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2026 NPPES data Surgery Physician NPI 1124136452 MD
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Surgery Physician in Dublin, Georgia.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 36,199 in Surgery 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
477
Medicare Part D claims · 325 beneficiaries · Surgery Physician avg: 169
Generic prescribing
63%
generic claims · 37% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
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 Bedingfield, MD filed 477 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Surgery Physician in Dublin, Georgia, prescribing 63% generic.
- 477
- Part D claims, 2023
- 63%
- 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.
James Bedingfield, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
477 Top 38% higher than 62% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
James Bedingfield, 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).
What does the federal data show about James Bedingfield, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
477 182% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Georgia
How Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia 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).
James Bedingfield, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 103 FAIRVIEW PARK DRIVE, J.ANDREW BEDINGFIELD JR., M.D., Dublin, GA, 31021, with a listed phone of (478) 275-4300. NPI 1124136452 was issued on 08/28/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 477 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 325 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $28K in drug spend, split 37% brand-name and 63% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 19.1%.
Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 36,199 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 169 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 | 1124136452 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/28/2006 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
James Bedingfield, MD - brand share 37.0%
Surgery Physician average
37% brand-name claims vs 63% generic, on 477 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.
477
Total Claims
$28K
Total Drug Cost
325
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 533
- Total Day Supply
- 7,177
- Brand vs Generic
- 37% brand / 63% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $23K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $6K
- Opioid Claims
- 91 (19.1% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 23
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.70
- Gender Split
- 67% female / 33% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What James Bedingfield, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Sutab
Sutab
116 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
78 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium 35
Pantoprazole Sodium
35 claims
- Clopidogrel 23
Clopidogrel
23 claims
- Esomeprazole Magne… 21
Esomeprazole Magnesium
21 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium 19
Levothyroxine Sodium
19 claims
- Sucralfate 12
Sucralfate
12 claims
- Sulfamethoxazole-T… 12
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Sutab Sod Sulf/Pot Chloride/Mag Sulf | 116 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 78 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 35 |
| Clopidogrel Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 23 |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | 21 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 19 |
| Sucralfate | 12 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 12 |
| Gavilyte-G "Peg3350/Sod Sulf | N/A |
| Peg-3350 And Electrolytes "Peg3350/Sod Sulf | N/A |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Surgery Physician Overview
How James Bedingfield, MD fits within the Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
36,199
Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Surgery Physician
169
Avg Claims per Provider
James Bedingfield, MD's 477 claims are above the specialty average of 169.
Nearby Surgery Physician Providers in Georgia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Georgia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Bedingfield.
Dr. Nour Abboushi
M.D.
Conyers, GA
Dr. Howard Abney
M.D.
Watkinsville, GA
Dr. Adil Abuzeid
M.D.
Augusta, GA
Dr. Bereshith Adams
NP
Fayetteville, GA
Dr. John Adams
MD
Columbus, GA
Compare Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Bedingfield, MD's specialty? ▼
James Bedingfield, MD specializes in Surgery Physician and practices in Dublin, Georgia. Credentials: MD.
How much does James Bedingfield, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, James Bedingfield, MD wrote 477 Medicare Part D claims totaling $28K in drug costs for 325 beneficiaries.
Where is James Bedingfield, MD located? ▼
James Bedingfield, MD is located at 103 FAIRVIEW PARK DRIVE, J.ANDREW BEDINGFIELD JR., M.D., Dublin, GA, 31021. Phone: (478) 275-4300.
What is James Bedingfield, MD's NPI number? ▼
James Bedingfield, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124136452, issued on 08/28/2006.
Does James Bedingfield, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
James Bedingfield, MD's prescribing is 37% brand-name and 63% generic drugs by claim count, with $23K in brand drug costs.
Does James Bedingfield, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, James Bedingfield, MD had 91 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 19.1%.
How many Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 36,199 Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Surgery Physician provider writes 169 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does James Bedingfield, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, James Bedingfield, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Sutab, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Pantoprazole Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does James Bedingfield, MD accept Medicare? ▼
James Bedingfield, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 477 Part D claims and 325 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify James Bedingfield, MD's credentials? ▼
James Bedingfield, MD's NPI is 1124136452 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).
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