NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician NPI 1588662308 MD
Verify on CMS → Rufus Temple, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician in Wilmington, North Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 44,326 in Obstetrics & Gynecology 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
264
Medicare Part D claims · 206 beneficiaries · Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician avg: 179
Generic prescribing
0%
generic claims · 100% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Rufus Temple, MD filed 264 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as an Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician in Wilmington, North Carolina, prescribing 0% generic.
- 264
- Part D claims, 2023
- 0%
- generic prescribing
- ≥49th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Rufus Temple, 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 1588662308), first enumerated 07/14/2005.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 264 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
Practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty; board certification not confirmed in federal records.
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1588662308 · Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MID · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1588662308
- ENUM-LEGACY 2005
- TAX-MID 44K Obstetrics &
- RX-LIGHT 264
- BOOK-LIGHT 1,464 in North Carolina
- PHOTO-ENUM Christine Colie · 2005
Rufus Temple, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
264 ≥ 49th percentile 49% of 1,370,886 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 · 2023
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Rufus Temple, MD 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).
What does the federal data show about Rufus Temple, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
264 47% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina 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 Obstetrics & Gynecology 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 | 1588662308 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/14/2005 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy
Rufus Temple, MD - brand share 100.0%
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician average
100% brand-name claims vs 0% generic, on 264 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.
264
Total Claims
$72K
Total Drug Cost
206
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 264
- Total Day Supply
- 298
- Brand vs Generic
- 100% brand / 0% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $72K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $0
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 76.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.04
- Gender Split
- 63% female / 37% 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 |
|---|---|
| Shingrix Varicella-Zoster Ge/As01b/Pf | 105 |
| Arexvy Rsvpref3 Antigen/As01e/Pf | 57 |
| Abrysvo "Rsv Vacc | N/A |
| Boostrix Tdap "Diphth | N/A |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Overview
How Rufus Temple, MD fits within the Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician landscape nationally.
44,326
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
179
Avg Claims per Provider
Rufus Temple, MD's 264 claims are above the specialty average of 179.
Nationwide Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Temple, both outside North Carolina so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2005)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Temple.
One of 1,464 Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician providers enrolled in North Carolina, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Meaghan Aalto
MD
Lexington, NC
Dr. Lara Aboulhosn
MD
Charlotte, NC
Dr. Brandi Adams
MD
Huntersville, NC
Dr. Harvey Adams
M.D.
Asheboro, NC
Dr. Sharvari Adams
DO
Fayetteville, NC
Compare Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rufus Temple, MD's specialty? ▼
Rufus Temple, MD specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician and practices in Wilmington, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does Rufus Temple, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Rufus Temple, MD wrote 264 Medicare Part D claims totaling $72K in drug costs for 206 beneficiaries.
Where is Rufus Temple, MD located? ▼
Rufus Temple, MD is located at 1650 GREENFIELD ST, Wilmington, NC, 28401. Phone: (910) 798-3500.
What is Rufus Temple, MD's NPI number? ▼
Rufus Temple, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588662308, issued on 07/14/2005.
Does Rufus Temple, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Rufus Temple, MD's prescribing is 100% brand-name and 0% generic drugs by claim count, with $72K in brand drug costs.
How many Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 44,326 Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provider writes 179 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Rufus Temple, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Rufus Temple, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Shingrix, Arexvy, Abrysvo. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Rufus Temple, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Rufus Temple, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 264 Part D claims and 206 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Rufus Temple, MD's credentials? ▼
Rufus Temple, MD's NPI is 1588662308 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 (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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