2026 NPPES data Plastic Surgery Physician NPI 1366431272 MD
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FREDERICK WENIGER, MD

Plastic Surgery Physician in BLUFFTON, South 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
334
Medicare Part D claims · 61 beneficiaries · Plastic Surgery Physician avg: 84
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$461.92
13 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: FREDERICK WENIGER, MD is a Plastic Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BLUFFTON, South Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 334 claims across 61 beneficiaries — 6% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $461.92 across 13 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: FREDERICK WENIGER, MD filed 334 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BLUFFTON, South Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

FREDERICK WENIGER, MD 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).

FREDERICK WENIGER, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/14/2005

NPI 1366431272

Primary specialty

Plastic Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

5,316 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

334 298% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 84

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Plastic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Plastic Surgery Physician share within South Carolina

1. Plastic Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Plastic Surgery Physician share within South Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

FREDERICK WENIGER, MD is a Plastic Surgery Physician provider practicing in BLUFFTON, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1366431272. 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.

FREDERICK WENIGER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Plastic Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 350 FORDING ISLAND ROAD, BLUFFTON, SC, 29910, with a listed phone of (843) 757-0123. NPI 1366431272 was issued on 10/14/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WENIGER 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 334 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 61 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 12.6%. 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.

Plastic Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 5,316 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 84 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

350 FORDING ISLAND ROAD
BLUFFTON, SC 29910

Provider Details

NPI 1366431272
Specialty Plastic Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/14/2005

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 FREDERICK WENIGER, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$462

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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

FREDERICK WENIGER, MD — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 334 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.

334
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
61
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
337
Total Day Supply
2,266
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$743
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Opioid Claims
42 (12.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
28

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.62

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Mupirocin
40
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
36
Lorazepam
33
Scopolamine
31
Celecoxib
30
Methylprednisolone
30
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
29
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
23
Cephalexin
14
Prednisolone Acetate
11

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

Plastic Surgery Physician Overview

How FREDERICK WENIGER, MD fits within the Plastic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

5,316
Plastic Surgery Physician Providers in US
52
States with Plastic Surgery Physician
84
Avg Claims per Provider

FREDERICK WENIGER, MD's 334 claims are above the specialty average of 84.

Nearby Plastic 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 WENIGER.

Compare Plastic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FREDERICK WENIGER, MD's specialty?
FREDERICK WENIGER, MD specializes in Plastic Surgery Physician and practices in BLUFFTON, South Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does FREDERICK WENIGER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, FREDERICK WENIGER, MD wrote 334 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 61 beneficiaries.
Where is FREDERICK WENIGER, MD located?
FREDERICK WENIGER, MD is located at 350 FORDING ISLAND ROAD, BLUFFTON, SC, 29910. Phone: (843) 757-0123.
What is FREDERICK WENIGER, MD's NPI number?
FREDERICK WENIGER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1366431272, issued on 10/14/2005.
Does FREDERICK WENIGER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
FREDERICK WENIGER, MD's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $743 in brand drug costs.
Does FREDERICK WENIGER, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, FREDERICK WENIGER, MD had 42 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 12.6%.
How many Plastic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 5,316 Plastic Surgery Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Plastic Surgery Physician provider writes 84 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does FREDERICK WENIGER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, FREDERICK WENIGER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Mupirocin, Ondansetron Odt, Lorazepam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does FREDERICK WENIGER, MD accept Medicare?
FREDERICK WENIGER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 334 Part D claims and 61 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify FREDERICK WENIGER, MD's credentials?
FREDERICK WENIGER, MD's NPI is 1366431272 with credentials MD. 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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