2026 NPPES data Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program NPI 1952806879 MD
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Rishi Rikhi, MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in Lexington, 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 331,761 in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program, 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
171
Medicare Part D claims · 44 beneficiaries · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program avg: 459
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$65.38
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Rishi Rikhi, MD filed 171 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in Lexington, North Carolina, prescribing 87% generic.

171
Part D claims, 2023
87%
generic prescribing
$65.38
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

Rishi Rikhi, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

171 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 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

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

What does the federal data show about Rishi Rikhi, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/25/2018

NPI 1952806879

Primary specialty

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

High-volume

331,761 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

171 63% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 459

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Largest specialties in North Carolina (% of in-state providers)

Clinical Social Worker — 7.1%Clinical Social Worker7.1%Behavior Technician — 6.4%Behavior Technician6.4%Pharmacist — 5%Pharmacist5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program — 4.5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program4.5%Physical Therapist — 4.3%Physical Therapist4.3%Physician Assistant — 4.2%Physician Assistant4.2%
Largest specialties in North Carolina (% of in-state providers)

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — 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).

Rishi Rikhi, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider holding MD credentials at 250 HOSPITAL DR, Lexington, NC, 27292, with a listed phone of (336) 248-5161. NPI 1952806879 was issued on 03/25/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Rikhi 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 171 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 44 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $26K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% 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.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 331,761 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 459 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

250 HOSPITAL DR
Lexington, NC 27292

Provider Details

NPI 1952806879
Specialty Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/25/2018

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Rishi Rikhi, 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.

Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Lexington, 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).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Rishi Rikhi, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$65

Largest payer

Medtronic, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

Rishi Rikhi, MD — brand share 13.0%
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program average

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 171 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.

171
Total Claims
$26K
Total Drug Cost
44
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
425
Total Day Supply
12,496
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$24K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.68
Gender Split
52% female / 48% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Rishi Rikhi, 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
25
Amlodipine Besylate
24
Spironolactone
18
Furosemide
13
Losartan Potassium
13
Carvedilol
12

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

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Overview

How Rishi Rikhi, MD fits within the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program landscape nationally.

331,761
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in US
55
States with Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
459
Avg Claims per Provider

Rishi Rikhi, MD's 171 claims are below the specialty average of 459.

Nearby Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in North Carolina

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

Compare Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program 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
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rishi Rikhi, MD's specialty?
Rishi Rikhi, MD specializes in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program and practices in Lexington, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does Rishi Rikhi, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Rishi Rikhi, MD wrote 171 Medicare Part D claims totaling $26K in drug costs for 44 beneficiaries.
Where is Rishi Rikhi, MD located?
Rishi Rikhi, MD is located at 250 HOSPITAL DR, Lexington, NC, 27292. Phone: (336) 248-5161.
What is Rishi Rikhi, MD's NPI number?
Rishi Rikhi, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952806879, issued on 03/25/2018.
Does Rishi Rikhi, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Rishi Rikhi, MD's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $24K in brand drug costs.
How many Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers are there in the US?
There are 331,761 Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers across 55 states in the US. The average Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider writes 459 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Rishi Rikhi, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Rishi Rikhi, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Spironolactone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Rishi Rikhi, MD accept Medicare?
Rishi Rikhi, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 171 Part D claims and 44 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Rishi Rikhi, MD's credentials?
Rishi Rikhi, MD's NPI is 1952806879 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.

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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Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.