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2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1851535355 M.D.
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Family Medicine Physician in Vinton, Virginia.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 147,760 in Family Medicine 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
952
Medicare Part D claims · 271 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 11% 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
Russell Slayton, M.D. filed 952 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in Vinton, Virginia, prescribing 87% generic.
- 952
- Part D claims, 2023
- 87%
- generic prescribing
- ≥75th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1851535355 · Family Medicine Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MEGA · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1851535355
- ENUM-MID 2009
- TAX-MEGA 148K Family Medicine
- RX-LIGHT 952
- BOOK-LIGHT 3,957 in Virginia
- PHOTO-ENUM Julia Shaver · 2009
Russell Slayton, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
952 ≥ 75th percentile 75% 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)
Russell Slayton, 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).
What does the federal data show about Russell Slayton, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Family Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
952 72% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Virginia
How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Virginia providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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 | 1851535355 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/28/2009 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Russell Slayton, M.D. - brand share 11.0%
Family Medicine Physician average
11% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 952 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.
952
Total Claims
$122K
Total Drug Cost
271
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,398
- Total Day Supply
- 70,846
- Brand vs Generic
- 11% brand / 87% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $102K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $19K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 17
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.38
- Gender Split
- 59% female / 41% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 35, 65-74: 113, 75-84: 100, 85+: 23
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Russell Slayton, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
78 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
76 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
40 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
38 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
36 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium 25
Levothyroxine Sodium
25 claims
- Fluticasone Propio… 21
Fluticasone Propionate
21 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium 21
Rosuvastatin Calcium
21 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 78 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 76 |
| Losartan Potassium | 40 |
| Lisinopril | 38 |
| Omeprazole | 36 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 25 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 21 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 21 |
| Furosemide | 18 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 18 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Family Medicine Physician Overview
How Russell Slayton, M.D. fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
147,760
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider
Russell Slayton, M.D.'s 952 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.
Nationwide Family Medicine Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Slayton, both outside Virginia so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2009)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Virginia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Virginia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Slayton.
One of 3,957 Family Medicine Physician providers enrolled in Virginia, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Maureen Aaron
M.D.
Martinsville, VA
Dr. Marianne Abadam
DO
Hampton, VA
Dr. Linda Abbey
M.D.
Richmond, VA
Dr. David Abbot
MD
Vienna, VA
Dr. James Abbott
M.D.
Richmond, VA
Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Russell Slayton, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Russell Slayton, M.D. specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in Vinton, Virginia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Russell Slayton, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Russell Slayton, M.D. wrote 952 Medicare Part D claims totaling $122K in drug costs for 271 beneficiaries.
Where is Russell Slayton, M.D. located? ▼
Russell Slayton, M.D. is located at 415 S POLLARD ST, Vinton, VA, 24179. Phone: (540) 983-6700.
What is Russell Slayton, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Russell Slayton, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851535355, issued on 04/28/2009.
Does Russell Slayton, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Russell Slayton, M.D.'s prescribing is 11% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $102K in brand drug costs.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 147,760 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Russell Slayton, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Russell Slayton, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Russell Slayton, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Russell Slayton, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 952 Part D claims and 271 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Russell Slayton, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Russell Slayton, M.D.'s NPI is 1851535355 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
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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