2026 NPPES data Emergency Medicine Physician NPI 1982643086 MD
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DAVID BIGGERS, MD

Emergency Medicine Physician in FLETCHER, North 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
349
Medicare Part D claims · 183 beneficiaries · Emergency Medicine Physician avg: 352
What the federal data reveals: DAVID BIGGERS, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in FLETCHER, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 349 claims across 183 beneficiaries .

What stands out: DAVID BIGGERS, MD filed 349 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across FLETCHER, North Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

DAVID BIGGERS, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 3 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

DAVID BIGGERS, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/05/2006

NPI 1982643086

Primary specialty

Emergency Medicine Physician

High-volume

64,398 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

349 1% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 352

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Emergency Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Emergency Medicine Physician share within North Carolina

1. Emergency Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Emergency Medicine Physician share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

DAVID BIGGERS, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider practicing in FLETCHER, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1982643086. 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.

DAVID BIGGERS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Emergency Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1 NAPLES ROAD, FLETCHER, NC, 28732, with a listed phone of (828) 681-2146. NPI 1982643086 was issued on 06/05/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BIGGERS 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 349 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 183 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 15.2%. 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.

Emergency Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 64,398 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 352 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

1 NAPLES ROAD
FLETCHER, NC 28732

Provider Details

NPI 1982643086
Specialty Emergency Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/05/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DAVID BIGGERS, MD 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.

EMERGENCY COVERAGE LLC
ASHEVILLE, NC
HENDERSON COUNTY HOSPITAL CORPORATION
HENDERSONVILLE, NC
WAKE FOREST EMERGENCY PROVIDERS
GREENSBORO, 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).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

349
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
183
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
349
Total Day Supply
4,136
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
53 (15.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
90

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.55
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 33, 65-74: 55, 75-84: 63, 85+: 32

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Tramadol Hcl
26
Cephalexin
23
Ondansetron Hcl
23
Divalproex Sodium
18
Prednisone
17
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
14
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
13
Lorazepam
11
Methylprednisolone
11

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

Emergency Medicine Physician Overview

How DAVID BIGGERS, MD fits within the Emergency Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

64,398
Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Emergency Medicine Physician
352
Avg Claims per Provider

DAVID BIGGERS, MD's 349 claims are below the specialty average of 352.

Nearby Emergency 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 BIGGERS.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DAVID BIGGERS, MD's specialty?
DAVID BIGGERS, MD specializes in Emergency Medicine Physician and practices in FLETCHER, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does DAVID BIGGERS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DAVID BIGGERS, MD wrote 349 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 183 beneficiaries.
Where is DAVID BIGGERS, MD located?
DAVID BIGGERS, MD is located at 1 NAPLES ROAD, FLETCHER, NC, 28732. Phone: (828) 681-2146.
What is DAVID BIGGERS, MD's NPI number?
DAVID BIGGERS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982643086, issued on 06/05/2006.
Does DAVID BIGGERS, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, DAVID BIGGERS, MD had 53 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 15.2%.
How many Emergency Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 64,398 Emergency Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Emergency Medicine Physician provider writes 352 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DAVID BIGGERS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DAVID BIGGERS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tramadol Hcl, Cephalexin, Ondansetron Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DAVID BIGGERS, MD accept Medicare?
DAVID BIGGERS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 349 Part D claims and 183 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DAVID BIGGERS, MD's credentials?
DAVID BIGGERS, MD's NPI is 1982643086 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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