2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1699954602 M.D.
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ROBERT RICKETTS, M.D.

Specialist in WESTMINSTER, Maryland. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 373 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 18% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
83.581/100
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What the federal data shows

ROBERT RICKETTS, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 83.581/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 3,024 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

83.581/100
MIPS score · +0 vs avg
3K
Part D claims, 2023
82%
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.

ROBERT RICKETTS, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

84 42nd percentile higher than 42% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about ROBERT RICKETTS, M.D.?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/25/2007

NPI 1699954602

Primary specialty

Specialist

High-volume

69,658 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,024 105% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,474

MIPS final score

83.581/100 0.48100000000000875% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Specialist compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Specialist share within Maryland

1. Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Specialist share within Maryland

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ROBERT RICKETTS, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Specialist national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
83.581/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Specialist) — 83.581/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Specialist) — 83.581/100 vs national avg 83.1

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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ROBERT RICKETTS, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding M.D. credentials at 1011 BALTIMORE BLVD, WESTMINSTER, MD, 21157, with a listed phone of (410) 469-5001. NPI 1699954602 was issued on 10/25/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what RICKETTS 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 3,024 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 373 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $673K in drug spend, split 18% brand-name and 82% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 83.581/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 75.1579, Cost 62.6456), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,658 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 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

1011 BALTIMORE BLVD
WESTMINSTER, MD 21157

Provider Details

NPI 1699954602
Specialty Specialist
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/25/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

83.581
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
75.1579
Quality
62.6456
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

ROBERT RICKETTS, M.D. — brand share 18.0%
Specialty average (est.)

18% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 3,024 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.

3,024
Total Claims
$673K
Total Drug Cost
373
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
8,311
Total Day Supply
248,878
Brand vs Generic
18% brand / 82% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$594K
Generic Drug Cost
$79K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.15
Gender Split
38% female / 62% male
Age Distribution
<65: 16, 65-74: 138, 75-84: 160, 85+: 59

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What ROBERT RICKETTS, M.D. 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
Metoprolol Succinate
413
Eliquis
Apixaban
243
Metoprolol Tartrate
225
Lisinopril
161
Atorvastatin Calcium
153
Amlodipine Besylate
132
Rosuvastatin Calcium
130
Xarelto
Rivaroxaban
118
Amiodarone Hcl
105
Losartan Potassium
105

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

Specialist Overview

How ROBERT RICKETTS, M.D. fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.

69,658
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider

ROBERT RICKETTS, M.D.'s 3,024 claims are above the specialty average of 1,474.

Nearby Specialist Providers in Maryland

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Maryland, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as RICKETTS.

Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ROBERT RICKETTS, M.D.'s specialty?
ROBERT RICKETTS, M.D. specializes in Specialist and practices in WESTMINSTER, Maryland. Credentials: M.D..
How much does ROBERT RICKETTS, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ROBERT RICKETTS, M.D. wrote 3,024 Medicare Part D claims totaling $673K in drug costs for 373 beneficiaries.
What is ROBERT RICKETTS, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
ROBERT RICKETTS, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 83.581/100 (Quality: 75.1579, Cost: 62.6456). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ROBERT RICKETTS, M.D. located?
ROBERT RICKETTS, M.D. is located at 1011 BALTIMORE BLVD, WESTMINSTER, MD, 21157. Phone: (410) 469-5001.
What is ROBERT RICKETTS, M.D.'s NPI number?
ROBERT RICKETTS, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699954602, issued on 10/25/2007.
Does ROBERT RICKETTS, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ROBERT RICKETTS, M.D.'s prescribing is 18% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $594K in brand drug costs.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 69,658 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ROBERT RICKETTS, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ROBERT RICKETTS, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Eliquis, Metoprolol Tartrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ROBERT RICKETTS, M.D. accept Medicare?
ROBERT RICKETTS, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,024 Part D claims and 373 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ROBERT RICKETTS, M.D.'s credentials?
ROBERT RICKETTS, M.D.'s NPI is 1699954602 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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