NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1922008960 MD
Verify on CMS → James Arter, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Gastonia, North Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 24,795 in Cardiovascular Disease 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.
Federal data, no proprietary rating.
We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 627 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$50.11
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
James Arter, MD filed 4,886 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Gastonia, North Carolina, prescribing 83% generic.
- 5K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 83%
- 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.
James Arter, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
4,886 Top 7% higher than 93% 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
✓
Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
James Arter, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation - 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 James Arter, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Medicare Part D claims
4,886 61% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Cardiovascular Disease Physician. Verify directly:
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).
James Arter, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2555 COURT DR, Gastonia, NC, 28054, with a listed phone of (704) 868-3256. NPI 1922008960 was issued on 07/29/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 4,886 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 627 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $742K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% generic by claim count.
Cardiovascular Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,795 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 3,033 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 | 1922008960 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Cardiovascular Disease Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/29/2005 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where James Arter, MD 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
Belmont, 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).
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 James Arter, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$50
Largest payer
Boston Scientific Corporation
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 · Typical
James Arter, MD - brand share 17.0%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician average
17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 4,886 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.
4,886
Total Claims
$742K
Total Drug Cost
627
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 10,816
- Total Day Supply
- 321,932
- Brand vs Generic
- 17% brand / 83% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $666K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $76K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.75
- Gender Split
- 56% female / 44% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 71, 65-74: 271, 75-84: 221, 85+: 64
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What James Arter, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
418 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
336 claims
- Metoprolol Tartrate
Metoprolol Tartrate
318 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
312 claims
- Furosemide
Furosemide
295 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
266 claims
- Ezetimibe
Ezetimibe
238 claims
- Repatha Sureclick
Repatha Sureclick
210 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 418 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 336 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 318 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 312 |
| Furosemide | 295 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 266 |
| Ezetimibe | 238 |
| Repatha Sureclick Evolocumab | 210 |
| Pravastatin Sodium | 208 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 198 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
More Cardiovascular Disease Physician in NC →
All providers in North Carolina →
Compare specialties →
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Overview
How James Arter, MD fits within the Cardiovascular Disease Physician landscape nationally.
24,795
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Cardiovascular Disease Physician
3,033
Avg Claims per Provider
James Arter, MD's 4,886 claims are above the specialty average of 3,033.
Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Arter.
Dr. William Abernathy
MD
Durham, NC
Dr. William Abernethy
M.D.
Asheville, NC
Dr. Cyril Abrams
M.D.
Jacksonville, NC
Dr. George Adams
M.D.
Garner, NC
Dr. Kirkwood Adams
MD
Chapel Hill, NC
Compare Cardiovascular Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the North Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
Medicare Part D and MIPS figures describe practice patterns in federal programs only, they are not quality ratings, and PlainDoctor does not rate, rank, or recommend providers.
Healthcare Guides
Learn more about finding, verifying, and understanding healthcare providers.
How to Find a Doctor
Step-by-step guide to choosing a provider
Verify Credentials
Check NPI, board certification & license status
Medical Specialties Explained
Who treats what and how specialties differ
Understanding Medicare Claims Data
What prescribing data reveals about a provider
In-Network vs Out-of-Network
How insurance networks affect your costs
Telehealth Guide
Virtual care options and coverage in 2026
Explore North Carolina
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Arter, MD's specialty? ▼
James Arter, MD specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in Gastonia, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does James Arter, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, James Arter, MD wrote 4,886 Medicare Part D claims totaling $742K in drug costs for 627 beneficiaries.
Where is James Arter, MD located? ▼
James Arter, MD is located at 2555 COURT DR, Gastonia, NC, 28054. Phone: (704) 868-3256.
What is James Arter, MD's NPI number? ▼
James Arter, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922008960, issued on 07/29/2005.
Does James Arter, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
James Arter, MD's prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $666K in brand drug costs.
How many Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 24,795 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider writes 3,033 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does James Arter, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, James Arter, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Rosuvastatin Calcium, Metoprolol Tartrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does James Arter, MD accept Medicare? ▼
James Arter, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,886 Part D claims and 627 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify James Arter, MD's credentials? ▼
James Arter, MD's NPI is 1922008960 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
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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.