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2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1265497366 M. D.
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Internal Medicine Physician in Morganton, North 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 172,858 in Internal 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
15K
Medicare Part D claims · 938 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
David Abernathy, M. D. filed 15,223 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in Morganton, North Carolina, prescribing 85% generic.
- 15K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 85%
- 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.
David Abernathy, M. D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
15,223 Top 2% higher than 98% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
David Abernathy, M. D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation - 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 David Abernathy, M. D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Internal Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
15,223 6× vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina 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 Internal Medicine Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
David Abernathy, M. D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M. D. credentials at 607 E PARKER RD, Morganton, NC, 28655, with a listed phone of (828) 433-0225. NPI 1265497366 was issued on 04/20/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 15,223 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 938 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.7 million in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.6%.
Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1265497366 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Internal Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | M. D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/20/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where David Abernathy, M. D. 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.
Blue Ridge Healthcare Medical Group Inc
Morganton, NC
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
David Abernathy, M. D. - brand share 14.0%
Internal Medicine Physician average
14% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 15,223 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.
15,223
Total Claims
$1.7M
Total Drug Cost
938
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 30,638
- Total Day Supply
- 888,803
- Brand vs Generic
- 14% brand / 85% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $1.5M
- Generic Drug Cost
- $195K
- Opioid Claims
- 549 (3.6% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 235
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 76.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.17
- Gender Split
- 56% female / 44% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 44, 65-74: 341, 75-84: 368, 85+: 185
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What David Abernathy, M. D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
810 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
738 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
594 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
508 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
470 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
397 claims
- Tramadol Hcl 321
Tramadol Hcl
321 claims
- Carvedilol 315
Carvedilol
315 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 810 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 738 |
| Lisinopril | 594 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 508 |
| Omeprazole | 470 |
| Losartan Potassium | 397 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 321 |
| Carvedilol | 315 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 306 |
| Metformin Hcl | 281 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Internal Medicine Physician Overview
How David Abernathy, M. D. fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider
David Abernathy, M. D.'s 15,223 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.
Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Abernathy.
Dr. Ana Abaroa-Salvatierra
M.D.
Pollocksville, NC
Dr. Naa Deisa Abbey
MD
Shelby, NC
Dr. Hanie Abdel Masih
D.O.
Rockingham, NC
Dr. Rami Abdo
MD
Durham, NC
Dr. Farhath Abdul Kareem
MD
Cary, NC
Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is David Abernathy, M. D.'s specialty? ▼
David Abernathy, M. D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in Morganton, North Carolina. Credentials: M. D..
How much does David Abernathy, M. D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, David Abernathy, M. D. wrote 15,223 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.7M in drug costs for 938 beneficiaries.
Where is David Abernathy, M. D. located? ▼
David Abernathy, M. D. is located at 607 E PARKER RD, Morganton, NC, 28655. Phone: (828) 433-0225.
What is David Abernathy, M. D.'s NPI number? ▼
David Abernathy, M. D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265497366, issued on 04/20/2006.
Does David Abernathy, M. D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
David Abernathy, M. D.'s prescribing is 14% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.5M in brand drug costs.
Does David Abernathy, M. D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, David Abernathy, M. D. had 549 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.6%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does David Abernathy, M. D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, David Abernathy, M. D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does David Abernathy, M. D. accept Medicare? ▼
David Abernathy, M. D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 15,223 Part D claims and 938 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify David Abernathy, M. D.'s credentials? ▼
David Abernathy, M. D.'s NPI is 1265497366 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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