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2026 NPPES data Emergency Medicine Physician NPI 1811970510 MD
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Emergency Medicine Physician in Winston Salem, 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 64,463 in Emergency 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
74
Medicare Part D claims · 12 beneficiaries · Emergency Medicine Physician avg: 352
Generic prescribing
74%
generic claims · 26% 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 Cline, MD filed 74 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as an Emergency Medicine Physician in Winston Salem, North Carolina, prescribing 74% generic.
- 74
- Part D claims, 2023
- 74%
- generic prescribing
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David Cline, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
74 0th percentile higher than 0% 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-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
David Cline, 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).
What does the federal data show about David Cline, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Emergency Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
74 79% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Emergency 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 Emergency 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.
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David Cline, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Emergency Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at MEDICAL CENTER BLVD, Winston Salem, NC, 27157, with a listed phone of (336) 716-2255. NPI 1811970510 was issued on 11/28/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 74 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 12 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K in drug spend, split 26% brand-name and 74% generic by claim count.
Emergency Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 64,463 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1811970510 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Emergency Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 11/28/2005 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
David Cline, MD - brand share 26.0%
Emergency Medicine Physician average
26% brand-name claims vs 74% generic, on 74 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.
74
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
12
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 74
- Total Day Supply
- 1,202
- Brand vs Generic
- 26% brand / 74% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $2K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 16
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 64.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.82
Emergency Medicine Physician Overview
How David Cline, MD fits within the Emergency Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
64,463
Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Emergency Medicine Physician
352
Avg Claims per Provider
David Cline, MD's 74 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 Cline.
Stephanny Acevedo Martinez
Greenville, NC
Dr. Joanna Adams
M.D.
Greenville, NC
Dr. John Adams
M.D.
Oxford, NC
Dr. Victor Adan
MD
Franklin, NC
Dr. Juliana Adedoyin
MD
Greenville, NC
Compare Emergency 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 North Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Emergency Medicine Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is David Cline, MD's specialty? ▼
David Cline, MD specializes in Emergency Medicine Physician and practices in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does David Cline, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, David Cline, MD wrote 74 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 12 beneficiaries.
Where is David Cline, MD located? ▼
David Cline, MD is located at MEDICAL CENTER BLVD, Winston Salem, NC, 27157. Phone: (336) 716-2255.
What is David Cline, MD's NPI number? ▼
David Cline, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811970510, issued on 11/28/2005.
Does David Cline, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
David Cline, MD's prescribing is 26% brand-name and 74% generic drugs by claim count, with $2K in brand drug costs.
How many Emergency Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 64,463 Emergency Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Emergency Medicine Physician provider writes 352 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does David Cline, MD accept Medicare? ▼
David Cline, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 74 Part D claims and 12 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify David Cline, MD's credentials? ▼
David Cline, MD's NPI is 1811970510 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
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).
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.
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