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ELISABETH BEARD

Physician Assistant in ROANOKE RAPIDS, 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
298
Medicare Part D claims · 206 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: ELISABETH BEARD is a Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in ROANOKE RAPIDS, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 298 claims across 206 beneficiaries — 4% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: ELISABETH BEARD filed 298 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across ROANOKE RAPIDS, North Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

ELISABETH BEARD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/27/2021

NPI 1295301620

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

298 62% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Physician Assistant share within North Carolina

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

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.

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ELISABETH BEARD is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in ROANOKE RAPIDS, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1295301620. 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.

ELISABETH BEARD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider at 250 SMITH CHURCH RD, ROANOKE RAPIDS, NC, 27870, with a listed phone of (704) 787-0494. NPI 1295301620 was issued on 05/27/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BEARD 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 298 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 206 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 14.1%. 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

250 SMITH CHURCH RD
ROANOKE RAPIDS, NC 27870

Provider Details

NPI 1295301620
Specialty Physician Assistant
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/27/2021

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ELISABETH BEARD 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.

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL
CHAPEL HILL, 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 · Generic-heavy

ELISABETH BEARD — brand share 4.0%
Specialty average (est.)

4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 298 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.

298
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
206
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
304
Total Day Supply
2,730
Brand vs Generic
4% brand / 96% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
42 (14.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
102

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.36
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male
Age Distribution
<65: 53, 65-74: 93, 75-84: 44, 85+: 16

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Cephalexin
32
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
31
Prednisone
31
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
28
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
16
Ibuprofen
11

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How ELISABETH BEARD fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

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

ELISABETH BEARD's 298 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

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 BEARD.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ELISABETH BEARD's specialty?
ELISABETH BEARD specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in ROANOKE RAPIDS, North Carolina.
How much does ELISABETH BEARD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ELISABETH BEARD wrote 298 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 206 beneficiaries.
Where is ELISABETH BEARD located?
ELISABETH BEARD is located at 250 SMITH CHURCH RD, ROANOKE RAPIDS, NC, 27870. Phone: (704) 787-0494.
What is ELISABETH BEARD's NPI number?
ELISABETH BEARD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295301620, issued on 05/27/2021.
Does ELISABETH BEARD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ELISABETH BEARD's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $2K in brand drug costs.
Does ELISABETH BEARD prescribe opioids?
Yes, ELISABETH BEARD had 42 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 14.1%.
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 ELISABETH BEARD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ELISABETH BEARD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Cephalexin, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ELISABETH BEARD accept Medicare?
ELISABETH BEARD appears in CMS Medicare data with 298 Part D claims and 206 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ELISABETH BEARD's credentials?
ELISABETH BEARD's NPI is 1295301620. 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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