NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1881679918 M.D.
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Specialist in New Bern, 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 69,567 in Specialist, 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
288
Medicare Part D claims · 63 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 2K
What the federal data shows
Richard Winters, M.D. filed 288 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Specialist in New Bern, North Carolina.
- 288
- Part D claims, 2024
- ≥48th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Richard Winters, M.D.
Bare NPI registry listing — limited federal enrichment beyond basic enumeration. Verify all credentials with official sources.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1881679918), first enumerated 12/13/2005.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 288 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Not in federal data
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1881679918 · Specialist
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MEGA · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1881679918
- ENUM-LEGACY 2005
- TAX-MEGA 70K Specialist
- RX-LIGHT 288
- BOOK-LIGHT 1,130 in North Carolina
- PHOTO-ENUM Ruskin Lines, MD · 2005
Richard Winters, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
288 ≥ 48th percentile 48% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
What does the federal data show about Richard Winters, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Specialist
Medicare Part D claims
288 81% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Specialist compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1881679918 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Specialist |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 12/13/2005 |
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2024.
288
Total Claims
$22K
Total Drug Cost
63
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 309.767
- Total Day Supply
- 4,779
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
- Opioid Claims
- 53 (18.4% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 80.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.80
- Gender Split
- 48% female / 52% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Richard Winters, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Lorazepam
Lorazepam
36 claims
- Morphine Sulfate
Morphine Sulfate
26 claims
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
15 claims
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
15 claims
- Gabapentin 13
Gabapentin
13 claims
- Lisinopril 12
Lisinopril
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Lorazepam | 36 |
| Morphine Sulfate | 26 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 15 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 15 |
| Gabapentin | 13 |
| Lisinopril | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Specialist Overview
How Richard Winters, M.D. fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.
69,567
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,524
Avg Claims per Provider
Richard Winters, M.D.'s 288 claims are below the specialty average of 1,524.
Nationwide Specialist peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Winters, both outside North Carolina so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2005)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Specialist Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Winters.
One of 1,130 Specialist providers enrolled in North Carolina, 5 are shown here.
Bernadette Abadiano
PT
Winston Salem, NC
Kimberly Abraham
TRICHOLOGIST
Fayetteville, NC
Dr. Robert Abram
M.D.
Whittier, NC
Dr. Jeffrey Acree
MD
Shelby, NC
Donna Bryan Adair
COTA
Zebulon, NC
Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richard Winters, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Richard Winters, M.D. specializes in Specialist and practices in New Bern, North Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Richard Winters, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Richard Winters, M.D. wrote 288 Medicare Part D claims totaling $22K in drug costs for 63 beneficiaries.
Where is Richard Winters, M.D. located? ▼
Richard Winters, M.D. is located at 1425 S GLENBURNIE RD, New Bern, NC, 28562. Phone: (252) 637-6800.
What is Richard Winters, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Richard Winters, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881679918, issued on 12/13/2005.
Does Richard Winters, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Richard Winters, M.D. had 53 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 18.4%.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 69,567 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,524 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Richard Winters, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Richard Winters, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Lorazepam, Morphine Sulfate, Oxycodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Richard Winters, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Richard Winters, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 288 Part D claims and 63 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Richard Winters, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Richard Winters, M.D.'s NPI is 1881679918 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
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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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