2026 NPPES data Athletic Trainer NPI 1558738229 PA-C
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CAROLINE FRANKLIN, PA-C

Athletic Trainer in ANDERSON, 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
10K
Medicare Part D claims · 1K beneficiaries · Athletic Trainer avg: 427
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.4K
84 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CAROLINE FRANKLIN, PA-C is a Athletic Trainer ([object Object]) practicing in ANDERSON, South Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 10K claims across 1K beneficiaries — 7% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $1.4K across 84 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CAROLINE FRANKLIN, PA-C filed 9,876 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across ANDERSON, South Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

CAROLINE FRANKLIN, PA-C at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/28/2015

NPI 1558738229

Primary specialty

Athletic Trainer

Mid-sized

48,068 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

9,876 2213% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 427

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Athletic Trainer compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Athletic Trainer share within South Carolina

1. Athletic Trainer42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Athletic Trainer share within South Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Athletic Trainer (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Athletic Trainer) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Athletic Trainer) — 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).

CAROLINE FRANKLIN, PA-C is a Athletic Trainer provider practicing in ANDERSON, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1558738229. 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.

CAROLINE FRANKLIN, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Athletic Trainer provider holding PA-C credentials at 100 HEALTHY WAY STE 1260, ANDERSON, SC, 29621, with a listed phone of (864) 225-3551. NPI 1558738229 was issued on 08/28/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FRANKLIN 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 9,876 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 1,016 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.1 million in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 49.4%. 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.

Athletic Trainer is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 48,068 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 427 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

100 HEALTHY WAY STE 1260
ANDERSON, SC 29621

Provider Details

NPI 1558738229
Specialty Athletic Trainer
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/28/2015

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 CAROLINE FRANKLIN, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.4K

Largest payer

Forte Bio-Pharma LLC

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 · Generic-heavy

CAROLINE FRANKLIN, PA-C — brand share 7.0%
Specialty average (est.)

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 9,876 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.

9,876
Total Claims
$1.1M
Total Drug Cost
1,016
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
11,663
Total Day Supply
340,756
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$569K
Generic Drug Cost
$534K
Opioid Claims
4,876 (49.4% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.50
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male
Age Distribution
<65: 323, 65-74: 414, 75-84: 226, 85+: 53

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
1,851
Oxycodone Hcl
904
Tramadol Hcl
880
Gabapentin
700
Celecoxib
585
Pregabalin
473
Diclofenac Sodium
407
Tizanidine Hcl
307
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
289
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
247

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

Athletic Trainer Overview

How CAROLINE FRANKLIN, PA-C fits within the Athletic Trainer landscape nationally.

48,068
Athletic Trainer Providers in US
54
States with Athletic Trainer
427
Avg Claims per Provider

CAROLINE FRANKLIN, PA-C's 9,876 claims are above the specialty average of 427.

Nearby Athletic Trainer Providers in South Carolina

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

Compare Athletic Trainer nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CAROLINE FRANKLIN, PA-C's specialty?
CAROLINE FRANKLIN, PA-C specializes in Athletic Trainer and practices in ANDERSON, South Carolina. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does CAROLINE FRANKLIN, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CAROLINE FRANKLIN, PA-C wrote 9,876 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.1M in drug costs for 1,016 beneficiaries.
Where is CAROLINE FRANKLIN, PA-C located?
CAROLINE FRANKLIN, PA-C is located at 100 HEALTHY WAY STE 1260, ANDERSON, SC, 29621. Phone: (864) 225-3551.
What is CAROLINE FRANKLIN, PA-C's NPI number?
CAROLINE FRANKLIN, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558738229, issued on 08/28/2015.
Does CAROLINE FRANKLIN, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CAROLINE FRANKLIN, PA-C's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $569K in brand drug costs.
Does CAROLINE FRANKLIN, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, CAROLINE FRANKLIN, PA-C had 4,876 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 49.4%.
How many Athletic Trainer providers are there in the US?
There are 48,068 Athletic Trainer providers across 54 states in the US. The average Athletic Trainer provider writes 427 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CAROLINE FRANKLIN, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CAROLINE FRANKLIN, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Oxycodone Hcl, Tramadol Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CAROLINE FRANKLIN, PA-C accept Medicare?
CAROLINE FRANKLIN, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 9,876 Part D claims and 1,016 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CAROLINE FRANKLIN, PA-C's credentials?
CAROLINE FRANKLIN, PA-C's NPI is 1558738229 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.
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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