2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1831160290 MD
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JAMES EPPERSON, MD

Family Medicine Physician in ARDEN HILLS, Minnesota. 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 334 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

JAMES EPPERSON, MD filed 3,947 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in ARDEN HILLS, Minnesota, prescribing 93% generic.

4K
Part D claims, 2023
93%
generic prescribing

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JAMES EPPERSON, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

3,947 Top 9% higher than 91% 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

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

JAMES EPPERSON, 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 EPPERSON, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/01/2006

NPI 1831160290

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,947 15% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Minnesota

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

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 EPPERSON, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3930 NORTHWOODS DR - MAIL STOP 32800A, ARDEN HILLS, MN, 55112, with a listed phone of (651) 523-8500. NPI 1831160290 was issued on 02/01/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what EPPERSON 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 3,947 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 334 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $198K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% generic by claim count. 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

3930 NORTHWOODS DR - MAIL STOP 32800A
ARDEN HILLS, MN 55112

Provider Details

NPI 1831160290
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/01/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

JAMES EPPERSON, MD — brand share 7.0%
Specialty average (est.)

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 3,947 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.

3,947
Total Claims
$198K
Total Drug Cost
334
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,451
Total Day Supply
160,892
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$123K
Generic Drug Cost
$74K
Antibiotic Claims
47

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.31
Gender Split
47% female / 53% 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 EPPERSON, 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
221
Amlodipine Besylate
220
Simvastatin
178
Gabapentin
159
Omeprazole
131
Lisinopril
125
Potassium Chloride
118
Metoprolol Succinate
109
Citalopram Hbr
Citalopram Hydrobromide
104
Quetiapine Fumarate
87

* 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 EPPERSON, 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 EPPERSON, MD's 3,947 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Minnesota

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES EPPERSON, MD's specialty?
JAMES EPPERSON, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in ARDEN HILLS, Minnesota. Credentials: MD.
How much does JAMES EPPERSON, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES EPPERSON, MD wrote 3,947 Medicare Part D claims totaling $198K in drug costs for 334 beneficiaries.
Where is JAMES EPPERSON, MD located?
JAMES EPPERSON, MD is located at 3930 NORTHWOODS DR - MAIL STOP 32800A, ARDEN HILLS, MN, 55112. Phone: (651) 523-8500.
What is JAMES EPPERSON, MD's NPI number?
JAMES EPPERSON, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831160290, issued on 02/01/2006.
Does JAMES EPPERSON, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JAMES EPPERSON, MD's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $123K in brand drug costs.
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 EPPERSON, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMES EPPERSON, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Simvastatin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAMES EPPERSON, MD accept Medicare?
JAMES EPPERSON, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,947 Part D claims and 334 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES EPPERSON, MD's credentials?
JAMES EPPERSON, MD's NPI is 1831160290 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.

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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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