2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1154439149 MD
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JAMES FORRESTER, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Physician in WILMINGTON, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 470 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
79%
generic claims · 21% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.7K
62 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JAMES FORRESTER, MD filed 2,184 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician in WILMINGTON, North Carolina, prescribing 79% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
79%
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 FORRESTER, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

2,184 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

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 FORRESTER, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 3 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 FORRESTER, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/29/2006

NPI 1154439149

Primary specialty

Cardiovascular Disease Physician

Mid-sized

24,795 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,184 28% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,033

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within North Carolina

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Cardiovascular Disease 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 FORRESTER, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider practicing in WILMINGTON, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1154439149. 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 FORRESTER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1415 PHYSICIANS DR, WILMINGTON, NC, 28401, with a listed phone of (910) 662-9500. NPI 1154439149 was issued on 08/29/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FORRESTER 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 2,184 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 470 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $583K in drug spend, split 21% brand-name and 79% 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.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,795 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 3,033 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

1415 PHYSICIANS DR
WILMINGTON, NC 28401

Provider Details

NPI 1154439149
Specialty Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/29/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JAMES FORRESTER, 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.

NOVANT HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP COASTAL REGION LLC
WILMINGTON, NC
NOVANT HEALTH NEW HANOVER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER LLC
WILMINGTON, NC
PENDER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INCORPORATED
BURGAW, 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 FORRESTER, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.7K

Largest payer

Boston Scientific Corporation

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 FORRESTER, MD — brand share 21.0%
Specialty average (est.)

21% brand-name claims vs 79% generic, on 2,184 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.

2,184
Total Claims
$583K
Total Drug Cost
470
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,414
Total Day Supply
160,572
Brand vs Generic
21% brand / 79% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$519K
Generic Drug Cost
$64K
Antibiotic Claims
46

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.60
Gender Split
46% female / 54% male
Age Distribution
<65: 16, 65-74: 178, 75-84: 214, 85+: 62

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Metoprolol Succinate
370
Eliquis
Apixaban
312
Amiodarone Hcl
163
Metoprolol Tartrate
109
Atorvastatin Calcium
83
Dofetilide
80
Diltiazem Hcl
75
Furosemide
75
Carvedilol
73
Xarelto
Rivaroxaban
66

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

Cardiovascular Disease Physician Overview

How JAMES FORRESTER, MD fits within the Cardiovascular Disease Physician landscape nationally.

24,795
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Cardiovascular Disease Physician
3,033
Avg Claims per Provider

JAMES FORRESTER, MD's 2,184 claims are below the specialty average of 3,033.

Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in North Carolina

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

Compare Cardiovascular Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES FORRESTER, MD's specialty?
JAMES FORRESTER, MD specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in WILMINGTON, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does JAMES FORRESTER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES FORRESTER, MD wrote 2,184 Medicare Part D claims totaling $583K in drug costs for 470 beneficiaries.
Where is JAMES FORRESTER, MD located?
JAMES FORRESTER, MD is located at 1415 PHYSICIANS DR, WILMINGTON, NC, 28401. Phone: (910) 662-9500.
What is JAMES FORRESTER, MD's NPI number?
JAMES FORRESTER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154439149, issued on 08/29/2006.
Does JAMES FORRESTER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JAMES FORRESTER, MD's prescribing is 21% brand-name and 79% generic drugs by claim count, with $519K in brand drug costs.
How many Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 24,795 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider writes 3,033 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JAMES FORRESTER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMES FORRESTER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Eliquis, Amiodarone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAMES FORRESTER, MD accept Medicare?
JAMES FORRESTER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,184 Part D claims and 470 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES FORRESTER, MD's credentials?
JAMES FORRESTER, MD's NPI is 1154439149 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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