2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1558744359 D.O.
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ELLIOTT COURTER, D.O.

Family Medicine Physician in BELMONT, 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 488 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

ELLIOTT COURTER, D.O. filed 5,180 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in BELMONT, North Carolina, prescribing 89% generic.

5K
Part D claims, 2023
89%
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.

ELLIOTT COURTER, D.O.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

5,180 Top 6% higher than 94% 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%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

ELLIOTT COURTER, D.O. 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 ELLIOTT COURTER, D.O.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/30/2015

NPI 1558744359

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

5,180 52% 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).

ELLIOTT COURTER, D.O. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding D.O. credentials at 1220 SPRUCE ST, BELMONT, NC, 28012, with a listed phone of (704) 825-5333. NPI 1558744359 was issued on 06/30/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COURTER 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 5,180 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 488 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $433K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.8%. 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

1220 SPRUCE ST
BELMONT, NC 28012

Provider Details

NPI 1558744359
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials D.O.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/30/2015

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ELLIOTT COURTER, D.O. 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.

CAROMONT MEDICAL GROUP INC
CHARLOTTE, NC
LEGACY HEALTHCARE SERVICES INC
DURHAM, 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

ELLIOTT COURTER, D.O. — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 5,180 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.

5,180
Total Claims
$433K
Total Drug Cost
488
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
11,113
Total Day Supply
321,703
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$343K
Generic Drug Cost
$86K
Opioid Claims
146 (2.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
165

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.34
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 49, 65-74: 230, 75-84: 161, 85+: 48

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What ELLIOTT COURTER, D.O. 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
257
Levothyroxine Sodium
180
Lisinopril
173
Amlodipine Besylate
172
Losartan Potassium
171
Metformin Hcl
163
Gabapentin
119
Omeprazole
119
Alendronate Sodium
101
Simvastatin
99

* 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 ELLIOTT COURTER, D.O. 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

ELLIOTT COURTER, D.O.'s 5,180 claims are above 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 COURTER.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ELLIOTT COURTER, D.O.'s specialty?
ELLIOTT COURTER, D.O. specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in BELMONT, North Carolina. Credentials: D.O..
How much does ELLIOTT COURTER, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ELLIOTT COURTER, D.O. wrote 5,180 Medicare Part D claims totaling $433K in drug costs for 488 beneficiaries.
Where is ELLIOTT COURTER, D.O. located?
ELLIOTT COURTER, D.O. is located at 1220 SPRUCE ST, BELMONT, NC, 28012. Phone: (704) 825-5333.
What is ELLIOTT COURTER, D.O.'s NPI number?
ELLIOTT COURTER, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558744359, issued on 06/30/2015.
Does ELLIOTT COURTER, D.O. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ELLIOTT COURTER, D.O.'s prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $343K in brand drug costs.
Does ELLIOTT COURTER, D.O. prescribe opioids?
Yes, ELLIOTT COURTER, D.O. had 146 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.8%.
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 ELLIOTT COURTER, D.O. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ELLIOTT COURTER, D.O.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ELLIOTT COURTER, D.O. accept Medicare?
ELLIOTT COURTER, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,180 Part D claims and 488 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ELLIOTT COURTER, D.O.'s credentials?
ELLIOTT COURTER, D.O.'s NPI is 1558744359 with credentials D.O.. 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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