NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1821087958 PAC
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Physician Assistant in Fayetteville, 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 156,084 in Physician Assistant, 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 560 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 832
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
David Tuton, PAC filed 4,083 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Physician Assistant in Fayetteville, North Carolina, prescribing 92% generic.
- 4K
- Part D claims, 2024
- 92%
- generic prescribing
- ≥91st
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about David Tuton, PAC
Bare NPI registry listing — limited federal enrichment beyond basic enumeration. Verify all credentials with official sources.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1821087958), first enumerated 10/20/2005.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 4,083 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1821087958 · Physician Assistant
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MEGA · RX-MID · BOOK-MID · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1821087958
- ENUM-LEGACY 2005
- TAX-MEGA 156K Physician Assistant
- RX-MID 4,083
- BOOK-MID 8,335 in North Carolina
- PHOTO-ENUM Kevin Jager, PA-C · 2005
David Tuton, PAC's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
4,083 ≥ 91st percentile 91% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
What does the federal data show about David Tuton, PAC?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
4,083 391% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1821087958 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PAC |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 10/20/2005 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
David Tuton, PAC - brand share 8.0%
Physician Assistant average
8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 4,083 2024 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 2024.
4,083
Total Claims
$201K
Total Drug Cost
560
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 8,840.367
- Total Day Supply
- 258,087
- Brand vs Generic
- 8% brand / 92% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $151K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $49K
- Opioid Claims
- 26 (0.6% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 127
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.21
- Gender Split
- 59% female / 41% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 76, 65-74: 270, 75-84: 171, 85+: 43
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What David Tuton, PAC prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
311 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
308 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
218 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
200 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
161 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium 119
Levothyroxine Sodium
119 claims
- Gabapentin 103
Gabapentin
103 claims
- Omeprazole 101
Omeprazole
101 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 311 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 308 |
| Lisinopril | 218 |
| Losartan Potassium | 200 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 161 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 119 |
| Gabapentin | 103 |
| Omeprazole | 101 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 91 |
| Simvastatin | 83 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Physician Assistant Overview
How David Tuton, PAC fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
156,084
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
832
Avg Claims per Provider
David Tuton, PAC's 4,083 claims are above the specialty average of 832.
Nationwide Physician Assistant peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Tuton, both outside North Carolina so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2005)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Tuton.
One of 8,335 Physician Assistant providers enrolled in North Carolina, 5 are shown here.
Charles Aaron
PA
Charlotte, NC
Franco Abad
PA
Winston Salem, NC
Christine Abbata
P.A.
Wilmington, NC
Princess Abbey
P.A.
Matthews, NC
Mary Abbott
PAC
Asheville, NC
Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is David Tuton, PAC's specialty? ▼
David Tuton, PAC specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Credentials: PAC.
How much does David Tuton, PAC prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, David Tuton, PAC wrote 4,083 Medicare Part D claims totaling $201K in drug costs for 560 beneficiaries.
Where is David Tuton, PAC located? ▼
David Tuton, PAC is located at 1307 AVON ST, Fayetteville, NC, 28304. Phone: (910) 323-1718.
What is David Tuton, PAC's NPI number? ▼
David Tuton, PAC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821087958, issued on 10/20/2005.
Does David Tuton, PAC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
David Tuton, PAC's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $151K in brand drug costs.
Does David Tuton, PAC prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, David Tuton, PAC had 26 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.6%.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 156,084 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 832 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does David Tuton, PAC prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, David Tuton, PAC'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 Tuton, PAC accept Medicare? ▼
David Tuton, PAC appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,083 Part D claims and 560 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify David Tuton, PAC's credentials? ▼
David Tuton, PAC's NPI is 1821087958 with credentials PAC. 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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