2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1841262300 M.D.
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RUSTON PIERCE, M.D.

Specialist in PINE BLUFF, Arkansas. 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
813
Medicare Part D claims · 144 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

RUSTON PIERCE, M.D. filed 813 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Specialist in PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, prescribing 94% generic.

813
Part D claims, 2023
94%
generic prescribing

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RUSTON PIERCE, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

813 Top 27% higher than 73% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). This entry sits in this band. 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about RUSTON PIERCE, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/07/2006

NPI 1841262300

Primary specialty

Specialist

High-volume

69,658 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

813 45% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,474

Specialty distribution in Arkansas

How Specialist compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers

Arkansas providers

Specialist share within Arkansas

1. Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Specialist share within Arkansas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Specialist (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Specialist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Specialist) — 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).

RUSTON PIERCE, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding M.D. credentials at 1702 W 42ND AVE, PINE BLUFF, AR, 71603, with a listed phone of (870) 535-3443. NPI 1841262300 was issued on 02/07/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PIERCE 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 813 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 144 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $30K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% 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.

Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,658 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 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

1702 W 42ND AVE
PINE BLUFF, AR 71603

Provider Details

NPI 1841262300
Specialty Specialist
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/07/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

RUSTON PIERCE, M.D. — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 813 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.

813
Total Claims
$30K
Total Drug Cost
144
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,550
Total Day Supply
42,476
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$11K
Generic Drug Cost
$19K
Antibiotic Claims
56

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.81

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What RUSTON PIERCE, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Estradiol
161
Amlodipine Besylate
52
Clotrimazole-Betamethasone
Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dip
40
Oxybutynin Chloride
38
Atorvastatin Calcium
34
Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid
Triamterene/Hydrochlorothiazid
29
Estradiol (Twice Weekly)
Estradiol
23
Solifenacin Succinate
21
Doxycycline Hyclate
20
Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
17

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

Specialist Overview

How RUSTON PIERCE, M.D. fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.

69,658
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider

RUSTON PIERCE, M.D.'s 813 claims are below the specialty average of 1,474.

Nearby Specialist Providers in Arkansas

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

Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RUSTON PIERCE, M.D.'s specialty?
RUSTON PIERCE, M.D. specializes in Specialist and practices in PINE BLUFF, Arkansas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does RUSTON PIERCE, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RUSTON PIERCE, M.D. wrote 813 Medicare Part D claims totaling $30K in drug costs for 144 beneficiaries.
Where is RUSTON PIERCE, M.D. located?
RUSTON PIERCE, M.D. is located at 1702 W 42ND AVE, PINE BLUFF, AR, 71603. Phone: (870) 535-3443.
What is RUSTON PIERCE, M.D.'s NPI number?
RUSTON PIERCE, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841262300, issued on 02/07/2006.
Does RUSTON PIERCE, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RUSTON PIERCE, M.D.'s prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $11K in brand drug costs.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 69,658 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RUSTON PIERCE, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RUSTON PIERCE, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Estradiol, Amlodipine Besylate, Clotrimazole-Betamethasone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RUSTON PIERCE, M.D. accept Medicare?
RUSTON PIERCE, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 813 Part D claims and 144 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RUSTON PIERCE, M.D.'s credentials?
RUSTON PIERCE, M.D.'s NPI is 1841262300 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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