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2026 NPPES data Pharmacist NPI 1538255187 PHARM.D.
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Pharmacist in Durham, North Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 290,447 in Pharmacist, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
89
Medicare Part D claims · 16 beneficiaries · Pharmacist avg: 135
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Benjamin Smith, PHARM.D. filed 89 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pharmacist in Durham, North Carolina, prescribing 85% generic.
- 89
- Part D claims, 2023
- 85%
- generic prescribing
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Benjamin Smith, PHARM.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
89 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Benjamin Smith, PHARM.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Pharmacist
Medicare Part D claims
89 34% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Pharmacist compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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Benjamin Smith, PHARM.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pharmacist provider holding PHARM.D. credentials at 4220 N ROXBORO ST, Durham, NC, 27704, with a listed phone of (919) 660-0673. NPI 1538255187 was issued on 10/04/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 89 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 16 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $11K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count.
Pharmacist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 290,447 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 135 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1538255187 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Pharmacist |
| Credentials | PHARM.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 10/04/2006 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Benjamin Smith, PHARM.D. - brand share 15.0%
Pharmacist average
15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 89 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.
89
Total Claims
$11K
Total Drug Cost
16
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 169
- Total Day Supply
- 5,026
- Brand vs Generic
- 15% brand / 85% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $10K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $1K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 68.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.68
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Benjamin Smith, PHARM.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
15 claims
- Warfarin Sodium
Warfarin Sodium
14 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
13 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 15 |
| Warfarin Sodium | 14 |
| Losartan Potassium | 13 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Pharmacist Overview
How Benjamin Smith, PHARM.D. fits within the Pharmacist landscape nationally.
290,447
Pharmacist Providers in US
56
States with Pharmacist
135
Avg Claims per Provider
Benjamin Smith, PHARM.D.'s 89 claims are below the specialty average of 135.
Nearby Pharmacist Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Smith.
Syed Abbas
Shelby, NC
Dr. Robert Abbe
RPH
Huntersville, NC
Dr. Tamunosa Abbey
PHARMD
Kings Mountain, NC
Dr. Carlisle Abbott
PHARMD
Durham, NC
Dr. Dana Abbott
PHARM.D.
Pineville, NC
Compare Pharmacist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the North Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Pharmacist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benjamin Smith, PHARM.D.'s specialty? ▼
Benjamin Smith, PHARM.D. specializes in Pharmacist and practices in Durham, North Carolina. Credentials: PHARM.D..
How much does Benjamin Smith, PHARM.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Benjamin Smith, PHARM.D. wrote 89 Medicare Part D claims totaling $11K in drug costs for 16 beneficiaries.
Where is Benjamin Smith, PHARM.D. located? ▼
Benjamin Smith, PHARM.D. is located at 4220 N ROXBORO ST, Durham, NC, 27704. Phone: (919) 660-0673.
What is Benjamin Smith, PHARM.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Benjamin Smith, PHARM.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538255187, issued on 10/04/2006.
Does Benjamin Smith, PHARM.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Benjamin Smith, PHARM.D.'s prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $10K in brand drug costs.
How many Pharmacist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 290,447 Pharmacist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Pharmacist provider writes 135 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Benjamin Smith, PHARM.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Benjamin Smith, PHARM.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Rosuvastatin Calcium, Warfarin Sodium, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Benjamin Smith, PHARM.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Benjamin Smith, PHARM.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 89 Part D claims and 16 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Benjamin Smith, PHARM.D.'s credentials? ▼
Benjamin Smith, PHARM.D.'s NPI is 1538255187 with credentials PHARM.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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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.
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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