2026 NPPES data Epilepsy Physician NPI 1376675678 MD
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RONALD FIELDS, MD

Epilepsy Physician in MERRIAM, Kansas. 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 433 beneficiaries · Epilepsy Physician avg: 878
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
77.2887/100
▼ 6 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$143.25
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: RONALD FIELDS, MD is a Epilepsy Physician ([object Object]) practicing in MERRIAM, Kansas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 4K claims across 433 beneficiaries — 8% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 77.2887/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $143.25 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: RONALD FIELDS, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 77.2887 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 4,365 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

RONALD FIELDS, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

RONALD FIELDS, MD at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/12/2007

NPI 1376675678

Primary specialty

Epilepsy Physician

Rare

354 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,365 397% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 878

MIPS final score

77.2887/100 5.811299999999989% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Kansas

How Epilepsy Physician compares to other specialties among Kansas providers

Kansas providers

Epilepsy Physician share within Kansas

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

RONALD FIELDS, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Epilepsy Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
77.2887/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Epilepsy Physician) — 77.2887/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%77.3%
MIPS final score (Epilepsy Physician) — 77.2887/100 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 FIELDS, MD is a Epilepsy Physician provider practicing in MERRIAM, Kansas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1376675678. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

RONALD FIELDS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Epilepsy Physician provider holding MD credentials at 7450 KESSLER ST STE 205, MERRIAM, KS, 66204, with a listed phone of (913) 632-9810. NPI 1376675678 was issued on 03/12/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FIELDS 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 4,365 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 433 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.2 million in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% 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 77.2887/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 73.7123, Cost 50.5834), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Epilepsy Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 354 enrolled providers across 42 states and an average of 878 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

7450 KESSLER ST STE 205
MERRIAM, KS 66204

Provider Details

NPI 1376675678
Specialty Epilepsy Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/12/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

77.2887
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
73.7123
Quality
50.5834
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RONALD FIELDS, 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.

ABILITY KC
KANSAS CITY, MO
SHAWNEE MISSION MEDICAL CENTER INC
MERRIAM, KS

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 RONALD FIELDS, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$143

Largest payer

SK Life Science, 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 · Generic-heavy

RONALD FIELDS, MD — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 4,365 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.

4,365
Total Claims
$1.2M
Total Drug Cost
433
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
7,371
Total Day Supply
213,659
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$605K
Generic Drug Cost
$550K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
59.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.74
Gender Split
48% female / 52% male
Age Distribution
<65: 228, 65-74: 119, 75-84: 69, 85+: 17

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Levetiracetam
682
Lamotrigine
488
Lacosamide
448
Clobazam
256
Lamotrigine Er
Lamotrigine
230
Levetiracetam Er
Levetiracetam
222
Zonisamide
221
Clonazepam
159
Topiramate
146
Oxcarbazepine
131

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

Epilepsy Physician Overview

How RONALD FIELDS, MD fits within the Epilepsy Physician landscape nationally.

354
Epilepsy Physician Providers in US
42
States with Epilepsy Physician
878
Avg Claims per Provider

RONALD FIELDS, MD's 4,365 claims are above the specialty average of 878.

Nearby Epilepsy Physician Providers in Kansas

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RONALD FIELDS, MD's specialty?
RONALD FIELDS, MD specializes in Epilepsy Physician and practices in MERRIAM, Kansas. Credentials: MD.
How much does RONALD FIELDS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RONALD FIELDS, MD wrote 4,365 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.2M in drug costs for 433 beneficiaries.
What is RONALD FIELDS, MD's Medicare quality score?
RONALD FIELDS, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 77.2887/100 (Quality: 73.7123, Cost: 50.5834). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is RONALD FIELDS, MD located?
RONALD FIELDS, MD is located at 7450 KESSLER ST STE 205, MERRIAM, KS, 66204. Phone: (913) 632-9810.
What is RONALD FIELDS, MD's NPI number?
RONALD FIELDS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376675678, issued on 03/12/2007.
Does RONALD FIELDS, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RONALD FIELDS, MD's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $605K in brand drug costs.
How many Epilepsy Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 354 Epilepsy Physician providers across 42 states in the US. The average Epilepsy Physician provider writes 878 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RONALD FIELDS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RONALD FIELDS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levetiracetam, Lamotrigine, Lacosamide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RONALD FIELDS, MD accept Medicare?
RONALD FIELDS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,365 Part D claims and 433 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RONALD FIELDS, MD's credentials?
RONALD FIELDS, MD's NPI is 1376675678 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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