2026 NPPES data Diagnostic Radiology Physician NPI 1861481806 MD
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RONALD NEWBOLD, MD

Diagnostic Radiology Physician in SCOTTSDALE, Arizona. 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
231
Medicare Part D claims · 205 beneficiaries · Diagnostic Radiology Physician avg: 63
Generic prescribing
71%
generic claims · 29% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

RONALD NEWBOLD, MD filed 231 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Diagnostic Radiology Physician in SCOTTSDALE, Arizona, prescribing 71% generic.

231
Part D claims, 2023
71%
generic prescribing
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 NEWBOLD, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

231 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

RONALD NEWBOLD, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — 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 NEWBOLD, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/20/2005

NPI 1861481806

Primary specialty

Diagnostic Radiology Physician

Mid-sized

39,474 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

231 267% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 63

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Diagnostic Radiology Physician compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

Diagnostic Radiology Physician share within Arizona

1. Diagnostic Radiology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Diagnostic Radiology Physician share within Arizona

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Diagnostic Radiology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Diagnostic Radiology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Diagnostic Radiology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Diagnostic Radiology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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 NEWBOLD, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3501 N SCOTTSDALE RD, SCOTTSDALE, AZ, 85251, with a listed phone of (480) 425-5000. NPI 1861481806 was issued on 10/20/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what NEWBOLD 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 231 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 205 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K in drug spend, split 29% brand-name and 71% 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.

Diagnostic Radiology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 39,474 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 63 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

3501 N SCOTTSDALE RD
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85251

Provider Details

NPI 1861481806
Specialty Diagnostic Radiology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/20/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RONALD NEWBOLD, 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.

SONORAN RADIOLOGY LTD
PEORIA, AZ
SOUTHWEST DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING LLC
SCOTTSDALE, AZ

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 · Above average

RONALD NEWBOLD, MD — brand share 29.0%
Specialty average (est.)

29% brand-name claims vs 71% generic, on 231 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.

231
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
205
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
231
Total Day Supply
421
Brand vs Generic
29% brand / 71% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$488
Generic Drug Cost
$714

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.29
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Methylprednisolone
158
Metoprolol Tartrate
64

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

Diagnostic Radiology Physician Overview

How RONALD NEWBOLD, MD fits within the Diagnostic Radiology Physician landscape nationally.

39,474
Diagnostic Radiology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Diagnostic Radiology Physician
63
Avg Claims per Provider

RONALD NEWBOLD, MD's 231 claims are above the specialty average of 63.

Nearby Diagnostic Radiology Physician Providers in Arizona

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

Compare Diagnostic Radiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RONALD NEWBOLD, MD's specialty?
RONALD NEWBOLD, MD specializes in Diagnostic Radiology Physician and practices in SCOTTSDALE, Arizona. Credentials: MD.
How much does RONALD NEWBOLD, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RONALD NEWBOLD, MD wrote 231 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for 205 beneficiaries.
Where is RONALD NEWBOLD, MD located?
RONALD NEWBOLD, MD is located at 3501 N SCOTTSDALE RD, SCOTTSDALE, AZ, 85251. Phone: (480) 425-5000.
What is RONALD NEWBOLD, MD's NPI number?
RONALD NEWBOLD, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861481806, issued on 10/20/2005.
Does RONALD NEWBOLD, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RONALD NEWBOLD, MD's prescribing is 29% brand-name and 71% generic drugs by claim count, with $488 in brand drug costs.
How many Diagnostic Radiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 39,474 Diagnostic Radiology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider writes 63 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RONALD NEWBOLD, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RONALD NEWBOLD, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Methylprednisolone, Metoprolol Tartrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RONALD NEWBOLD, MD accept Medicare?
RONALD NEWBOLD, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 231 Part D claims and 205 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RONALD NEWBOLD, MD's credentials?
RONALD NEWBOLD, MD's NPI is 1861481806 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.
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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