2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1689233207
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DREW WILLIAMS

Physician Assistant in FOREST HILL, Maryland. 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
379
Medicare Part D claims · 278 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$17.73
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

DREW WILLIAMS filed 379 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in FOREST HILL, Maryland, prescribing 92% generic.

379
Part D claims, 2023
92%
generic prescribing
$17.73
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

DREW WILLIAMS's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

379 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about DREW WILLIAMS?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/07/2019

NPI 1689233207

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

379 52% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Physician Assistant share within Maryland

1. Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physician Assistant share within Maryland

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — 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).

DREW WILLIAMS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider at 1528 ROCK SPRING RD, FOREST HILL, MD, 21050, with a listed phone of (888) 980-0505. NPI 1689233207 was issued on 06/07/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WILLIAMS 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 379 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 278 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% 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.

Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 149,975 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 790 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

1528 ROCK SPRING RD
FOREST HILL, MD 21050

Provider Details

NPI 1689233207
Specialty Physician Assistant
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/07/2019

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DREW WILLIAMS 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.

CAROLINA QUICKCARE FAMILY PRACTICE, PLLC
BISCOE, 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).

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 DREW WILLIAMS. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$18

Largest payer

PFIZER 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 · Generic-heavy

DREW WILLIAMS — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 379 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.

379
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
278
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
397
Total Day Supply
3,900
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1K
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Antibiotic Claims
194

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.88
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 19, 65-74: 143, 75-84: 88, 85+: 28

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What DREW WILLIAMS 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
Prednisone
54
Azithromycin
51
Doxycycline Hyclate
42
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
32
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro
Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst
25
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
19
Methylprednisolone
17
Paxlovid (Eua)
Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir
13
Triamcinolone Acetonide
12

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How DREW WILLIAMS fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider

DREW WILLIAMS's 379 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Maryland

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Maryland, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as WILLIAMS.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DREW WILLIAMS's specialty?
DREW WILLIAMS specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in FOREST HILL, Maryland.
How much does DREW WILLIAMS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DREW WILLIAMS wrote 379 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 278 beneficiaries.
Where is DREW WILLIAMS located?
DREW WILLIAMS is located at 1528 ROCK SPRING RD, FOREST HILL, MD, 21050. Phone: (888) 980-0505.
What is DREW WILLIAMS's NPI number?
DREW WILLIAMS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689233207, issued on 06/07/2019.
Does DREW WILLIAMS prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DREW WILLIAMS's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $1K in brand drug costs.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 149,975 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 790 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DREW WILLIAMS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DREW WILLIAMS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Azithromycin, Doxycycline Hyclate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DREW WILLIAMS accept Medicare?
DREW WILLIAMS appears in CMS Medicare data with 379 Part D claims and 278 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DREW WILLIAMS's credentials?
DREW WILLIAMS's NPI is 1689233207. 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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