2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1861503708 PAC
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JAMES DOVE, PAC

Physician Assistant in CHARLESTON, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 313 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

JAMES DOVE, PAC filed 2,217 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in CHARLESTON, South Carolina, prescribing 86% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
86%
generic prescribing

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JAMES DOVE, PAC's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

2,217 Top 15% higher than 85% 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about JAMES DOVE, PAC?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/31/2006

NPI 1861503708

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,217 181% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Physician Assistant share within South Carolina

1. Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physician Assistant share within South Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — 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 DOVE, PAC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PAC credentials at 3973 RIVERS AVE, CHARLESTON, SC, 29405, with a listed phone of (843) 747-8893. NPI 1861503708 was issued on 08/31/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DOVE 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 2,217 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 313 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $261K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.1%. 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.

Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 149,975 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 790 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

3973 RIVERS AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29405

Provider Details

NPI 1861503708
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PAC
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/31/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

JAMES DOVE, PAC — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 2,217 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.

2,217
Total Claims
$261K
Total Drug Cost
313
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,694
Total Day Supply
138,617
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$226K
Generic Drug Cost
$34K
Opioid Claims
24 (1.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
45

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.41
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male
Age Distribution
<65: 74, 65-74: 154, 75-84: 70, 85+: 15

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JAMES DOVE, PAC 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
Amlodipine Besylate
205
Atorvastatin Calcium
147
Lisinopril
100
Omeprazole
66
Hydrochlorothiazide
65
Metformin Hcl
58
Losartan Potassium
54
Gabapentin
46
Carvedilol
44
Levothyroxine Sodium
41

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How JAMES DOVE, PAC fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider

JAMES DOVE, PAC's 2,217 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in South Carolina

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

Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES DOVE, PAC's specialty?
JAMES DOVE, PAC specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in CHARLESTON, South Carolina. Credentials: PAC.
How much does JAMES DOVE, PAC prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES DOVE, PAC wrote 2,217 Medicare Part D claims totaling $261K in drug costs for 313 beneficiaries.
Where is JAMES DOVE, PAC located?
JAMES DOVE, PAC is located at 3973 RIVERS AVE, CHARLESTON, SC, 29405. Phone: (843) 747-8893.
What is JAMES DOVE, PAC's NPI number?
JAMES DOVE, PAC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861503708, issued on 08/31/2006.
Does JAMES DOVE, PAC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JAMES DOVE, PAC's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $226K in brand drug costs.
Does JAMES DOVE, PAC prescribe opioids?
Yes, JAMES DOVE, PAC had 24 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.1%.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 149,975 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 790 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JAMES DOVE, PAC prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMES DOVE, PAC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAMES DOVE, PAC accept Medicare?
JAMES DOVE, PAC appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,217 Part D claims and 313 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES DOVE, PAC's credentials?
JAMES DOVE, PAC's NPI is 1861503708 with credentials PAC. 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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