2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician NPI 1548238496 M.D.
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Earl McFadden, M.D.

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician in Columbia, South 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 1,962 in Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician, 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
25
Medicare Part D claims · Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician avg: 180
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Earl McFadden, M.D. filed 25 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician in Columbia, South Carolina.

25
Part D claims, 2023

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Earl McFadden, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

25 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 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. 2K+: 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-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)

Earl McFadden, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about Earl McFadden, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/08/2006

NPI 1548238496

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician

Niche

1,962 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

25 86% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 180

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers
Pharmacist - 6.2%Pharmacist6.2%Mental Health Counselor - 5.1%Mental Health Counselor5.1%Family Nurse Practitioner - 4.6%Family Nurse Practitioner4.6%Physical Therapist - 4.5%Physical Therapist4.5%Behavior Technician - 3.8%Behavior Technician3.8%Speech-Language Pathologist - 3.7%Speech-Language Pathologist3.7%Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician - 0%Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician0%
Largest specialties in South Carolina (% of in-state providers)

Board certification

Not published by CMS

CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician. Verify directly:

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).

Earl McFadden, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 14 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR, Columbia, SC, 29203, with a listed phone of (803) 296-9200. NPI 1548238496 was issued on 03/08/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what McFadden 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 25 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $257 in drug spend. 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.

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,962 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 180 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

14 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR
Columbia, SC 29203

Provider Details

NPI 1548238496
Specialty Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/08/2006

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

25
Total Claims
$257
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
35
Total Day Supply
880
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$257

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.57

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician Overview

How Earl McFadden, M.D. fits within the Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

1,962
Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician Providers in US
52
States with Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician
180
Avg Claims per Provider

Earl McFadden, M.D.'s 25 claims are below the specialty average of 180.

Nearby Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician Providers in South Carolina

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

Compare Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the South Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Earl McFadden, M.D.'s specialty?
Earl McFadden, M.D. specializes in Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician and practices in Columbia, South Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Earl McFadden, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Earl McFadden, M.D. wrote 25 Medicare Part D claims totaling $257 in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is Earl McFadden, M.D. located?
Earl McFadden, M.D. is located at 14 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR, Columbia, SC, 29203. Phone: (803) 296-9200.
What is Earl McFadden, M.D.'s NPI number?
Earl McFadden, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548238496, issued on 03/08/2006.
How many Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,962 Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician provider writes 180 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does Earl McFadden, M.D. accept Medicare?
Earl McFadden, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 25 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Earl McFadden, M.D.'s credentials?
Earl McFadden, M.D.'s NPI is 1548238496 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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.