2026 NPPES data Hepatology Physician NPI 1477623650 MD
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RONALD BARKIN, MD

Hepatology Physician in ALEXANDRIA, Virginia. 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
314
Medicare Part D claims · 134 beneficiaries · Hepatology Physician avg: 803
MIPS score
80.826/100
▼ 2 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

RONALD BARKIN, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 80.826/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 314 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

80.826/100
MIPS score · -2 vs avg
314
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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.

RONALD BARKIN, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

81 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

RONALD BARKIN, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — 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 BARKIN, MD?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/08/2006

NPI 1477623650

Primary specialty

Hepatology Physician

Rare

281 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

314 61% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 803

MIPS final score

80.826/100 2.274000000000001% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Hepatology Physician compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Hepatology Physician share within Virginia

1. Hepatology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hepatology Physician share within Virginia

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

RONALD BARKIN, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Hepatology Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
80.826/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Hepatology Physician) — 80.826/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%80.8%
MIPS final score (Hepatology Physician) — 80.826/100 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.

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).

RONALD BARKIN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hepatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 4660 KENMORE AVENUE, ALEXANDRIA, VA, 22304, with a listed phone of (703) 823-0333. NPI 1477623650 was issued on 11/08/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BARKIN 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 314 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 134 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $113K in drug spend. 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 80.826/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 61.6323, Cost 74.4545), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Hepatology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 281 enrolled providers across 36 states and an average of 803 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

4660 KENMORE AVENUE
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304

Provider Details

NPI 1477623650
Specialty Hepatology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/08/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

80.826
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
61.6323
Quality
74.4545
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

314
Total Claims
$113K
Total Drug Cost
134
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
704
Total Day Supply
19,903
Generic Drug Cost
$27K
Antibiotic Claims
13

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.00
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 RONALD BARKIN, 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
Famotidine
56
Pantoprazole Sodium
48
Sucralfate
16
Clenpiq
Sod Picosulf/Mag Ox/Citric Ac
13
Lactulose
12
Lubiprostone
12
Omeprazole
12
Linzess
Linaclotide
11

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

Hepatology Physician Overview

How RONALD BARKIN, MD fits within the Hepatology Physician landscape nationally.

281
Hepatology Physician Providers in US
36
States with Hepatology Physician
803
Avg Claims per Provider

RONALD BARKIN, MD's 314 claims are below the specialty average of 803.

Nearby Hepatology Physician Providers in Virginia

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

Compare Hepatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RONALD BARKIN, MD's specialty?
RONALD BARKIN, MD specializes in Hepatology Physician and practices in ALEXANDRIA, Virginia. Credentials: MD.
How much does RONALD BARKIN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RONALD BARKIN, MD wrote 314 Medicare Part D claims totaling $113K in drug costs for 134 beneficiaries.
What is RONALD BARKIN, MD's Medicare quality score?
RONALD BARKIN, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 80.826/100 (Quality: 61.6323, Cost: 74.4545). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is RONALD BARKIN, MD located?
RONALD BARKIN, MD is located at 4660 KENMORE AVENUE, ALEXANDRIA, VA, 22304. Phone: (703) 823-0333.
What is RONALD BARKIN, MD's NPI number?
RONALD BARKIN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477623650, issued on 11/08/2006.
How many Hepatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 281 Hepatology Physician providers across 36 states in the US. The average Hepatology Physician provider writes 803 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RONALD BARKIN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RONALD BARKIN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Famotidine, Pantoprazole Sodium, Sucralfate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RONALD BARKIN, MD accept Medicare?
RONALD BARKIN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 314 Part D claims and 134 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RONALD BARKIN, MD's credentials?
RONALD BARKIN, MD's NPI is 1477623650 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.
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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