2026 NPPES data Hospitalist Physician NPI 1801843529 MD
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DANA NAIRN, MD

Hospitalist Physician in COLUMBIA, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 115 beneficiaries · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$186.91
9 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: DANA NAIRN, MD is a Hospitalist Physician ([object Object]) practicing in COLUMBIA, South Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 115 beneficiaries — 13% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $186.91 across 9 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: DANA NAIRN, MD filed 1,597 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across COLUMBIA, South Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

DANA NAIRN, MD 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).

DANA NAIRN, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/28/2006

NPI 1801843529

Primary specialty

Hospitalist Physician

Mid-sized

16,825 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,597 80% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 888

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Hospitalist Physician share within South Carolina

1. Hospitalist Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hospitalist Physician share within South Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Hospitalist 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).

DANA NAIRN, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider practicing in COLUMBIA, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1801843529. 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.

DANA NAIRN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospitalist Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1931 BULL ST, COLUMBIA, SC, 29201, with a listed phone of (839) 200-7822. NPI 1801843529 was issued on 05/28/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what NAIRN 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 1,597 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 115 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $159K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.3%. 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.

Hospitalist Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,825 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 888 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

1931 BULL ST
COLUMBIA, SC 29201

Provider Details

NPI 1801843529
Specialty Hospitalist Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/28/2006

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 DANA NAIRN, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$187

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

DANA NAIRN, MD — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 1,597 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.

1,597
Total Claims
$159K
Total Drug Cost
115
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,269
Total Day Supply
94,866
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$116K
Generic Drug Cost
$40K
Opioid Claims
68 (4.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
62

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.33
Gender Split
83% female / 17% male
Age Distribution
<65: 13, 65-74: 65, 75-84: 25, 85+: 12

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Carvedilol
61
Levothyroxine Sodium
49
Zolpidem Tartrate
45
Lisinopril
44
Amlodipine Besylate
40
Simvastatin
40
Clonazepam
39
Valsartan
39
Rosuvastatin Calcium
33
Furosemide
31

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

Hospitalist Physician Overview

How DANA NAIRN, MD fits within the Hospitalist Physician landscape nationally.

16,825
Hospitalist Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hospitalist Physician
888
Avg Claims per Provider

DANA NAIRN, MD's 1,597 claims are above the specialty average of 888.

Nearby Hospitalist Physician Providers in South Carolina

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DANA NAIRN, MD's specialty?
DANA NAIRN, MD specializes in Hospitalist Physician and practices in COLUMBIA, South Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does DANA NAIRN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DANA NAIRN, MD wrote 1,597 Medicare Part D claims totaling $159K in drug costs for 115 beneficiaries.
Where is DANA NAIRN, MD located?
DANA NAIRN, MD is located at 1931 BULL ST, COLUMBIA, SC, 29201. Phone: (839) 200-7822.
What is DANA NAIRN, MD's NPI number?
DANA NAIRN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801843529, issued on 05/28/2006.
Does DANA NAIRN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DANA NAIRN, MD's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $116K in brand drug costs.
Does DANA NAIRN, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, DANA NAIRN, MD had 68 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.3%.
How many Hospitalist Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,825 Hospitalist Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hospitalist Physician provider writes 888 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DANA NAIRN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DANA NAIRN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Carvedilol, Levothyroxine Sodium, Zolpidem Tartrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DANA NAIRN, MD accept Medicare?
DANA NAIRN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,597 Part D claims and 115 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DANA NAIRN, MD's credentials?
DANA NAIRN, MD's NPI is 1801843529 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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