2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1578540001 D.O.
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CHARLES KIRKLAND, D.O.

Family Medicine Physician in ELKINS, West Virginia. 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
544
Medicare Part D claims · 299 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

CHARLES KIRKLAND, D.O. filed 544 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in ELKINS, West Virginia, prescribing 95% generic.

544
Part D claims, 2023
95%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

CHARLES KIRKLAND, D.O.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

544 Top 34% higher than 66% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 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

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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CHARLES KIRKLAND, D.O. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about CHARLES KIRKLAND, D.O.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/27/2005

NPI 1578540001

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

544 84% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in West Virginia

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among West Virginia providers

West Virginia providers

Family Medicine Physician share within West Virginia

1. Family Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Family Medicine Physician share within West Virginia

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

CHARLES KIRKLAND, D.O. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding D.O. credentials at 812 GORMAN AVE, ELKINS, WV, 26241, with a listed phone of (304) 636-3300. NPI 1578540001 was issued on 12/27/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KIRKLAND 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 544 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 299 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $6K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.7%. 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.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

812 GORMAN AVE
ELKINS, WV 26241

Provider Details

NPI 1578540001
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials D.O.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/27/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHARLES KIRKLAND, D.O. 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.

POTOMAC VALLEY HOSPITAL OF W VA , INC
KEYSER, WV
UNITED HOSPITAL CENTER INC
ELKINS, WV

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 · Generic-heavy

CHARLES KIRKLAND, D.O. — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 544 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.

544
Total Claims
$6K
Total Drug Cost
299
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
560
Total Day Supply
6,620
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1K
Generic Drug Cost
$5K
Opioid Claims
42 (7.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
141

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.59
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 55, 65-74: 119, 75-84: 98, 85+: 27

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CHARLES KIRKLAND, D.O. 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
Prednisone
95
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
55
Cephalexin
48
Doxycycline Hyclate
34
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
32
Methocarbamol
30
Sucralfate
24
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
18
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
16
Ketorolac Tromethamine
11

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How CHARLES KIRKLAND, D.O. fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

CHARLES KIRKLAND, D.O.'s 544 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in West Virginia

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in West Virginia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as KIRKLAND.

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHARLES KIRKLAND, D.O.'s specialty?
CHARLES KIRKLAND, D.O. specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in ELKINS, West Virginia. Credentials: D.O..
How much does CHARLES KIRKLAND, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHARLES KIRKLAND, D.O. wrote 544 Medicare Part D claims totaling $6K in drug costs for 299 beneficiaries.
Where is CHARLES KIRKLAND, D.O. located?
CHARLES KIRKLAND, D.O. is located at 812 GORMAN AVE, ELKINS, WV, 26241. Phone: (304) 636-3300.
What is CHARLES KIRKLAND, D.O.'s NPI number?
CHARLES KIRKLAND, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578540001, issued on 12/27/2005.
Does CHARLES KIRKLAND, D.O. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHARLES KIRKLAND, D.O.'s prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $1K in brand drug costs.
Does CHARLES KIRKLAND, D.O. prescribe opioids?
Yes, CHARLES KIRKLAND, D.O. had 42 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.7%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHARLES KIRKLAND, D.O. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHARLES KIRKLAND, D.O.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Ondansetron Odt, Cephalexin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHARLES KIRKLAND, D.O. accept Medicare?
CHARLES KIRKLAND, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 544 Part D claims and 299 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHARLES KIRKLAND, D.O.'s credentials?
CHARLES KIRKLAND, D.O.'s NPI is 1578540001 with credentials D.O.. 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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