2026 NPPES data Interventional Pain Medicine Physician NPI 1043303886 M.D.
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RONALD PARRIS, M.D.

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician in BASTROP, Texas. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 70 beneficiaries · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
79%
generic claims · 21% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$391.3
7 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: RONALD PARRIS, M.D. is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BASTROP, Texas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 70 beneficiaries — 21% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $391.3 across 7 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: RONALD PARRIS, M.D. filed 1,134 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BASTROP, Texas. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

RONALD PARRIS, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

RONALD PARRIS, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/02/2006

NPI 1043303886

Primary specialty

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician

Niche

1,528 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,134 48% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,197

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Interventional Pain Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician share within Texas

1. Interventional Pain Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician share within Texas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Interventional Pain Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Interventional Pain Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Interventional Pain Medicine 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 PARRIS, M.D. is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider practicing in BASTROP, Texas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1043303886. 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 PARRIS, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 3101 HIGHWAY 71 E STE 211, BASTROP, TX, 78602, with a listed phone of (855) 876-7246. NPI 1043303886 was issued on 10/02/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PARRIS 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 1,134 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 70 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $235K in drug spend, split 21% brand-name and 79% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 57.5%. 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.

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,528 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 2,197 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

3101 HIGHWAY 71 E STE 211
BASTROP, TX 78602

Provider Details

NPI 1043303886
Specialty Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/02/2006

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 PARRIS, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$391

Largest payer

Amgen 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.

License & disciplinary context — Texas TMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to RONALD PARRIS, M.D.. To verify RONALD PARRIS, M.D.'s current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

RONALD PARRIS, M.D. — brand share 21.0%
Specialty average (est.)

21% brand-name claims vs 79% generic, on 1,134 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.

1,134
Total Claims
$235K
Total Drug Cost
70
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,191
Total Day Supply
34,867
Brand vs Generic
21% brand / 79% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$201K
Generic Drug Cost
$33K
Opioid Claims
652 (57.5% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.85
Gender Split
53% female / 47% 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
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
203
Pregabalin
154
Belbuca
Buprenorphine Hcl
137
Tizanidine Hcl
87
Buprenorphine
76
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
72
Acetaminophen-Codeine
Acetaminophen With Codeine
61
Gabapentin
52
Baclofen
35
Duloxetine Hcl
34

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

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Overview

How RONALD PARRIS, M.D. fits within the Interventional Pain Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

1,528
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
2,197
Avg Claims per Provider

RONALD PARRIS, M.D.'s 1,134 claims are below the specialty average of 2,197.

Nearby Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in Texas

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

Compare Interventional Pain Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RONALD PARRIS, M.D.'s specialty?
RONALD PARRIS, M.D. specializes in Interventional Pain Medicine Physician and practices in BASTROP, Texas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does RONALD PARRIS, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RONALD PARRIS, M.D. wrote 1,134 Medicare Part D claims totaling $235K in drug costs for 70 beneficiaries.
Where is RONALD PARRIS, M.D. located?
RONALD PARRIS, M.D. is located at 3101 HIGHWAY 71 E STE 211, BASTROP, TX, 78602. Phone: (855) 876-7246.
What is RONALD PARRIS, M.D.'s NPI number?
RONALD PARRIS, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043303886, issued on 10/02/2006.
Does RONALD PARRIS, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RONALD PARRIS, M.D.'s prescribing is 21% brand-name and 79% generic drugs by claim count, with $201K in brand drug costs.
Does RONALD PARRIS, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, RONALD PARRIS, M.D. had 652 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 57.5%.
How many Interventional Pain Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,528 Interventional Pain Medicine Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider writes 2,197 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RONALD PARRIS, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RONALD PARRIS, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Pregabalin, Belbuca. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RONALD PARRIS, M.D. accept Medicare?
RONALD PARRIS, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,134 Part D claims and 70 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RONALD PARRIS, M.D.'s credentials?
RONALD PARRIS, M.D.'s NPI is 1043303886 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

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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