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2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1649251935 MD
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Specialist in Richmond, Virginia.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 69,608 in Specialist, 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 301 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
William Ferrar, MD filed 1,167 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Specialist in Richmond, Virginia.
- 1K
- 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 Ferrar, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,167 Top 23% higher than 77% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about William Ferrar, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Specialist
Medicare Part D claims
1,167 21% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Virginia
How Specialist compares to other specialties among Virginia 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 Specialist. 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 Ferrar, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding MD credentials at 2004 BREMO RD, Richmond, VA, 23226, with a listed phone of (804) 239-1640. NPI 1649251935 was issued on 11/14/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,167 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 301 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $87K in drug spend.
Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,608 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 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 | 1649251935 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Specialist |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 11/14/2005 |
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
1,167
Total Claims
$87K
Total Drug Cost
301
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,984
- Total Day Supply
- 88,566
- Generic Drug Cost
- $26K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.27
- Gender Split
- 53% female / 47% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 20, 65-74: 119, 75-84: 117, 85+: 45
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What William Ferrar, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
81 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
59 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
48 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
46 claims
- Hydrochlorothiazide
Hydrochlorothiazide
35 claims
- Losartan Potassium 28
Losartan Potassium
28 claims
- Metoprolol Tartrate 28
Metoprolol Tartrate
28 claims
- Allopurinol 27
Allopurinol
27 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 81 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 59 |
| Omeprazole | 48 |
| Lisinopril | 46 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 35 |
| Losartan Potassium | 28 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 28 |
| Allopurinol | 27 |
| Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide Lisinopril/Hydrochlorothiazide | 26 |
| Metformin Hcl | 26 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Specialist Overview
How William Ferrar, MD fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.
69,608
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider
William Ferrar, MD's 1,167 claims are below the specialty average of 1,474.
Nearby Specialist Providers in Virginia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Virginia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Ferrar.
Dr. Hasan Abdallah
MD
Reston, VA
Dr. Stephen Abramson
M.D.
Richmond, VA
Dr. Richard Abriss
M.D.
Virginia Beach, VA
Joseph Acka
South Hill, VA
Dr. Jon Adleberg
M.D.
Chesapeake, VA
Compare Specialist 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 Virginia medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Specialist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Ferrar, MD's specialty? ▼
William Ferrar, MD specializes in Specialist and practices in Richmond, Virginia. Credentials: MD.
How much does William Ferrar, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, William Ferrar, MD wrote 1,167 Medicare Part D claims totaling $87K in drug costs for 301 beneficiaries.
Where is William Ferrar, MD located? ▼
William Ferrar, MD is located at 2004 BREMO RD, Richmond, VA, 23226. Phone: (804) 239-1640.
What is William Ferrar, MD's NPI number? ▼
William Ferrar, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649251935, issued on 11/14/2005.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 69,608 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does William Ferrar, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, William Ferrar, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does William Ferrar, MD accept Medicare? ▼
William Ferrar, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,167 Part D claims and 301 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify William Ferrar, MD's credentials? ▼
William Ferrar, MD's NPI is 1649251935 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.