2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery Physician NPI 1770543704 DO
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JAMES DAVIDSON, DO

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in CLEARWATER, Florida. 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
235
Medicare Part D claims · 134 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician avg: 324
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$98.4
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JAMES DAVIDSON, DO filed 235 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in CLEARWATER, Florida, prescribing 87% generic.

235
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 DAVIDSON, DO's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

235 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JAMES DAVIDSON, DO practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — 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 DAVIDSON, DO?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/24/2006

NPI 1770543704

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

25,781 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

235 27% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 324

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Orthopaedic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician share within Florida

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

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 DAVIDSON, DO appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider holding DO credentials at 430 MORTON PLANT ST, CLEARWATER, FL, 33756, with a listed phone of (727) 461-6026. NPI 1770543704 was issued on 03/24/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DAVIDSON 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 235 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 134 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $50K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 22.6%. 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.

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

430 MORTON PLANT ST
CLEARWATER, FL 33756

Provider Details

NPI 1770543704
Specialty Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
Credentials DO
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/24/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JAMES DAVIDSON, DO 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.

MUSCULOSKELETAL INSTITUTE CHARTERED
CLEARWATER, FL
TALLAHASSEE ORTHOPEDIC CLINIC III PL
CLEARWATER, FL

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 DAVIDSON, DO. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$98

Largest payer

Medtronic, 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.

License & disciplinary context — Florida FLDOH 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to JAMES DAVIDSON, DO. To verify JAMES DAVIDSON, DO's current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases

FLDOH publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

JAMES DAVIDSON, DO — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 235 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.

235
Total Claims
$50K
Total Drug Cost
134
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
387
Total Day Supply
7,870
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$49K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
53 (22.6% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.41
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 17, 65-74: 65, 75-84: 41, 85+: 11

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JAMES DAVIDSON, DO 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
Methylprednisolone
43
Prolia
Denosumab
30
Mupirocin
27
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
22
Oxycodone Hcl
20
Gabapentin
19
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
18

* 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 DAVIDSON, DO 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 DAVIDSON, DO's 235 claims are below the specialty average of 324.

Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in Florida

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Florida, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as DAVIDSON.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES DAVIDSON, DO's specialty?
JAMES DAVIDSON, DO specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery Physician and practices in CLEARWATER, Florida. Credentials: DO.
How much does JAMES DAVIDSON, DO prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES DAVIDSON, DO wrote 235 Medicare Part D claims totaling $50K in drug costs for 134 beneficiaries.
Where is JAMES DAVIDSON, DO located?
JAMES DAVIDSON, DO is located at 430 MORTON PLANT ST, CLEARWATER, FL, 33756. Phone: (727) 461-6026.
What is JAMES DAVIDSON, DO's NPI number?
JAMES DAVIDSON, DO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770543704, issued on 03/24/2006.
Does JAMES DAVIDSON, DO prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JAMES DAVIDSON, DO's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $49K in brand drug costs.
Does JAMES DAVIDSON, DO prescribe opioids?
Yes, JAMES DAVIDSON, DO had 53 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 22.6%.
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 DAVIDSON, DO prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMES DAVIDSON, DO's most frequently prescribed drugs include Methylprednisolone, Prolia, Mupirocin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAMES DAVIDSON, DO accept Medicare?
JAMES DAVIDSON, DO appears in CMS Medicare data with 235 Part D claims and 134 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES DAVIDSON, DO's credentials?
JAMES DAVIDSON, DO's NPI is 1770543704 with credentials DO. 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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