2026 NPPES data Psychiatry Physician NPI 1982716437 M.D.
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DEANNA CORNELIUS, M.D.

Psychiatry Physician in WILMINGTON, 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 154 beneficiaries · Psychiatry Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$265.62
12 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: DEANNA CORNELIUS, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician ([object Object]) practicing in WILMINGTON, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 154 beneficiaries — 17% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $265.62 across 12 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: DEANNA CORNELIUS, M.D. filed 2,962 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across WILMINGTON, North Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

DEANNA CORNELIUS, 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).

DEANNA CORNELIUS, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/31/2006

NPI 1982716437

Primary specialty

Psychiatry Physician

High-volume

53,104 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,962 185% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,038

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Psychiatry Physician share within North Carolina

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

DEANNA CORNELIUS, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider practicing in WILMINGTON, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1982716437. 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.

DEANNA CORNELIUS, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatry Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 5617 MAXWELL PL, WILMINGTON, NC, 28409, with a listed phone of (910) 742-9243. NPI 1982716437 was issued on 08/31/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CORNELIUS 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 2,962 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 154 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.8 million in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% 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.

Psychiatry Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 53,104 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,038 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

5617 MAXWELL PL
WILMINGTON, NC 28409

Provider Details

NPI 1982716437
Specialty Psychiatry Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/31/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DEANNA CORNELIUS, 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.

SOUTH CAROLINA DEPT OF MENTAL HEALTH ACCOUNTING OFFICE
ROCK HILL, SC

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

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 DEANNA CORNELIUS, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$266

Largest payer

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, 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

DEANNA CORNELIUS, M.D. — brand share 17.0%
Specialty average (est.)

17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 2,962 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.

2,962
Total Claims
$1.8M
Total Drug Cost
154
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,888
Total Day Supply
115,816
Brand vs Generic
17% brand / 83% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.7M
Generic Drug Cost
$88K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
57.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.35
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 104, 65-74: 44, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Invega Sustenna
Paliperidone Palmitate
260
Trazodone Hcl
213
Quetiapine Fumarate
209
Buspirone Hcl
202
Benztropine Mesylate
171
Duloxetine Hcl
130
Gabapentin
128
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
123
Risperidone
114
Sertraline Hcl
114

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

Psychiatry Physician Overview

How DEANNA CORNELIUS, M.D. fits within the Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.

53,104
Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
56
States with Psychiatry Physician
1,038
Avg Claims per Provider

DEANNA CORNELIUS, M.D.'s 2,962 claims are above the specialty average of 1,038.

Nearby Psychiatry Physician Providers in North Carolina

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

Compare Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DEANNA CORNELIUS, M.D.'s specialty?
DEANNA CORNELIUS, M.D. specializes in Psychiatry Physician and practices in WILMINGTON, North Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does DEANNA CORNELIUS, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DEANNA CORNELIUS, M.D. wrote 2,962 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.8M in drug costs for 154 beneficiaries.
Where is DEANNA CORNELIUS, M.D. located?
DEANNA CORNELIUS, M.D. is located at 5617 MAXWELL PL, WILMINGTON, NC, 28409. Phone: (910) 742-9243.
What is DEANNA CORNELIUS, M.D.'s NPI number?
DEANNA CORNELIUS, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982716437, issued on 08/31/2006.
Does DEANNA CORNELIUS, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DEANNA CORNELIUS, M.D.'s prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.7M in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 53,104 Psychiatry Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Psychiatry Physician provider writes 1,038 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DEANNA CORNELIUS, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DEANNA CORNELIUS, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Invega Sustenna, Trazodone Hcl, Quetiapine Fumarate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DEANNA CORNELIUS, M.D. accept Medicare?
DEANNA CORNELIUS, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,962 Part D claims and 154 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DEANNA CORNELIUS, M.D.'s credentials?
DEANNA CORNELIUS, M.D.'s NPI is 1982716437 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

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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