2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1134348485 DO
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DERRICK BLACKWELL, DO

Family Medicine Physician in CHARLOTTE, 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
663
Medicare Part D claims · 178 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

DERRICK BLACKWELL, DO filed 663 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, prescribing 83% generic.

663
Part D claims, 2023
83%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

DERRICK BLACKWELL, DO's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

663 Top 31% higher than 69% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). This entry sits in this band. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

DERRICK BLACKWELL, DO practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about DERRICK BLACKWELL, DO?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/25/2007

NPI 1134348485

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

663 81% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

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

North Carolina providers

Family Medicine Physician share within North Carolina

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

DERRICK BLACKWELL, DO appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding DO credentials at 4500 CAMERON VALLEY PKWY STE 100, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28211, with a listed phone of (704) 384-7910. NPI 1134348485 was issued on 04/25/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BLACKWELL 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 663 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 178 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $79K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.7%. 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.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

4500 CAMERON VALLEY PKWY STE 100
CHARLOTTE, NC 28211

Provider Details

NPI 1134348485
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials DO
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/25/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DERRICK BLACKWELL, DO 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.

CLEVELAND CLINIC
★★★★☆ 4/5
CLEVELAND, OH
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 360180
THE WESTON GROUP INC
CHARLOTTE, 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).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

DERRICK BLACKWELL, DO — brand share 17.0%
Specialty average (est.)

17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 663 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.

663
Total Claims
$79K
Total Drug Cost
178
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,377
Total Day Supply
38,368
Brand vs Generic
17% brand / 83% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$67K
Generic Drug Cost
$10K
Opioid Claims
11 (1.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
69

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.05
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What DERRICK BLACKWELL, DO prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
37
Levothyroxine Sodium
26
Losartan Potassium
24
Simvastatin
20
Lisinopril
19
Amlodipine Besylate
18
Doxycycline Monohydrate
18
Hydrochlorothiazide
17
Tradjenta
Linagliptin
17
Amoxicillin
13

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How DERRICK BLACKWELL, DO fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

DERRICK BLACKWELL, DO's 663 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family 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 BLACKWELL.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DERRICK BLACKWELL, DO's specialty?
DERRICK BLACKWELL, DO specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in CHARLOTTE, North Carolina. Credentials: DO.
How much does DERRICK BLACKWELL, DO prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DERRICK BLACKWELL, DO wrote 663 Medicare Part D claims totaling $79K in drug costs for 178 beneficiaries.
Where is DERRICK BLACKWELL, DO located?
DERRICK BLACKWELL, DO is located at 4500 CAMERON VALLEY PKWY STE 100, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28211. Phone: (704) 384-7910.
What is DERRICK BLACKWELL, DO's NPI number?
DERRICK BLACKWELL, DO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134348485, issued on 04/25/2007.
Does DERRICK BLACKWELL, DO prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DERRICK BLACKWELL, DO's prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $67K in brand drug costs.
Does DERRICK BLACKWELL, DO prescribe opioids?
Yes, DERRICK BLACKWELL, DO had 11 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.7%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DERRICK BLACKWELL, DO prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DERRICK BLACKWELL, DO's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DERRICK BLACKWELL, DO accept Medicare?
DERRICK BLACKWELL, DO appears in CMS Medicare data with 663 Part D claims and 178 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DERRICK BLACKWELL, DO's credentials?
DERRICK BLACKWELL, DO's NPI is 1134348485 with credentials DO. 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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