2026 NPPES data Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician NPI 1447332895 M.D.
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SCHARAZARD GRAY, M.D.

Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minnesota. 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
187
Medicare Part D claims · 18 beneficiaries · Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: SCHARAZARD GRAY, M.D. is a Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minnesota with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 187 claims across 18 beneficiaries — 15% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: SCHARAZARD GRAY, M.D. filed 187 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minnesota. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

SCHARAZARD GRAY, 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).

SCHARAZARD GRAY, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/19/2006

NPI 1447332895

Primary specialty

Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician

Niche

763 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

187 84% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,134

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within Minnesota

1. Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within Minnesota

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Addiction Medicine (Family 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).

SCHARAZARD GRAY, M.D. is a Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider practicing in INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minnesota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1447332895. 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.

SCHARAZARD GRAY, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 523 3RD AVE, INTERNATIONAL FALLS, MN, 56649, with a listed phone of (813) 310-9346. NPI 1447332895 was issued on 10/19/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GRAY 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 187 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 18 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $40K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% 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.

Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 763 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 1,134 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

523 3RD AVE
INTERNATIONAL FALLS, MN 56649

Provider Details

NPI 1447332895
Specialty Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/19/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

SCHARAZARD GRAY, M.D. — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 187 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.

187
Total Claims
$40K
Total Drug Cost
18
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
187
Total Day Supply
4,452
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$17K
Generic Drug Cost
$23K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.66

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Buprenorphine-Naloxone
Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl
83
Suboxone
Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl
13
Amlodipine Besylate
12
Metoprolol Tartrate
11

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

Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Overview

How SCHARAZARD GRAY, M.D. fits within the Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

763
Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in US
48
States with Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
1,134
Avg Claims per Provider

SCHARAZARD GRAY, M.D.'s 187 claims are below the specialty average of 1,134.

Nearby Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in Minnesota

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

Compare Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SCHARAZARD GRAY, M.D.'s specialty?
SCHARAZARD GRAY, M.D. specializes in Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician and practices in INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minnesota. Credentials: M.D..
How much does SCHARAZARD GRAY, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SCHARAZARD GRAY, M.D. wrote 187 Medicare Part D claims totaling $40K in drug costs for 18 beneficiaries.
Where is SCHARAZARD GRAY, M.D. located?
SCHARAZARD GRAY, M.D. is located at 523 3RD AVE, INTERNATIONAL FALLS, MN, 56649. Phone: (813) 310-9346.
What is SCHARAZARD GRAY, M.D.'s NPI number?
SCHARAZARD GRAY, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447332895, issued on 10/19/2006.
Does SCHARAZARD GRAY, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SCHARAZARD GRAY, M.D.'s prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $17K in brand drug costs.
How many Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 763 Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,134 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SCHARAZARD GRAY, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SCHARAZARD GRAY, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Buprenorphine-Naloxone, Suboxone, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SCHARAZARD GRAY, M.D. accept Medicare?
SCHARAZARD GRAY, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 187 Part D claims and 18 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SCHARAZARD GRAY, M.D.'s credentials?
SCHARAZARD GRAY, M.D.'s NPI is 1447332895 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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