2026 NPPES data Adult Medicine Physician NPI 1972560142 MD
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HORACE BLEDSOE, MD

Adult Medicine Physician in LEXINGTON, 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 145 beneficiaries · Adult Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: HORACE BLEDSOE, MD is a Adult Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in LEXINGTON, South Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 145 beneficiaries — 13% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: HORACE BLEDSOE, MD filed 2,616 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across LEXINGTON, South Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

HORACE BLEDSOE, 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).

HORACE BLEDSOE, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/29/2006

NPI 1972560142

Primary specialty

Adult Medicine Physician

Niche

2,481 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,616 7% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,807

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Adult Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Adult Medicine Physician share within South Carolina

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Adult Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Adult Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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

HORACE BLEDSOE, MD is a Adult Medicine Physician provider practicing in LEXINGTON, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1972560142. 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.

HORACE BLEDSOE, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Adult Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 123 CARRIAGE HILL DR, LEXINGTON, SC, 29072, with a listed phone of (803) 356-4664. NPI 1972560142 was issued on 04/29/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BLEDSOE 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 2,616 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 145 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $237K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.6%. 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.

Adult Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,481 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 2,807 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

123 CARRIAGE HILL DR
LEXINGTON, SC 29072

Provider Details

NPI 1972560142
Specialty Adult Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/29/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

HORACE BLEDSOE, MD — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 2,616 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.

2,616
Total Claims
$237K
Total Drug Cost
145
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,785
Total Day Supply
137,529
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$180K
Generic Drug Cost
$56K
Opioid Claims
15 (0.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
132

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.94
Gender Split
43% female / 57% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Levothyroxine Sodium
89
Atorvastatin Calcium
87
Rosuvastatin Calcium
83
Tamsulosin Hcl
81
Amlodipine Besylate
73
Losartan Potassium
68
Omeprazole
66
Metformin Hcl
57
Amlodipine Besylate-Benazepril
Amlodipine Besylate/Benazepril
53
Lisinopril
53

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

Adult Medicine Physician Overview

How HORACE BLEDSOE, MD fits within the Adult Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

2,481
Adult Medicine Physician Providers in US
52
States with Adult Medicine Physician
2,807
Avg Claims per Provider

HORACE BLEDSOE, MD's 2,616 claims are below the specialty average of 2,807.

Nearby Adult Medicine Physician Providers in South Carolina

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HORACE BLEDSOE, MD's specialty?
HORACE BLEDSOE, MD specializes in Adult Medicine Physician and practices in LEXINGTON, South Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does HORACE BLEDSOE, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HORACE BLEDSOE, MD wrote 2,616 Medicare Part D claims totaling $237K in drug costs for 145 beneficiaries.
Where is HORACE BLEDSOE, MD located?
HORACE BLEDSOE, MD is located at 123 CARRIAGE HILL DR, LEXINGTON, SC, 29072. Phone: (803) 356-4664.
What is HORACE BLEDSOE, MD's NPI number?
HORACE BLEDSOE, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972560142, issued on 04/29/2006.
Does HORACE BLEDSOE, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
HORACE BLEDSOE, MD's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $180K in brand drug costs.
Does HORACE BLEDSOE, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, HORACE BLEDSOE, MD had 15 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.6%.
How many Adult Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 2,481 Adult Medicine Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Adult Medicine Physician provider writes 2,807 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does HORACE BLEDSOE, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HORACE BLEDSOE, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Rosuvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HORACE BLEDSOE, MD accept Medicare?
HORACE BLEDSOE, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,616 Part D claims and 145 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HORACE BLEDSOE, MD's credentials?
HORACE BLEDSOE, MD's NPI is 1972560142 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.

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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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