2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1386724003 PA
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CAROL BLESSING-FEUSSNER, PA

Physician Assistant in CHARLESTON, 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 404 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

CAROL BLESSING-FEUSSNER, PA filed 4,131 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in CHARLESTON, South Carolina, prescribing 88% generic.

4K
Part D claims, 2023
88%
generic prescribing

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CAROL BLESSING-FEUSSNER, PA's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

4,131 Top 8% higher than 92% 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%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about CAROL BLESSING-FEUSSNER, PA?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/17/2006

NPI 1386724003

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,131 423% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Physician Assistant (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Physician Assistant ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — 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.

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CAROL BLESSING-FEUSSNER, PA is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in CHARLESTON, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA. NPI: 1386724003. 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.

CAROL BLESSING-FEUSSNER, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 171 ASHLEY AVE, CHARLESTON, SC, 29425, with a listed phone of (843) 792-1414. NPI 1386724003 was issued on 10/17/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BLESSING-FEUSSNER 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 4,131 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 404 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $440K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.8%. 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.

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

171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425

Provider Details

NPI 1386724003
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/17/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CAROL BLESSING-FEUSSNER, PA 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.

UNIVERSITY MEDICAL ASSOCIATES OF THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROL
MOUNT PLEASANT, 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).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

CAROL BLESSING-FEUSSNER, PA — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 4,131 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.

4,131
Total Claims
$440K
Total Drug Cost
404
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
10,013
Total Day Supply
294,201
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$359K
Generic Drug Cost
$80K
Opioid Claims
31 (0.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
76

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.09
Gender Split
70% female / 30% male
Age Distribution
<65: 37, 65-74: 193, 75-84: 146, 85+: 28

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
249
Amlodipine Besylate
228
Levothyroxine Sodium
169
Simvastatin
153
Lisinopril
148
Losartan Potassium
99
Gabapentin
88
Escitalopram Oxalate
82
Omeprazole
80
Alprazolam
77

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How CAROL BLESSING-FEUSSNER, PA fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

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

CAROL BLESSING-FEUSSNER, PA's 4,131 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 BLESSING-FEUSSNER.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CAROL BLESSING-FEUSSNER, PA's specialty?
CAROL BLESSING-FEUSSNER, PA specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in CHARLESTON, South Carolina. Credentials: PA.
How much does CAROL BLESSING-FEUSSNER, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CAROL BLESSING-FEUSSNER, PA wrote 4,131 Medicare Part D claims totaling $440K in drug costs for 404 beneficiaries.
Where is CAROL BLESSING-FEUSSNER, PA located?
CAROL BLESSING-FEUSSNER, PA is located at 171 ASHLEY AVE, CHARLESTON, SC, 29425. Phone: (843) 792-1414.
What is CAROL BLESSING-FEUSSNER, PA's NPI number?
CAROL BLESSING-FEUSSNER, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386724003, issued on 10/17/2006.
Does CAROL BLESSING-FEUSSNER, PA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CAROL BLESSING-FEUSSNER, PA's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $359K in brand drug costs.
Does CAROL BLESSING-FEUSSNER, PA prescribe opioids?
Yes, CAROL BLESSING-FEUSSNER, PA had 31 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.8%.
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 CAROL BLESSING-FEUSSNER, PA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CAROL BLESSING-FEUSSNER, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CAROL BLESSING-FEUSSNER, PA accept Medicare?
CAROL BLESSING-FEUSSNER, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,131 Part D claims and 404 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CAROL BLESSING-FEUSSNER, PA's credentials?
CAROL BLESSING-FEUSSNER, PA's NPI is 1386724003 with credentials PA. 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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