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Robert Ricketts, M.D.

Specialist in Westminster, Maryland.

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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 341 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
83.6/100
▲ 0 pts above national avg 83.5 · Above neutral
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What the federal data shows

Robert Ricketts, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 83.6/100 - above the 83.5 national average - and filed 1,881 Medicare Part D claims in 2024.

83.6/100
MIPS score · +0 vs avg
2K
Part D claims, 2024
84%
generic prescribing
≥39th
pct among measured MIPS (lower-bound band)

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.

Federal trust snapshot

What official records show about Robert Ricketts, M.D.

Federal records show an active NPI with both Medicare prescribing volume and a measured CMS quality score — objective registry data, not patient reviews.

  • Verified

    NPI registry status

    Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1699954602), first enumerated 10/25/2007.

    Source: CMS NPPES

  • Reported

    Medicare Part D participation

    Filed 1,881 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.

    Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF

  • Reported

    CMS quality reporting (MIPS)

    Reported a CMS MIPS final score of 83.6/100 in the Quality Payment Program — a federal quality measure, not a patient review.

    Source: CMS Quality Payment Program

  • Not in federal data

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    PlainDoctor does not publish per-provider disciplinary determinations. Confirm current license and any individual actions through the state medical board or FSMB verification service.

    Source: State medical board / FSMB

This trust snapshot summarizes only what appears in federal CMS/NPPES public records. It is not a composite score, star rating, patient review, or clinical recommendation. PlainDoctor never fabricates reviews or AggregateRating schema.

CMS NPPES provider registry desk

NPI 1699954602 · Specialist

NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MEGA · MIPS-INLINE · RX-MID · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-FINISH

  • NPI-10 1699954602
  • ENUM-MID 2007
  • TAX-MEGA 70K Specialist
  • MIPS-INLINE 83.6/100
  • RX-MID 1,881
  • BOOK-LIGHT 1,128 in Maryland
  • PHOTO-FINISH James Burch, MD · ±0.0

MIPS final-score neighbourhood

Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity

MIPS pts

What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).

Source CMS Quality Payment Program (MIPS) As of 2023

Robert Ricketts, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.

84 ≥ 39th percentile 39% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands

0–10: 8,684 measured providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 measured providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 94,570 measured providers (21%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 measured providers (29%). This entry sits in this band. 90+: 189,403 measured providers (42%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every measured MIPS clinician, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more measured providers. 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 whole-score-point band: it counts only measured clinicians in lower score bands. A CMS MIPS metric is not a recommendation or a clinical-quality rating by PlainDoctor. See methodology § corpus placement.

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

Where Robert Ricketts, M.D. sits

This provider among specialist peers

Across the 4,261 specialist providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Robert Ricketts, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 71% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 49% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.

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quality, percentile: 77Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 33 · MIPS quality, percentile: 60Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 83 · MIPS quality, percentile: 7Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 47 · MIPS quality, percentile: 18Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 87 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Robert Ricketts, M.D., Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 71 · MIPS quality, percentile: 49
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Each dot is one specialist peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Robert Ricketts, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 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

69,567 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,881 23% vs specialty avg

2024 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,524

MIPS final score

83.6/100 0.1 pts vs avg

Above neutral band

vs 83.5 national avg

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Specialist compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers
Behavior Technician15.8%Clinical Social Worker5.4%Home Health Aide4.4%Student in an Organized Heal…4.4%Physical Therapist3.8%Pharmacist3.5%Specialist0.7%
Largest specialties in Maryland (% of in-state providers)

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
83.6/100
vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
0%100%National avg84%83.6%
MIPS final score (Specialist) - 83.6/100 vs national avg 83.5
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).

Practice Address

1011 BALTIMORE BLVD
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 469-5001

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
Measured-score avg: 83.5
75.1579
Quality
62.6456
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

Robert Ricketts, M.D. - brand share 16.0%
Specialist average

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 1,881 2024 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 2024.

1,881
Total Claims
$342K
Total Drug Cost
341
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,177.5
Total Day Supply
155,030
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$304K
Generic Drug Cost
$38K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.41
Gender Split
38% female / 62% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What Robert Ricketts, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2024
Drug Claims
Metoprolol Succinate
 272
Metoprolol Tartrate
 133
Lisinopril
 132
Eliquis
Apixaban
124
Rosuvastatin Calcium
 79
Amlodipine Besylate
 78
Atorvastatin Calcium
 77
Amiodarone Hcl
 67
Ezetimibe
 62
Losartan Potassium
 58

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

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Specialist Overview

How Robert Ricketts, M.D. fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.

69,567
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,524
Avg Claims per Provider

Robert Ricketts, M.D.'s 1,881 claims are above the specialty average of 1,524.

Nationwide Specialist peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year

Two federal-record peer sets for Ricketts, both outside Maryland so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar MIPS final score

Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (83.6 here).

Behzad Mowlazadeh 83.6 FL Ralph Smathers 83.6 CA James Burch 83.6 CT John Hicks 83.6 SC

Same NPPES enumeration year (2007)

Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.

Mary Freymuth Hannibal, MO Una Shah Barrington, IL Michael Stevens Salt Lake City, UT Daniel Feldman Falmouth, ME

Nearby Specialist Providers in Maryland

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

One of 1,128 Specialist providers enrolled in Maryland, 5 are shown here.

Wondwosen Abdi
Baltimore, MD
Dr. Swapna Abhyankar
M.D.
Laurel, MD
Rifat Abousy
Baltimore, MD
Dr. Marwa Adi
MD
Chevy Chase, MD
Dr. Bettina Adjei
MD
Eldersburg, MD

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 2024, Robert Ricketts, M.D. wrote 1,881 Medicare Part D claims totaling $342K in drug costs for 341 beneficiaries.
What is Robert Ricketts, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Robert Ricketts, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 83.6/100 (Quality: 75.2, Cost: 62.6). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. 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 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $304K in brand drug costs.
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 Robert Ricketts, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Robert Ricketts, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Metoprolol Tartrate, Lisinopril. 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 1,881 Part D claims and 341 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. 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

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.
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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (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

Compiled from official public sources by the editorial process.

Every figure on PlainDoctor is rendered directly from the federal CMS NPPES registry, Medicare Part D, MIPS, and Open Payments records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.