Dr. Eric R. Dringman, MD
- Medicare services, 2024
- 327
- Medicare patients, 2024
- 238
- Part D claims, 2024
- 77
- Hospital affiliations
- 1
- Industry payments
- $14,051
- Practice address
- 2900 12th N Ave, Billings, MT 59101
- Practice phone
- Call (406) 238-6470
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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Primary practice
Surgical Associates
Billings, Montana
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Dr. Eric R. Dringman is a general surgeon in Billings, Montana
Dr. Dringman practices at Surgical Associates in Billings, Montana.
Dr. Dringman's NPI, 1245262583, was assigned on July 7, 2006. Dr. Dringman graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine in 1991. Dr. Dringman holds Montana license 8017.
- NPI
- 1245262583NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- Medicare PAC ID
- 7719902923
- NPI enumeration date
- July 7, 2006
- NPI status
- Active
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
- Practice phone
- (406) 238-6470
- Professional email
- Get email
- Personal email
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- Mobile number
- Get number
- Sex
- Male
- Estimated age
- 61
- Medical school graduation
- 1991
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Practice Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
Dr. Eric R. Dringman practices at Surgical Associates in Billings, Montana
Dr. Dringman's primary practice is Surgical Associates, at 2900 12th N Ave, Billings, MT 59101 in Yellowstone County. The practice phone is (406) 238-6470.
- Surgical Associates2900 12th N Ave, Billings, MT 59101 · Yellowstone CountyPhone(406) 238-6470
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); and Dmand AI Practice Data
Dr. Eric R. Dringman is affiliated with 3 sites of care and 1 medical group
Dr. Dringman's primary practice is Surgical Associates in Billings, Montana. Dr. Dringman is also affiliated with St. Vincent Regional Hospital. The medical group on file is Surgical Associates, PC. Dmand AI also links Dr. Dringman to 1 more group practice or clinic, named with a free account.
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Practice Data; and Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Eric R. Dringman's practice
Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Dringman practices, 2 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.
| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| Surgical Associates | Available with a free account |
| +2 more affiliated sites | Available with a free account |
Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data
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Dr. Eric R. Dringman is one of 111 general surgeons in Montana
Surgery is Dr. Dringman's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 208600000X. Dr. Dringman is licensed in Montana.
Specialties and state licenses
- Surgery, MontanaPrimary
General surgeons near Dr. Dringman
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Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Eric R. Dringman billed Medicare for 327 services in 2024
CMS data shows 327 Medicare services from Dr. Dringman across 9 procedure codes in 2024, for 238 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $43,719 for them.
Dr. Dringman's Medicare services by type, 2023 to 2024
- 2023
- 2024
- Office and hospital visits
- 2023: 2242024: 29532%
- Surgery
- 2023: 312024: 323%
Where Dr. Dringman's Medicare services took place, 2024
- In an office15046%
- In a facility17754%
Dr. Dringman compared with the Montana median for general surgeons, 2024
- Dr. Dringman
- Montana median
- Medicare services
- 327vs 1352.4 times
- Medicare patients
- 238vs 12393% above
- Part D claims
- 53vs 4226% above
Medians across 121 general surgeons in Montana with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.
Dr. Dringman's most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2024
CMS publishes codes billed for 11 or more Medicare patients. Each label is the code family; CPT descriptions are licensed by the AMA.
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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Eric R. Dringman treated 238 Medicare patients in 2024, average age 72
CMS counts 238 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Dringman in 2024. The largest group is 65 to 74, with 122 patients. 70% of them have high blood pressure, and 62% have high cholesterol. 13% are also on Medicaid. Their average risk score is 1.36, where 1.00 is the Medicare average.
Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Dringman's median patient age at 63, with 48% women.
Dr. Dringman's Medicare patients by age, 2024
Dr. Dringman's Medicare patients by sex, 2024
- Women12553%
- Men11347%
Chronic conditions among Dr. Dringman's Medicare patients, 2024
- High blood pressure70%
- High cholesterol62%
- Arthritis51%
- Mood disorders31%
- Depression29%
- Diabetes28%
- Anxiety26%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
Share of Medicare patients with each condition. A patient can have several.
Dr. Dringman's patients across all payers
Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.
Patient panel by age, all payers
Median age 63
Patient panel by sex, all payers
- Women48%
- Men51%
Sources: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data; and Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
Dr. Eric R. Dringman wrote 77 Medicare Part D claims in 2024
In 2024, Dr. Dringman wrote 77 Medicare Part D claims for 62 patients. 100% of them were for generic drugs. CMS names the drug for 53 of them, across 1 drug with 11 or more claims each, at $149 in total drug cost. In 2023, CMS named 49 claims across 1 drug.
Dr. Dringman's most prescribed drugs by claims, 2024
CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.
