NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1831162049 MD
Verify on CMS → Ronald Allen, MD
Otolaryngology Physician in Valdosta, Georgia.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 11,060 in Otolaryngology 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
681
Medicare Part D claims · 260 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 536
Generic prescribing
98%
generic claims · 2% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Ronald Allen, MD filed 681 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as an Otolaryngology Physician in Valdosta, Georgia, prescribing 98% generic.
- 681
- Part D claims, 2024
- 98%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
- ≥68th
- pct by Part D claim volume (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 Ronald Allen, MD
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1831162049), first enumerated 02/08/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 681 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Board certification signal
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1831162049 · Otolaryngology Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MID · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1831162049
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MID 11K Otolaryngology Physician
- RX-LIGHT 681
- BOOK-THIN 350 in Georgia
- PHOTO-ENUM Chang-Yang Wang, M.D. · 2006
Ronald Allen, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
681 ≥ 68th percentile 68% 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
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Ronald Allen, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Ronald Allen, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Otolaryngology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
681 27% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Georgia
How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Otolaryngology Physician. Verify directly:
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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1831162049 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Otolaryngology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 02/08/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Ronald Allen, 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.
Ear, Nose, Throat And Allergy Associates OF South Georgia PC
Valdosta, GA
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Ronald Allen, MD - brand share 2.0%
Otolaryngology Physician average
2% brand-name claims vs 98% generic, on 681 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.
681
Total Claims
$13K
Total Drug Cost
260
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 860.333
- Total Day Supply
- 20,759
- Brand vs Generic
- 2% brand / 98% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $1K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $12K
- Opioid Claims
- 11 (1.6% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 97
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.24
- Gender Split
- 55% female / 45% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 28, 65-74: 120, 75-84: 92, 85+: 20
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Ronald Allen, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
149 claims
- Prednisone 56
Prednisone
56 claims
- Ipratropium Bromide 54
Ipratropium Bromide
54 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium 36
Pantoprazole Sodium
36 claims
- Esomeprazole Magne… 30
Esomeprazole Magnesium
30 claims
- Clindamycin Hcl 27
Clindamycin Hcl
27 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul… 25
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
25 claims
- Fluocinolone Aceto… 25
Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil
25 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 149 |
| Prednisone | 56 |
| Ipratropium Bromide | 54 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 36 |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | 30 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 27 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 25 |
| Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil | 25 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 24 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 21 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Otolaryngology Physician Overview
How Ronald Allen, MD fits within the Otolaryngology Physician landscape nationally.
11,060
Otolaryngology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Otolaryngology Physician
536
Avg Claims per Provider
Ronald Allen, MD's 681 claims are above the specialty average of 536.
Nationwide Otolaryngology Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Allen, both outside Georgia so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in Georgia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Georgia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Allen.
One of 350 Otolaryngology Physician providers enrolled in Georgia, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Geoffrey Aaron
M.D.
Holly Springs, GA
Dr. Kenneth Aden
MD
Atlanta, GA
Dr. Raymond Aldridge
M.D.
Moultrie, GA
Mazyad Alenezi
MBBS
Augusta, GA
Fareed Alghamdi
Augusta, GA
Compare Otolaryngology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ronald Allen, MD's specialty? ▼
Ronald Allen, MD specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in Valdosta, Georgia. Credentials: MD.
How much does Ronald Allen, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Ronald Allen, MD wrote 681 Medicare Part D claims totaling $13K in drug costs for 260 beneficiaries.
Where is Ronald Allen, MD located? ▼
Ronald Allen, MD is located at 2910 N PATTERSON ST, Valdosta, GA, 31602. Phone: (229) 244-2562.
What is Ronald Allen, MD's NPI number? ▼
Ronald Allen, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831162049, issued on 02/08/2006.
Does Ronald Allen, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Ronald Allen, MD's prescribing is 2% brand-name and 98% generic drugs by claim count, with $1K in brand drug costs.
Does Ronald Allen, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Ronald Allen, MD had 11 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.6%.
How many Otolaryngology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 11,060 Otolaryngology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Otolaryngology Physician provider writes 536 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Ronald Allen, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Ronald Allen, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Omeprazole, Prednisone, Ipratropium Bromide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Ronald Allen, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Ronald Allen, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 681 Part D claims and 260 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Ronald Allen, MD's credentials? ▼
Ronald Allen, MD's NPI is 1831162049 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
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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