2026 NPPES data Radiation Oncology Physician NPI 1063678514 M.D
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SPENCER ASHTON, M.D

Radiation Oncology Physician in WALLA WALLA, Washington. 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
115
Medicare Part D claims · 54 beneficiaries · Radiation Oncology Physician avg: 186
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$54.48
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: SPENCER ASHTON, M.D is a Radiation Oncology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in WALLA WALLA, Washington with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 115 claims across 54 beneficiaries — 13% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $54.48 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: SPENCER ASHTON, M.D filed 115 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across WALLA WALLA, Washington. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

SPENCER ASHTON, M.D practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

SPENCER ASHTON, M.D at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/04/2008

NPI 1063678514

Primary specialty

Radiation Oncology Physician

Mid-sized

6,018 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

115 38% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 186

Specialty distribution in Washington

How Radiation Oncology Physician compares to other specialties among Washington providers

Washington providers

Radiation Oncology Physician share within Washington

1. Radiation Oncology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Radiation Oncology Physician share within Washington

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Radiation Oncology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Radiation Oncology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Radiation Oncology 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).

SPENCER ASHTON, M.D is a Radiation Oncology Physician provider practicing in WALLA WALLA, Washington, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D. NPI: 1063678514. 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.

SPENCER ASHTON, M.D appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Radiation Oncology Physician provider holding M.D credentials at 401 W POPLAR ST, WALLA WALLA, WA, 99362, with a listed phone of (509) 522-5700. NPI 1063678514 was issued on 08/04/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ASHTON 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 115 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 54 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 13.9%. 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.

Radiation Oncology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,018 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 186 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

401 W POPLAR ST
WALLA WALLA, WA 99362

Provider Details

NPI 1063678514
Specialty Radiation Oncology Physician
Credentials M.D
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/04/2008

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SPENCER ASHTON, M.D bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

IHC HEALTH SERVICES INC
FILLMORE, UT

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

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 SPENCER ASHTON, M.D. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$54

Largest payer

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, 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 — Washington WMC 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 ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to SPENCER ASHTON, M.D. To verify SPENCER ASHTON, M.D's current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases

WMC 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 Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

SPENCER ASHTON, M.D — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 115 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.

115
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
54
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
127
Total Day Supply
2,306
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$339
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Opioid Claims
16 (13.9% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.93
Gender Split
52% female / 48% 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
Tamsulosin Hcl
29
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
13

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

Radiation Oncology Physician Overview

How SPENCER ASHTON, M.D fits within the Radiation Oncology Physician landscape nationally.

6,018
Radiation Oncology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Radiation Oncology Physician
186
Avg Claims per Provider

SPENCER ASHTON, M.D's 115 claims are below the specialty average of 186.

Nearby Radiation Oncology Physician Providers in Washington

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

Compare Radiation Oncology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SPENCER ASHTON, M.D's specialty?
SPENCER ASHTON, M.D specializes in Radiation Oncology Physician and practices in WALLA WALLA, Washington. Credentials: M.D.
How much does SPENCER ASHTON, M.D prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SPENCER ASHTON, M.D wrote 115 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for 54 beneficiaries.
Where is SPENCER ASHTON, M.D located?
SPENCER ASHTON, M.D is located at 401 W POPLAR ST, WALLA WALLA, WA, 99362. Phone: (509) 522-5700.
What is SPENCER ASHTON, M.D's NPI number?
SPENCER ASHTON, M.D's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1063678514, issued on 08/04/2008.
Does SPENCER ASHTON, M.D prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SPENCER ASHTON, M.D's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $339 in brand drug costs.
Does SPENCER ASHTON, M.D prescribe opioids?
Yes, SPENCER ASHTON, M.D had 16 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 13.9%.
How many Radiation Oncology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 6,018 Radiation Oncology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Radiation Oncology Physician provider writes 186 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SPENCER ASHTON, M.D prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SPENCER ASHTON, M.D's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tamsulosin Hcl, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SPENCER ASHTON, M.D accept Medicare?
SPENCER ASHTON, M.D appears in CMS Medicare data with 115 Part D claims and 54 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SPENCER ASHTON, M.D's credentials?
SPENCER ASHTON, M.D's NPI is 1063678514 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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