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2026 NPPES data Pain Medicine Physician NPI 1205897956 MD
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Pain Medicine Physician in Elkin, North Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 951 in Pain Medicine Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
671
Medicare Part D claims · 181 beneficiaries · Pain Medicine Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Richard Stork, MD filed 671 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pain Medicine Physician in Elkin, North Carolina, prescribing 96% generic.
- 671
- Part D claims, 2023
- 96%
- generic prescribing
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 Stork, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
671 Top 31% higher than 69% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Richard Stork, 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 Stork, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Pain Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
671 68% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Pain Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Pain Medicine Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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 Stork, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pain Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 110 DUTCHMAN CT, Elkin, NC, 28621, with a listed phone of (336) 835-5330. NPI 1205897956 was issued on 03/31/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 671 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 181 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $39K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 61.1%.
Pain Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 951 enrolled providers across 49 states and an average of 2,078 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1205897956 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Pain Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 03/31/2006 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Richard Stork, MD - brand share 4.0%
Pain Medicine Physician average
4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 671 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.
671
Total Claims
$39K
Total Drug Cost
181
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 726
- Total Day Supply
- 21,156
- Brand vs Generic
- 4% brand / 96% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $17K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $22K
- Opioid Claims
- 410 (61.1% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.78
- Gender Split
- 63% female / 37% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 47, 65-74: 81, 75-84: 40, 85+: 13
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Richard Stork, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
128 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin…
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
69 claims
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
62 claims
- Tramadol Hcl 49
Tramadol Hcl
49 claims
- Gabapentin 41
Gabapentin
41 claims
- Celecoxib 36
Celecoxib
36 claims
- Tizanidine Hcl 36
Tizanidine Hcl
36 claims
- Pregabalin 35
Pregabalin
35 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 128 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 69 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 62 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 49 |
| Gabapentin | 41 |
| Celecoxib | 36 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 36 |
| Pregabalin | 35 |
| Fentanyl | 26 |
| Meloxicam | 26 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Pain Medicine Physician Overview
How Richard Stork, MD fits within the Pain Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
951
Pain Medicine Physician Providers in US
49
States with Pain Medicine Physician
2,078
Avg Claims per Provider
Richard Stork, MD's 671 claims are below the specialty average of 2,078.
Nearby Pain Medicine Physician Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Stork.
Dr. Robert Agnello
D.O.
Buies Creek, NC
Dr. Moogali Arvind
M.D.
High Point, NC
Dr. Courtney Auman
MD
Jacksonville, NC
Dr. Darren Bates
PA-C
Greensboro, NC
Dr. Susan Bertrand
MD
Cary, NC
Compare Pain Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the North Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Pain Medicine Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richard Stork, MD's specialty? ▼
Richard Stork, MD specializes in Pain Medicine Physician and practices in Elkin, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does Richard Stork, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Richard Stork, MD wrote 671 Medicare Part D claims totaling $39K in drug costs for 181 beneficiaries.
Where is Richard Stork, MD located? ▼
Richard Stork, MD is located at 110 DUTCHMAN CT, Elkin, NC, 28621. Phone: (336) 835-5330.
What is Richard Stork, MD's NPI number? ▼
Richard Stork, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205897956, issued on 03/31/2006.
Does Richard Stork, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Richard Stork, MD's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $17K in brand drug costs.
Does Richard Stork, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Richard Stork, MD had 410 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 61.1%.
How many Pain Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 951 Pain Medicine Physician providers across 49 states in the US. The average Pain Medicine Physician provider writes 2,078 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Richard Stork, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Richard Stork, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Oxycodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Richard Stork, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Richard Stork, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 671 Part D claims and 181 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Richard Stork, MD's credentials? ▼
Richard Stork, MD's NPI is 1205897956 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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