2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1902885700 MD
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JAMES BLAIR, MD

Family Medicine Physician in SURF CITY, North 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
12K
Medicare Part D claims · 816 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.8K
132 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JAMES BLAIR, MD filed 11,636 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in SURF CITY, North Carolina, prescribing 87% generic.

12K
Part D claims, 2023
87%
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 BLAIR, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

11,636 Top 2% higher than 98% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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 BLAIR, 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 BLAIR, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/11/2006

NPI 1902885700

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

11,636 240% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Family Medicine Physician share within North Carolina

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

JAMES BLAIR, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 13567 NC HIGHWAY 50, SURF CITY, NC, 28445, with a listed phone of (910) 329-9916. NPI 1902885700 was issued on 01/11/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BLAIR 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 11,636 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 816 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.3 million in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.3%. 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.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

13567 NC HIGHWAY 50
SURF CITY, NC 28445

Provider Details

NPI 1902885700
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/11/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JAMES BLAIR, 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.

ISLAND FAMILY MEDICINE PLLC
HAMPSTEAD, 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 BLAIR, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.8K

Largest payer

Novo Nordisk 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 · Typical

JAMES BLAIR, MD — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 11,636 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.

11,636
Total Claims
$1.3M
Total Drug Cost
816
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
23,647
Total Day Supply
684,024
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.0M
Generic Drug Cost
$231K
Opioid Claims
730 (6.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
232

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.09
Gender Split
48% female / 52% male
Age Distribution
<65: 64, 65-74: 443, 75-84: 272, 85+: 37

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JAMES BLAIR, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
431
Lisinopril
386
Amlodipine Besylate
383
Levothyroxine Sodium
350
Rosuvastatin Calcium
311
Metoprolol Succinate
273
Pantoprazole Sodium
267
Losartan Potassium
249
Gabapentin
237
Tamsulosin Hcl
234

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How JAMES BLAIR, MD fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

JAMES BLAIR, MD's 11,636 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in North Carolina

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES BLAIR, MD's specialty?
JAMES BLAIR, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in SURF CITY, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does JAMES BLAIR, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES BLAIR, MD wrote 11,636 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.3M in drug costs for 816 beneficiaries.
Where is JAMES BLAIR, MD located?
JAMES BLAIR, MD is located at 13567 NC HIGHWAY 50, SURF CITY, NC, 28445. Phone: (910) 329-9916.
What is JAMES BLAIR, MD's NPI number?
JAMES BLAIR, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902885700, issued on 01/11/2006.
Does JAMES BLAIR, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JAMES BLAIR, MD's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.0M in brand drug costs.
Does JAMES BLAIR, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, JAMES BLAIR, MD had 730 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.3%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JAMES BLAIR, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMES BLAIR, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAMES BLAIR, MD accept Medicare?
JAMES BLAIR, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 11,636 Part D claims and 816 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES BLAIR, MD's credentials?
JAMES BLAIR, MD's NPI is 1902885700 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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