2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1730142266 M.D.
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Charles McElmurray, M.D.

Family Medicine Physician in Columbia, South 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 147,640 in Family Medicine Physician, 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 249 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Charles McElmurray, M.D. filed 3,030 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in Columbia, South Carolina, prescribing 84% generic.

3K
Part D claims, 2023
84%
generic prescribing

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 McElmurray, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

3,030 Top 11% higher than 89% 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. 2K+: 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

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)

Charles McElmurray, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about Charles McElmurray, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/07/2006

NPI 1730142266

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,030 11% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers
Pharmacist - 6.2%Pharmacist6.2%Mental Health Counselor - 5.1%Mental Health Counselor5.1%Family Nurse Practitioner - 4.6%Family Nurse Practitioner4.6%Physical Therapist - 4.5%Physical Therapist4.5%Behavior Technician - 3.8%Behavior Technician3.8%Speech-Language Pathologist - 3.7%Speech-Language Pathologist3.7%Family Medicine Physician - 3.1%Family Medicine Physician3.1%
Largest specialties in South Carolina (% of in-state providers)

Board certification

Not published by CMS

CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Family Medicine Physician. Verify directly:

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 McElmurray, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 3209 COLONIAL DR, Columbia, SC, 29203, with a listed phone of (803) 434-6113. NPI 1730142266 was issued on 04/07/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what McElmurray 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 3,030 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 249 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $376K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 84% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.6%. 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

3209 COLONIAL DR
Columbia, SC 29203

Provider Details

NPI 1730142266
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/07/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

Charles McElmurray, M.D. - brand share 14.0%
Family Medicine Physician average

14% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 3,030 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.

3,030
Total Claims
$376K
Total Drug Cost
249
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,486
Total Day Supply
189,904
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$315K
Generic Drug Cost
$59K
Opioid Claims
169 (5.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
35

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.50
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male
Age Distribution
<65: 52, 65-74: 102, 75-84: 78, 85+: 17

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Charles McElmurray, M.D. 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
Amlodipine Besylate
221
Atorvastatin Calcium
182
Carvedilol
107
Levothyroxine Sodium
97
Losartan Potassium
93
Omeprazole
93
Rosuvastatin Calcium
81
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
79
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
62
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
61

* 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 McElmurray, M.D. 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 McElmurray, M.D.'s 3,030 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in South Carolina

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

Compare Family Medicine Physician 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 South Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Family Medicine Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Charles McElmurray, M.D.'s specialty?
Charles McElmurray, M.D. specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in Columbia, South Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Charles McElmurray, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Charles McElmurray, M.D. wrote 3,030 Medicare Part D claims totaling $376K in drug costs for 249 beneficiaries.
Where is Charles McElmurray, M.D. located?
Charles McElmurray, M.D. is located at 3209 COLONIAL DR, Columbia, SC, 29203. Phone: (803) 434-6113.
What is Charles McElmurray, M.D.'s NPI number?
Charles McElmurray, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730142266, issued on 04/07/2006.
Does Charles McElmurray, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Charles McElmurray, M.D.'s prescribing is 14% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $315K in brand drug costs.
Does Charles McElmurray, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, Charles McElmurray, M.D. had 169 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.6%.
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 McElmurray, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Charles McElmurray, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Carvedilol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Charles McElmurray, M.D. accept Medicare?
Charles McElmurray, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,030 Part D claims and 249 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Charles McElmurray, M.D.'s credentials?
Charles McElmurray, M.D.'s NPI is 1730142266 with credentials M.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

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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.