2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1629057344 MD
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DAVID HARSHMAN, MD

Specialist in BEAUFORT, 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 · 380 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 18% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
80.7491/100
▼ 2 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$55.71
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: DAVID HARSHMAN, MD is a Specialist ([object Object]) practicing in BEAUFORT, South Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 380 beneficiaries — 18% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 80.7491/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $55.71 across 3 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: DAVID HARSHMAN, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 80.7491 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 2,408 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

DAVID HARSHMAN, MD at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/11/2006

NPI 1629057344

Primary specialty

Specialist

High-volume

69,658 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,408 63% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,474

MIPS final score

80.7491/100 2.3508999999999958% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Specialist compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Specialist share within South Carolina

1. Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Specialist share within South Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

DAVID HARSHMAN, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Specialist national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
80.7491/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Specialist) — 80.7491/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Specialist) — 80.7491/100 vs national avg 83.1

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 HARSHMAN, MD is a Specialist provider practicing in BEAUFORT, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1629057344. 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 HARSHMAN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding MD credentials at BEAUFORT MEMORIAL HEART SPECIALISTS, BEAUFORT, SC, 29906, with a listed phone of (843) 770-0404. NPI 1629057344 was issued on 01/11/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HARSHMAN 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 2,408 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 380 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $549K in drug spend, split 18% brand-name and 82% generic by claim count. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 80.7491/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 80.9352, Cost 59.0619), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,658 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 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

BEAUFORT MEMORIAL HEART SPECIALISTS
BEAUFORT, SC 29906

Provider Details

NPI 1629057344
Specialty Specialist
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/11/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

80.7491
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
80.9352
Quality
59.0619
Cost
95
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Individual

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 DAVID HARSHMAN, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$56

Largest payer

BIOTRONIK 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

DAVID HARSHMAN, MD — brand share 18.0%
Specialty average (est.)

18% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 2,408 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.

2,408
Total Claims
$549K
Total Drug Cost
380
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,859
Total Day Supply
174,890
Brand vs Generic
18% brand / 82% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$489K
Generic Drug Cost
$59K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.32
Gender Split
49% female / 51% male
Age Distribution
<65: 12, 65-74: 152, 75-84: 167, 85+: 49

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Eliquis
Apixaban
232
Sotalol
Sotalol Hcl
181
Metoprolol Succinate
177
Digoxin
166
Carvedilol
158
Atorvastatin Calcium
131
Flecainide Acetate
120
Amlodipine Besylate
107
Furosemide
97
Lisinopril
86

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

Specialist Overview

How DAVID HARSHMAN, MD fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.

69,658
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider

DAVID HARSHMAN, MD's 2,408 claims are above the specialty average of 1,474.

Nearby Specialist Providers in South Carolina

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

Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DAVID HARSHMAN, MD's specialty?
DAVID HARSHMAN, MD specializes in Specialist and practices in BEAUFORT, South Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does DAVID HARSHMAN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DAVID HARSHMAN, MD wrote 2,408 Medicare Part D claims totaling $549K in drug costs for 380 beneficiaries.
What is DAVID HARSHMAN, MD's Medicare quality score?
DAVID HARSHMAN, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 80.7491/100 (Quality: 80.9352, Cost: 59.0619). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is DAVID HARSHMAN, MD located?
DAVID HARSHMAN, MD is located at BEAUFORT MEMORIAL HEART SPECIALISTS, BEAUFORT, SC, 29906. Phone: (843) 770-0404.
What is DAVID HARSHMAN, MD's NPI number?
DAVID HARSHMAN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629057344, issued on 01/11/2006.
Does DAVID HARSHMAN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DAVID HARSHMAN, MD's prescribing is 18% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $489K in brand drug costs.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 69,658 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DAVID HARSHMAN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DAVID HARSHMAN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Eliquis, Sotalol, Metoprolol Succinate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DAVID HARSHMAN, MD accept Medicare?
DAVID HARSHMAN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,408 Part D claims and 380 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DAVID HARSHMAN, MD's credentials?
DAVID HARSHMAN, MD's NPI is 1629057344 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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