2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1407800576 MD
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Stephen Ratcliffe, MD

Family Medicine Physician in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 117 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

Stephen Ratcliffe, MD filed 3,635 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, prescribing 84% generic.

4K
Part D claims, 2023
84%
generic prescribing

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 Ratcliffe, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

3,635 Top 9% higher than 91% 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%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

Stephen Ratcliffe, MD 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 Stephen Ratcliffe, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/21/2006

NPI 1407800576

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,635 6% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers

Pennsylvania providers

Largest specialties in Pennsylvania (% of in-state providers)

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program5.6%Pharmacist5%Physical Therapist4.9%Mental Health Counselor3.9%Internal Medicine Physician3.3%Professional Counselor3.2%Family Medicine Physician2.8%
Largest specialties in Pennsylvania (% of in-state providers)

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

Stephen Ratcliffe, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 304 N WATER ST, Lancaster, PA, 17603, with a listed phone of (717) 299-6371. NPI 1407800576 was issued on 05/21/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Ratcliffe 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 3,635 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 117 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $514K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 84% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.1%. 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.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

304 N WATER ST
Lancaster, PA 17603

Provider Details

NPI 1407800576
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/21/2006

License & disciplinary context — Pennsylvania PA-BOM 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 ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to Stephen Ratcliffe, MD. To verify Stephen Ratcliffe, MD's current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases

PA-BOM 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 Pennsylvania disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

Stephen Ratcliffe, MD — brand share 14.0%
Family Medicine Physician average

14% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 3,635 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.

3,635
Total Claims
$514K
Total Drug Cost
117
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,570
Total Day Supply
189,328
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$418K
Generic Drug Cost
$92K
Opioid Claims
187 (5.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
76

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.50
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 31, 65-74: 53, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Stephen Ratcliffe, 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
205
Amlodipine Besylate
144
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
121
Omeprazole
94
Gabapentin
92
Lisinopril
88
Famotidine
80
Hydrochlorothiazide
80
Duloxetine Hcl
74
Metformin Hcl
73

* 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 Stephen Ratcliffe, MD fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

Stephen Ratcliffe, MD's 3,635 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Pennsylvania

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

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

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry — providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Pennsylvania medical board — federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stephen Ratcliffe, MD's specialty?
Stephen Ratcliffe, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Credentials: MD.
How much does Stephen Ratcliffe, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Stephen Ratcliffe, MD wrote 3,635 Medicare Part D claims totaling $514K in drug costs for 117 beneficiaries.
Where is Stephen Ratcliffe, MD located?
Stephen Ratcliffe, MD is located at 304 N WATER ST, Lancaster, PA, 17603. Phone: (717) 299-6371.
What is Stephen Ratcliffe, MD's NPI number?
Stephen Ratcliffe, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407800576, issued on 05/21/2006.
Does Stephen Ratcliffe, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Stephen Ratcliffe, MD's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $418K in brand drug costs.
Does Stephen Ratcliffe, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, Stephen Ratcliffe, MD had 187 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.1%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 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 Stephen Ratcliffe, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Stephen Ratcliffe, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Albuterol Sulfate Hfa. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Stephen Ratcliffe, MD accept Medicare?
Stephen Ratcliffe, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,635 Part D claims and 117 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Stephen Ratcliffe, MD's credentials?
Stephen Ratcliffe, MD's NPI is 1407800576 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.
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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