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2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1962493577 DO
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Family Medicine Physician in Gautier, Mississippi.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 147,760 in Family 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
30K
Medicare Part D claims · 464 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% 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
Rick Hoover, DO filed 29,793 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in Gautier, Mississippi, prescribing 83% generic.
- 30K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 83%
- 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.
Rick Hoover, DO's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
29,793 Top 2% higher than 98% 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)
Rick Hoover, DO 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 Rick Hoover, DO?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Family Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
29,793 9× vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Mississippi
How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Mississippi providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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.
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Rick Hoover, DO appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding DO credentials at 3300 LADNIER RD, Gautier, MS, 39553, with a listed phone of (228) 497-2652. NPI 1962493577 was issued on 11/02/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 29,793 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 464 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.5 million in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.7%.
Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,760 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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 | 1962493577 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | DO |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 11/02/2005 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Rick Hoover, DO - brand share 17.0%
Family Medicine Physician average
17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 29,793 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.
29,793
Total Claims
$1.5M
Total Drug Cost
464
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 29,984
- Total Day Supply
- 649,541
- Brand vs Generic
- 17% brand / 83% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $924K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $560K
- Opioid Claims
- 1,115 (3.7% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 515
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.62
- Gender Split
- 51% female / 49% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 93, 65-74: 171, 75-84: 133, 85+: 67
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Rick Hoover, DO prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Furosemide
Furosemide
1,199 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
1,181 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
1,066 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
1,038 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
974 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
862 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
700 claims
- Donepezil Hcl
Donepezil Hcl
641 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Furosemide | 1,199 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 1,181 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 1,066 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 1,038 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 974 |
| Gabapentin | 862 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 700 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 641 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 570 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 561 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Family Medicine Physician Overview
How Rick Hoover, DO fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
147,760
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider
Rick Hoover, DO's 29,793 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.
Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Mississippi
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Mississippi, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Hoover.
Dr. Rolando Abangan
M.D.
Meridian, MS
Dr. Abdu Mohamed Abdallah Ahmed
MD
Jackson, MS
Dr. Kevin Abel
M.D.
Baldwyn, MS
Dr. George Abraham
MD
Vicksburg, MS
Dr. Audie Adams
M.D.
Senatobia, MS
Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rick Hoover, DO's specialty? ▼
Rick Hoover, DO specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in Gautier, Mississippi. Credentials: DO.
How much does Rick Hoover, DO prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Rick Hoover, DO wrote 29,793 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.5M in drug costs for 464 beneficiaries.
Where is Rick Hoover, DO located? ▼
Rick Hoover, DO is located at 3300 LADNIER RD, Gautier, MS, 39553. Phone: (228) 497-2652.
What is Rick Hoover, DO's NPI number? ▼
Rick Hoover, DO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962493577, issued on 11/02/2005.
Does Rick Hoover, DO prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Rick Hoover, DO's prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $924K in brand drug costs.
Does Rick Hoover, DO prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Rick Hoover, DO had 1,115 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.7%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 147,760 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Rick Hoover, DO prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Rick Hoover, DO's most frequently prescribed drugs include Furosemide, Atorvastatin Calcium, Pantoprazole Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Rick Hoover, DO accept Medicare? ▼
Rick Hoover, DO appears in CMS Medicare data with 29,793 Part D claims and 464 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Rick Hoover, DO's credentials? ▼
Rick Hoover, DO's NPI is 1962493577 with credentials DO. 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
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