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2026 NPPES data General Practice Physician NPI 1720007677 M.D.
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General Practice Physician in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 16,725 in General Practice 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
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 398 beneficiaries · General Practice Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Garfield Less, M.D. filed 6,021 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a General Practice Physician in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, prescribing 89% generic.
- 6K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 89%
- generic prescribing
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.
Garfield Less, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
6,021 Top 5% higher than 95% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Garfield Less, 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 Garfield Less, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
General Practice Physician
Medicare Part D claims
6,021 110% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Virgin Islands
How General Practice Physician compares to other specialties among Virgin Islands providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Garfield Less, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a General Practice Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1601 6TH ST. 1-3 SUGAR EST., St. Thomas, VI, 00802, with a listed phone of (340) 776-9786. NPI 1720007677 was issued on 07/19/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 6,021 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 398 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $471K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.2%.
General Practice Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,725 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,872 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1720007677 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | General Practice Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/19/2006 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Garfield Less, M.D. - brand share 10.0%
General Practice Physician average
10% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 6,021 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.
6,021
Total Claims
$471K
Total Drug Cost
398
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 9,494
- Total Day Supply
- 278,802
- Brand vs Generic
- 10% brand / 89% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $356K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $114K
- Opioid Claims
- 13 (0.2% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 58
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.66
- Gender Split
- 50% female / 50% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Garfield Less, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
855 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
529 claims
- Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl Er
342 claims
- Losartan Potassium 336
Losartan Potassium
336 claims
- Losartan-Hydrochlo… 328
Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide
328 claims
- Glipizide Er 233
Glipizide Er
233 claims
- Amlodipine Besylat… 214
Amlodipine Besylate-Benazepril
214 claims
- Hydrochlorothiazide 189
Hydrochlorothiazide
189 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 855 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 529 |
| Metformin Hcl Er Metformin Hcl | 342 |
| Losartan Potassium | 336 |
| Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide Losartan/Hydrochlorothiazide | 328 |
| Glipizide Er Glipizide | 233 |
| Amlodipine Besylate-Benazepril Amlodipine Besylate/Benazepril | 214 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 189 |
| Metformin Hcl | 184 |
| Nifedipine Er Nifedipine | 164 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
General Practice Physician Overview
How Garfield Less, M.D. fits within the General Practice Physician landscape nationally.
16,725
General Practice Physician Providers in US
56
States with General Practice Physician
2,872
Avg Claims per Provider
Garfield Less, M.D.'s 6,021 claims are above the specialty average of 2,872.
Nearby General Practice Physician Providers in Virgin Islands
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Virgin Islands, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Less.
Dr. Srinivasa Alla
MD
St Thomas, VI
Dr. Vilma Colon
M.D.
Kingshill, VI
Dr. Robin Hughes
NP
Christiansted, VI
Compare General Practice Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garfield Less, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Garfield Less, M.D. specializes in General Practice Physician and practices in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Garfield Less, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Garfield Less, M.D. wrote 6,021 Medicare Part D claims totaling $471K in drug costs for 398 beneficiaries.
Where is Garfield Less, M.D. located? ▼
Garfield Less, M.D. is located at 1601 6TH ST. 1-3 SUGAR EST., St. Thomas, VI, 00802. Phone: (340) 776-9786.
What is Garfield Less, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Garfield Less, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720007677, issued on 07/19/2006.
Does Garfield Less, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Garfield Less, M.D.'s prescribing is 10% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $356K in brand drug costs.
Does Garfield Less, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Garfield Less, M.D. had 13 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.2%.
How many General Practice Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 16,725 General Practice Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average General Practice Physician provider writes 2,872 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Garfield Less, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Garfield Less, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Metformin Hcl Er. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Garfield Less, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Garfield Less, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,021 Part D claims and 398 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Garfield Less, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Garfield Less, M.D.'s NPI is 1720007677 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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