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BENJAMIN ADDY, PA-C

Physician Assistant in WEST COLUMBIA, South 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 886 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
87.4502/100
▲ 4 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$119.0K
462 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: BENJAMIN ADDY, PA-C is a Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in WEST COLUMBIA, South Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 886 beneficiaries — 16% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 87.4502/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $119.0K across 462 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: BENJAMIN ADDY, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 87.4502 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 2,084 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

BENJAMIN ADDY, PA-C at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/03/2013

NPI 1831520782

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,084 164% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

87.4502/100 4.350200000000001% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Physician Assistant share within South Carolina

1. Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physician Assistant share within South Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

BENJAMIN ADDY, PA-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physician Assistant national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
87.4502/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 87.4502/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 87.4502/100 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.

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BENJAMIN ADDY, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in WEST COLUMBIA, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1831520782. 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 ADDY, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 3574 SUNSET BLVD, WEST COLUMBIA, SC, 29169, with a listed phone of (803) 796-2500. NPI 1831520782 was issued on 12/03/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ADDY 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 2,084 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 886 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2.2 million in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 87.4502/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 87.2009, Cost 81.6323), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 149,975 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 790 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

3574 SUNSET BLVD
WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29169

Provider Details

NPI 1831520782
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/03/2013

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

87.4502
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
87.2009
Quality
81.6323
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BENJAMIN ADDY, PA-C 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.

ADVANCED DERMATOLOGY OF SC PC
SPARTANBURG, SC

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

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for BENJAMIN ADDY, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$119.0K

Largest payer

UCB, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

BENJAMIN ADDY, PA-C — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 2,084 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.

2,084
Total Claims
$2.2M
Total Drug Cost
886
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,257
Total Day Supply
55,499
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2.1M
Generic Drug Cost
$51K
Antibiotic Claims
107

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.06
Gender Split
43% female / 57% male
Age Distribution
<65: 64, 65-74: 428, 75-84: 313, 85+: 81

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Mupirocin
378
Triamcinolone Acetonide
287
Ketoconazole
236
Clobetasol Propionate
199
Doxycycline Hyclate
127
Fluorouracil
114
Dupixent Pen
Dupilumab
90
Otezla
Apremilast
79
Hydrocortisone
74
Metronidazole
55

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How BENJAMIN ADDY, PA-C fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider

BENJAMIN ADDY, PA-C's 2,084 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in South Carolina

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

Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BENJAMIN ADDY, PA-C's specialty?
BENJAMIN ADDY, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in WEST COLUMBIA, South Carolina. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does BENJAMIN ADDY, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BENJAMIN ADDY, PA-C wrote 2,084 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.2M in drug costs for 886 beneficiaries.
What is BENJAMIN ADDY, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
BENJAMIN ADDY, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 87.4502/100 (Quality: 87.2009, Cost: 81.6323). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is BENJAMIN ADDY, PA-C located?
BENJAMIN ADDY, PA-C is located at 3574 SUNSET BLVD, WEST COLUMBIA, SC, 29169. Phone: (803) 796-2500.
What is BENJAMIN ADDY, PA-C's NPI number?
BENJAMIN ADDY, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831520782, issued on 12/03/2013.
Does BENJAMIN ADDY, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BENJAMIN ADDY, PA-C's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $2.1M in brand drug costs.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 149,975 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 790 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BENJAMIN ADDY, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BENJAMIN ADDY, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Mupirocin, Triamcinolone Acetonide, Ketoconazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BENJAMIN ADDY, PA-C accept Medicare?
BENJAMIN ADDY, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,084 Part D claims and 886 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BENJAMIN ADDY, PA-C's credentials?
BENJAMIN ADDY, PA-C's NPI is 1831520782 with credentials PA-C. 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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