Ronnie Claiborne, M.D.
NPI 1578503256 · General Practice Physician · Bakersfield, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ronnie Claiborne, M.D. is a General Practice Physician provider in Bakersfield, CA (NPI 1578503256).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578503256
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- General Practice PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G66649 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,075 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 379 | $183 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 340 | $130 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 329 | $60 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 11-20 Minutes99442 | 180 | $92 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 21-30 Minutes99443 | 139 | $131 |
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Supervision of a Patient Receiving Medicare-Covered Services Provided By a Participating Home Health Agency (patient Not Present) Requiring Complex and Multidisciplinary Care Modalities Involving Regular Physician Or Allow |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 106 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 171 | 52 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 138 | 55 |
| Alprazolam | 133 | 27 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 127 | 34 |
| Potassium Chloride | 123 | 32 |
| Omeprazole | 109 | 26 |
| Lisinopril |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,616 across 76 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-08
- Last updated
- 2014-02-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ronnie Claiborne's NPI number?
- Ronnie Claiborne's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578503256, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ronnie Claiborne's specialty?
- Ronnie Claiborne is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of General Practice Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ronnie Claiborne located?
- Ronnie Claiborne's practice location on file with NPPES is 1925 17th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301-5012.
- What is Ronnie Claiborne's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ronnie Claiborne is (661) 323-2295.
- Does Ronnie Claiborne accept Medicare?
- Ronnie Claiborne is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ronnie Claiborne's NPI active?
- Yes — Ronnie Claiborne's NPI (1578503256) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-02-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.