2026 NPPES data Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program NPI 1932736246 MD
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Brandon Herndon, MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in Canton, 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
632
Medicare Part D claims · 145 beneficiaries · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program avg: 459
Industry payments
$739.22
48 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

Brandon Herndon, MD filed 632 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in Canton, North Carolina.

632
Part D claims, 2023
$739.22
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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Brandon Herndon, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

632 Top 31% higher than 69% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). This entry sits in this band. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about Brandon Herndon, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/25/2020

NPI 1932736246

Primary specialty

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

High-volume

331,761 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

632 38% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 459

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program share within North Carolina

1. Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — 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).

Brandon Herndon, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider holding MD credentials at 55 BUCKEYE COVE RD STE 200A, Canton, NC, 28716, with a listed phone of (828) 235-3023. NPI 1932736246 was issued on 03/25/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Herndon 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 632 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 145 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $41K in drug spend. 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.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 331,761 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 459 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

55 BUCKEYE COVE RD STE 200A
Canton, NC 28716

Provider Details

NPI 1932736246
Specialty Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/25/2020

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Brandon Herndon, MD 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.

Dlp Western Carolina Physician Practices LLC
Canton, 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).

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 Brandon Herndon, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$739

Largest payer

Novo Nordisk 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

632
Total Claims
$41K
Total Drug Cost
145
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,354
Total Day Supply
39,403
Generic Drug Cost
$9K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.25
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Brandon Herndon, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
40
Amlodipine Besylate
35
Lisinopril
34
Gabapentin
24
Omeprazole
24
Levothyroxine Sodium
21
Rosuvastatin Calcium
18
Metoprolol Succinate
17
Fluticasone Propionate
15
Losartan Potassium
15

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

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Overview

How Brandon Herndon, MD fits within the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program landscape nationally.

331,761
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in US
55
States with Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
459
Avg Claims per Provider

Brandon Herndon, MD's 632 claims are above the specialty average of 459.

Nearby Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in North Carolina

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

Compare Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program 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 Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brandon Herndon, MD's specialty?
Brandon Herndon, MD specializes in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program and practices in Canton, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does Brandon Herndon, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Brandon Herndon, MD wrote 632 Medicare Part D claims totaling $41K in drug costs for 145 beneficiaries.
Where is Brandon Herndon, MD located?
Brandon Herndon, MD is located at 55 BUCKEYE COVE RD STE 200A, Canton, NC, 28716. Phone: (828) 235-3023.
What is Brandon Herndon, MD's NPI number?
Brandon Herndon, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932736246, issued on 03/25/2020.
How many Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers are there in the US?
There are 331,761 Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers across 55 states in the US. The average Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider writes 459 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Brandon Herndon, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Brandon Herndon, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Brandon Herndon, MD accept Medicare?
Brandon Herndon, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 632 Part D claims and 145 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Brandon Herndon, MD's credentials?
Brandon Herndon, MD's NPI is 1932736246 with credentials MD. 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.

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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