2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery Physician NPI 1821320425 M.D.
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JAMES CAMERON, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in GREENVILLE, 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 278 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician avg: 324
Generic prescribing
99%
generic claims · 1% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$99.36
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JAMES CAMERON, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in GREENVILLE, South Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 278 beneficiaries — 1% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $99.36 across 3 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JAMES CAMERON, M.D. filed 1,098 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across GREENVILLE, South Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JAMES CAMERON, M.D. 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).

JAMES CAMERON, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/05/2010

NPI 1821320425

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

25,781 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,098 239% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 324

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Orthopaedic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician share within South Carolina

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Orthopaedic Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Orthopaedic Surgery 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 CAMERON, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider practicing in GREENVILLE, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1821320425. 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.

JAMES CAMERON, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 200 PATEWOOD DR STE C100, GREENVILLE, SC, 29615, with a listed phone of (864) 454-7422. NPI 1821320425 was issued on 02/05/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CAMERON 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 1,098 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 278 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $21K in drug spend, split 1% brand-name and 99% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 47.2%. 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.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 25,781 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 324 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

200 PATEWOOD DR STE C100
GREENVILLE, SC 29615

Provider Details

NPI 1821320425
Specialty Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/05/2010

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JAMES CAMERON, M.D. 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.

PRISMA HEALTH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL GROUP
GREENVILLE, SC

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 CAMERON, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$99

Largest payer

Smith+Nephew, 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 · Generic-heavy

JAMES CAMERON, M.D. — brand share 1.0%
Specialty average (est.)

1% brand-name claims vs 99% generic, on 1,098 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.

1,098
Total Claims
$21K
Total Drug Cost
278
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,141
Total Day Supply
16,883
Brand vs Generic
1% brand / 99% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$7K
Generic Drug Cost
$15K
Opioid Claims
518 (47.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
157

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.04
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.

Drug Claims
Tramadol Hcl
244
Oxycodone Hcl
140
Amoxicillin
111
Celecoxib
111
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
111
Diclofenac Sodium
82
Meloxicam
57
Naloxone Hcl
55
Gabapentin
35
Clindamycin Hcl
21

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

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Overview

How JAMES CAMERON, M.D. fits within the Orthopaedic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

25,781
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
324
Avg Claims per Provider

JAMES CAMERON, M.D.'s 1,098 claims are above the specialty average of 324.

Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in South Carolina

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

Compare Orthopaedic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES CAMERON, M.D.'s specialty?
JAMES CAMERON, M.D. specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery Physician and practices in GREENVILLE, South Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JAMES CAMERON, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES CAMERON, M.D. wrote 1,098 Medicare Part D claims totaling $21K in drug costs for 278 beneficiaries.
Where is JAMES CAMERON, M.D. located?
JAMES CAMERON, M.D. is located at 200 PATEWOOD DR STE C100, GREENVILLE, SC, 29615. Phone: (864) 454-7422.
What is JAMES CAMERON, M.D.'s NPI number?
JAMES CAMERON, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821320425, issued on 02/05/2010.
Does JAMES CAMERON, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JAMES CAMERON, M.D.'s prescribing is 1% brand-name and 99% generic drugs by claim count, with $7K in brand drug costs.
Does JAMES CAMERON, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, JAMES CAMERON, M.D. had 518 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 47.2%.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 25,781 Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider writes 324 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JAMES CAMERON, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMES CAMERON, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Tramadol Hcl, Oxycodone Hcl, Amoxicillin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAMES CAMERON, M.D. accept Medicare?
JAMES CAMERON, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,098 Part D claims and 278 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES CAMERON, M.D.'s credentials?
JAMES CAMERON, M.D.'s NPI is 1821320425 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

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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