2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1205221330 DO
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BENJAMIN ADAMS-DOOLITTLE, DO

Family Medicine Physician in MILLS RIVER, 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 395 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
93.5111/100
▲ 10 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: BENJAMIN ADAMS-DOOLITTLE, DO is a Family Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in MILLS RIVER, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 395 beneficiaries — 13% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.5111/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: BENJAMIN ADAMS-DOOLITTLE, DO reported a CMS MIPS final score of 93.5111 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 3,290 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

BENJAMIN ADAMS-DOOLITTLE, DO practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

BENJAMIN ADAMS-DOOLITTLE, DO at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/06/2015

NPI 1205221330

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,290 4% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

MIPS final score

93.5111/100 10.411100000000005% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Family Medicine Physician share within North Carolina

1. Family Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Family Medicine Physician share within North Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

BENJAMIN ADAMS-DOOLITTLE, DO's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Medicine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
93.5111/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Family Medicine Physician) — 93.5111/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%93.5%
MIPS final score (Family Medicine Physician) — 93.5111/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

BENJAMIN ADAMS-DOOLITTLE, DO is a Family Medicine Physician provider practicing in MILLS RIVER, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DO. NPI: 1205221330. 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.

BENJAMIN ADAMS-DOOLITTLE, DO appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding DO credentials at 156 CROSSROADS DR, MILLS RIVER, NC, 28759, with a listed phone of (828) 891-0060. NPI 1205221330 was issued on 04/06/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ADAMS-DOOLITTLE 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 3,290 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 395 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $427K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.4%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 93.5111/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 84.2392), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

156 CROSSROADS DR
MILLS RIVER, NC 28759

Provider Details

NPI 1205221330
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials DO
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/06/2015

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

93.5111
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
84.2392
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

BENJAMIN ADAMS-DOOLITTLE, DO — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 3,290 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.

3,290
Total Claims
$427K
Total Drug Cost
395
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
7,765
Total Day Supply
226,330
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$374K
Generic Drug Cost
$52K
Opioid Claims
12 (0.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
94

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.95
Gender Split
44% female / 56% male
Age Distribution
<65: 24, 65-74: 213, 75-84: 121, 85+: 37

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
230
Lisinopril
170
Amlodipine Besylate
155
Levothyroxine Sodium
113
Hydrochlorothiazide
107
Losartan Potassium
99
Omeprazole
73
Metformin Hcl
72
Metoprolol Succinate
72
Rosuvastatin Calcium
69

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How BENJAMIN ADAMS-DOOLITTLE, DO fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

BENJAMIN ADAMS-DOOLITTLE, DO's 3,290 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in North Carolina

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

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BENJAMIN ADAMS-DOOLITTLE, DO's specialty?
BENJAMIN ADAMS-DOOLITTLE, DO specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in MILLS RIVER, North Carolina. Credentials: DO.
How much does BENJAMIN ADAMS-DOOLITTLE, DO prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BENJAMIN ADAMS-DOOLITTLE, DO wrote 3,290 Medicare Part D claims totaling $427K in drug costs for 395 beneficiaries.
What is BENJAMIN ADAMS-DOOLITTLE, DO's Medicare quality score?
BENJAMIN ADAMS-DOOLITTLE, DO has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.5111/100 (Quality: 84.2392). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is BENJAMIN ADAMS-DOOLITTLE, DO located?
BENJAMIN ADAMS-DOOLITTLE, DO is located at 156 CROSSROADS DR, MILLS RIVER, NC, 28759. Phone: (828) 891-0060.
What is BENJAMIN ADAMS-DOOLITTLE, DO's NPI number?
BENJAMIN ADAMS-DOOLITTLE, DO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205221330, issued on 04/06/2015.
Does BENJAMIN ADAMS-DOOLITTLE, DO prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BENJAMIN ADAMS-DOOLITTLE, DO's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $374K in brand drug costs.
Does BENJAMIN ADAMS-DOOLITTLE, DO prescribe opioids?
Yes, BENJAMIN ADAMS-DOOLITTLE, DO had 12 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.4%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BENJAMIN ADAMS-DOOLITTLE, DO prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BENJAMIN ADAMS-DOOLITTLE, DO's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BENJAMIN ADAMS-DOOLITTLE, DO accept Medicare?
BENJAMIN ADAMS-DOOLITTLE, DO appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,290 Part D claims and 395 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BENJAMIN ADAMS-DOOLITTLE, DO's credentials?
BENJAMIN ADAMS-DOOLITTLE, DO's NPI is 1205221330 with credentials DO. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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).

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