2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1598729246 MD
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STEPHEN DAMRON, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in MOREHEAD, Kentucky. 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
793
Medicare Part D claims · 130 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
79.8487/100
▼ 3 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

STEPHEN DAMRON, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 79.8487/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 793 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

79.8487/100
MIPS score · -3 vs avg
793
Part D claims, 2023
94%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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.

STEPHEN DAMRON, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

80 30th percentile higher than 30% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

STEPHEN DAMRON, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about STEPHEN DAMRON, MD?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/12/2006

NPI 1598729246

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

793 71% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

MIPS final score

79.8487/100 3.2513000000000005% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Kentucky

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers

Kentucky providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Kentucky

1. Internal Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Internal Medicine Physician share within Kentucky

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

STEPHEN DAMRON, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Internal Medicine Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
79.8487/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 79.8487/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%79.8%
MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 79.8487/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

STEPHEN DAMRON, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 222 MEDICAL CIR, MOREHEAD, KY, 40351, with a listed phone of (606) 783-6500. NPI 1598729246 was issued on 04/12/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DAMRON 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 793 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 130 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $59K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 50.6%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 79.8487/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 58.4337, Cost 71.0619), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

222 MEDICAL CIR
MOREHEAD, KY 40351

Provider Details

NPI 1598729246
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/12/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

79.8487
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
58.4337
Quality
71.0619
Cost
84
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where STEPHEN DAMRON, MD 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.

ST. CLAIRE MEDICAL CENTER INC
MOREHEAD, KY

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

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

STEPHEN DAMRON, MD — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 793 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.

793
Total Claims
$59K
Total Drug Cost
130
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
863
Total Day Supply
22,521
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$37K
Generic Drug Cost
$22K
Opioid Claims
401 (50.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
15

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.67
Gender Split
48% female / 52% male
Age Distribution
<65: 26, 65-74: 57, 75-84: 36, 85+: 11

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What STEPHEN DAMRON, MD 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
Oxycodone Hcl
89
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
73
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
72
Methadone Hcl
60
Gabapentin
52
Mirtazapine
42
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
34
Pregabalin
33
Oxycontin
Oxycodone Hcl
20
Fentanyl
17

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How STEPHEN DAMRON, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

STEPHEN DAMRON, MD's 793 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Kentucky

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

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STEPHEN DAMRON, MD's specialty?
STEPHEN DAMRON, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in MOREHEAD, Kentucky. Credentials: MD.
How much does STEPHEN DAMRON, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, STEPHEN DAMRON, MD wrote 793 Medicare Part D claims totaling $59K in drug costs for 130 beneficiaries.
What is STEPHEN DAMRON, MD's Medicare quality score?
STEPHEN DAMRON, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 79.8487/100 (Quality: 58.4337, Cost: 71.0619). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is STEPHEN DAMRON, MD located?
STEPHEN DAMRON, MD is located at 222 MEDICAL CIR, MOREHEAD, KY, 40351. Phone: (606) 783-6500.
What is STEPHEN DAMRON, MD's NPI number?
STEPHEN DAMRON, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598729246, issued on 04/12/2006.
Does STEPHEN DAMRON, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
STEPHEN DAMRON, MD's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $37K in brand drug costs.
Does STEPHEN DAMRON, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, STEPHEN DAMRON, MD had 401 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 50.6%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does STEPHEN DAMRON, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, STEPHEN DAMRON, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does STEPHEN DAMRON, MD accept Medicare?
STEPHEN DAMRON, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 793 Part D claims and 130 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify STEPHEN DAMRON, MD's credentials?
STEPHEN DAMRON, MD's NPI is 1598729246 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

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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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