY HEALTHCARE SERVICES INC
SOUTHERN PINES, NC
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL
CHAPEL HILL, 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 MURROW, M.D. — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 1,304 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.

1,304
Total Claims
$327K
Total Drug Cost
116
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,681
Total Day Supply
79,682
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$252K
Generic Drug Cost
$75K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.52
Gender Split
37% female / 63% 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
Carbidopa-Levodopa
Carbidopa/Levodopa
258
Clonazepam
123
Entacapone
114
Gabapentin
85
Amantadine
Amantadine Hcl
78
Rivastigmine
Rivastigmine Tartrate
47
Ropinirole Hcl
46
Baclofen
43
Fluoxetine Hcl
41
Carbidopa-Levodopa Er
Carbidopa/Levodopa
35

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

Neurology Physician Overview

How RICHARD MURROW, M.D. fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.

19,866
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider

RICHARD MURROW, M.D.'s 1,304 claims are below the specialty average of 1,309.

Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in North Carolina

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

Compare Neurology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RICHARD MURROW, M.D.'s specialty?
RICHARD MURROW, M.D. specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does RICHARD MURROW, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RICHARD MURROW, M.D. wrote 1,304 Medicare Part D claims totaling $327K in drug costs for 116 beneficiaries.
Where is RICHARD MURROW, M.D. located?
RICHARD MURROW, M.D. is located at 101 MANNING DR, CHAPEL HILL, NC, 27514. Phone: (919) 966-8596.
What is RICHARD MURROW, M.D.'s NPI number?
RICHARD MURROW, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639267495, issued on 10/10/2006.
Does RICHARD MURROW, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RICHARD MURROW, M.D.'s prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $252K in brand drug costs.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 19,866 Neurology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Neurology Physician provider writes 1,309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RICHARD MURROW, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RICHARD MURROW, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Carbidopa-Levodopa, Clonazepam, Entacapone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RICHARD MURROW, M.D. accept Medicare?
RICHARD MURROW, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,304 Part D claims and 116 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RICHARD MURROW, M.D.'s credentials?
RICHARD MURROW, M.D.'s NPI is 1639267495 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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