2026 NPPES data Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician NPI 1861486110 M.D.
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BEATRICE BREWINGTON, M.D.

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician in CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina. 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
53
Medicare Part D claims · 23 beneficiaries · Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician avg: 558
Generic prescribing
51%
generic claims · 49% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: BEATRICE BREWINGTON, M.D. is a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 53 claims across 23 beneficiaries — 49% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: BEATRICE BREWINGTON, M.D. filed 53 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

BEATRICE BREWINGTON, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

BEATRICE BREWINGTON, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/01/2005

NPI 1861486110

Primary specialty

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician

Niche

913 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

53 91% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 558

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician share within North Carolina

1. Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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

BEATRICE BREWINGTON, M.D. is a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider practicing in CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1861486110. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

BEATRICE BREWINGTON, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2226 NELSON HWY STE 200, CHAPEL HILL, NC, 27517, with a listed phone of (984) 974-2020. NPI 1861486110 was issued on 09/01/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BREWINGTON 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 53 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 23 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K in drug spend, split 49% brand-name and 51% generic by claim count. 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.

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 913 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 558 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

2226 NELSON HWY STE 200
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517

Provider Details

NPI 1861486110
Specialty Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/01/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BEATRICE BREWINGTON, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

CHATHAM HOSPITAL INC
★★★★☆ 4/5
SILER CITY, NC
Critical Access Hospitals
CMS CCN: 341311
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL
CHAPEL HILL, NC

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

BEATRICE BREWINGTON, M.D. — brand share 49.0%
Specialty average (est.)

49% brand-name claims vs 51% generic, on 53 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.

53
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
23
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
93
Total Day Supply
2,561
Brand vs Generic
49% brand / 51% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$3K
Generic Drug Cost
$989

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.88

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Prednisolone Acetate
22

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Overview

How BEATRICE BREWINGTON, M.D. fits within the Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician landscape nationally.

913
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Providers in US
48
States with Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician
558
Avg Claims per Provider

BEATRICE BREWINGTON, M.D.'s 53 claims are below the specialty average of 558.

Nearby Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BREWINGTON.

Compare Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BEATRICE BREWINGTON, M.D.'s specialty?
BEATRICE BREWINGTON, M.D. specializes in Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician and practices in CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does BEATRICE BREWINGTON, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BEATRICE BREWINGTON, M.D. wrote 53 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 23 beneficiaries.
Where is BEATRICE BREWINGTON, M.D. located?
BEATRICE BREWINGTON, M.D. is located at 2226 NELSON HWY STE 200, CHAPEL HILL, NC, 27517. Phone: (984) 974-2020.
What is BEATRICE BREWINGTON, M.D.'s NPI number?
BEATRICE BREWINGTON, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861486110, issued on 09/01/2005.
Does BEATRICE BREWINGTON, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BEATRICE BREWINGTON, M.D.'s prescribing is 49% brand-name and 51% generic drugs by claim count, with $3K in brand drug costs.
How many Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 913 Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider writes 558 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BEATRICE BREWINGTON, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BEATRICE BREWINGTON, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisolone Acetate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BEATRICE BREWINGTON, M.D. accept Medicare?
BEATRICE BREWINGTON, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 53 Part D claims and 23 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BEATRICE BREWINGTON, M.D.'s credentials?
BEATRICE BREWINGTON, M.D.'s NPI is 1861486110 with credentials M.D.. 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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