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2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1497822621 MD
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Internal Medicine Physician in Paragould, Arkansas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 172,737 in Internal Medicine Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
89
Medicare Part D claims · 24 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
William Dement, MD filed 89 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in Paragould, Arkansas.
- 89
- Part D claims, 2023
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.
William Dement, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
89 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
William Dement, 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 William Dement, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Internal Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
89 97% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Arkansas
How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Internal Medicine Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
William Dement, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2420 LINWOOD DR, Paragould, AR, 72450, with a listed phone of (870) 236-9756. NPI 1497822621 was issued on 11/30/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 89 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 24 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K in drug spend.
Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,737 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1497822621 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Internal Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 11/30/2006 |
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
89
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
24
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 199
- Total Day Supply
- 5,454
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.00
- Gender Split
- 0% female / 100% male
Internal Medicine Physician Overview
How William Dement, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
172,737
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider
William Dement, MD's 89 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.
Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Arkansas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Arkansas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Dement.
Sherry Abader
Little Rock, AR
Dr. Ahmed Abdelal
M.D.
Little Rock, AR
Dr. Lee Abel
M.D.
Little Rock, AR
Dr. Ahmed Abuabdou
M.D.
Little Rock, AR
Dr. Yuba Acharya
M.D.
Hot Springs, AR
Compare Internal 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 Arkansas medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Internal Medicine Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Dement, MD's specialty? ▼
William Dement, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in Paragould, Arkansas. Credentials: MD.
How much does William Dement, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, William Dement, MD wrote 89 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 24 beneficiaries.
Where is William Dement, MD located? ▼
William Dement, MD is located at 2420 LINWOOD DR, Paragould, AR, 72450. Phone: (870) 236-9756.
What is William Dement, MD's NPI number? ▼
William Dement, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497822621, issued on 11/30/2006.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 172,737 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.
Does William Dement, MD accept Medicare? ▼
William Dement, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 89 Part D claims and 24 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify William Dement, MD's credentials? ▼
William Dement, MD's NPI is 1497822621 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
Every figure on PlainDoctor is rendered directly from the federal CMS NPPES registry, Medicare Part D, MIPS, and Open Payments records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of May 2026.