Drug classes CMS tracks in Dr. Dringman's Part D claims, 2024
- Opioids78%60 of 77 claims
- Antibiotics14%11 of 77 claims
Share of all Part D claims for each drug class CMS reports on. Classes with no claims are left out.
Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2023 to 2024
- 2023
- 2024
- Claims for drugs CMS names
- 2023: 492024: 538%
Drugs named by CMS: 1 in 2024, 1 in 2023.
Sources: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026; and Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
Dr. Eric R. Dringman ranks in the 75th percentile for hernia repair (minimally invasive) in Medicare
Dr. Dringman accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment. CMS counts 12 procedures of hernia repair (minimally invasive) by Dr. Dringman, more than 75% of the clinicians it reports for that procedure.
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
Where Dr. Dringman ranks in Medicare procedure volume
- Spinal fusion
- 41st percentile25 procedures
- Hernia repair (minimally invasive)
- 75th percentile12 procedures
CMS ranks each clinician against every clinician it reports for the same procedure category.
Colonoscopy: 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)
Hernia repair - groin (open): 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)
Mastectomy: 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)
Melanoma (skin cancer) excision: 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)
Upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy for acid reflux: 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)
Sources: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS); and Doctors and Clinicians Utilization Data (CMS)
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Dr. Eric R. Dringman received $14,051 in industry payments from 2016 to 2025
CMS Open Payments shows 58 general payments to Dr. Dringman from 26 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2025. Education make up the largest share, 60% of the total. Intuitive Surgical, Inc. paid the most, $9,729.
General payments to Dr. Dringman by program year, 2016 to 2025
General payments to Dr. Dringman by kind, 2016 to 2025
- Education$8,50060%
- Consulting fees$3,12022%
- Food and beverage$1,41410%
- Travel and lodging$1,0177%
Companies that paid Dr. Dringman the most, 2016 to 2025
Share is of all general payments to this clinician.
Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026
Dr. Eric R. Dringman graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine
Dr. Dringman graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine in 1991.
- Medical school
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Sources for Dr. Eric R. Dringman's profile data
| Data on this page | Source |
|---|---|
| NPI, name, sex, specialty and licenses | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Practice locations and phone | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice Data |
| Primary practice, affiliations and health system | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice DataDmand AI Affiliation Data |
| Medicare services and procedure codes | Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| State medians for the same specialty | Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks |
| Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panel | Dmand AI Patient Panel DataMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Part D prescribing | Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentiles | Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Doctors and Clinicians Utilization Data (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Industry payments | Open Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Training, board certification and memberships | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| EHR at each practice site | Dmand AI Technology Install Data |
| Similar physicians | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
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What is Dr. Eric R. Dringman's NPI number?
Dr. Eric R. Dringman's NPI number is 1245262583. It was assigned on July 7, 2006, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. Eric R. Dringman?
Dr. Eric R. Dringman is a general surgeon in Billings, Montana. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Surgery Physician (taxonomy code 208600000X).
Where does Dr. Eric R. Dringman practice?
Dr. Dringman practices at 2900 12th N Ave, Billings, MT 59101. Dr. Dringman's primary practice is Surgical Associates in Billings, Montana. Dmand AI also links Dr. Dringman to 1 group practice or clinic.
What is Dr. Eric R. Dringman's office phone number?
The practice phone on file for Dr. Dringman is (406) 238-6470.
What is Dr. Eric R. Dringman's medical license number?
Dr. Dringman holds Montana license 8017.
Which hospitals is Dr. Eric R. Dringman affiliated with?
Dr. Dringman is affiliated with St. Vincent Regional Hospital.
What medical group is Dr. Eric R. Dringman part of?
Dr. Dringman is linked to Surgical Associates, PC.
Does Dr. Eric R. Dringman accept Medicare?
Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Dringman billed Medicare for 327 services in 2024, and Dr. Dringman accepts Medicare assignment.
How many Medicare patients does Dr. Eric R. Dringman see?
CMS counts 238 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Dringman in 2024, with an average age of 72.
What services does Dr. Eric R. Dringman bill to Medicare?
In 2024, Dr. Dringman's most billed Medicare services were hospital inpatient care (99232), office visit, new patient (99204) and hospital inpatient care (99223).
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Where did Dr. Eric R. Dringman go to medical school?
Dr. Dringman graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine in 1991.
What drugs does Dr. Eric R. Dringman prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Dringman's most prescribed drugs by claims were Oxycodone HCl.
Has Dr. Eric R. Dringman received payments from drug or device companies?
CMS Open Payments shows $14,051 in general payments to Dr. Dringman from 26 companies from 2016 to 2025. The largest total came from Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
How long has Dr. Eric R. Dringman been practicing?
Dr. Dringman graduated from medical school in 1991, 35 years ago.
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