2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1891748794 MD
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JAMES FROST, MD

Specialist in BLUFFTON, 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 · 191 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
What the federal data reveals: JAMES FROST, MD is a Specialist ([object Object]) practicing in BLUFFTON, South Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 191 beneficiaries .

What stands out: JAMES FROST, MD filed 2,293 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BLUFFTON, South Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

JAMES FROST, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/19/2006

NPI 1891748794

Primary specialty

Specialist

High-volume

69,658 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,293 56% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,474

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Specialist compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Specialist share within South Carolina

1. Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Specialist share within South Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Specialist) — 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.

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JAMES FROST, MD is a Specialist provider practicing in BLUFFTON, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1891748794. 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 FROST, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding MD credentials at 29 PLANTATION PARK DR, BLUFFTON, SC, 29910, with a listed phone of (843) 815-5211. NPI 1891748794 was issued on 05/19/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FROST 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 2,293 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 191 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $211K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.0%. 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.

Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,658 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 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

29 PLANTATION PARK DR
BLUFFTON, SC 29910

Provider Details

NPI 1891748794
Specialty Specialist
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/19/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JAMES FROST, 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.

CORA SOUTH CAROLINA LLC
BLUFFTON, 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).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

2,293
Total Claims
$211K
Total Drug Cost
191
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,276
Total Day Supply
152,680
Generic Drug Cost
$45K
Opioid Claims
24 (1.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
98

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.00
Gender Split
49% female / 51% 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
150
Rosuvastatin Calcium
108
Omeprazole
99
Losartan Potassium
91
Levothyroxine Sodium
90
Amlodipine Besylate
76
Lisinopril
67
Eliquis
Apixaban
64
Zolpidem Tartrate
61
Hydrochlorothiazide
53

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

Specialist Overview

How JAMES FROST, MD fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.

69,658
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider

JAMES FROST, MD's 2,293 claims are above the specialty average of 1,474.

Nearby Specialist Providers in South Carolina

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

Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES FROST, MD's specialty?
JAMES FROST, MD specializes in Specialist and practices in BLUFFTON, South Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does JAMES FROST, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES FROST, MD wrote 2,293 Medicare Part D claims totaling $211K in drug costs for 191 beneficiaries.
Where is JAMES FROST, MD located?
JAMES FROST, MD is located at 29 PLANTATION PARK DR, BLUFFTON, SC, 29910. Phone: (843) 815-5211.
What is JAMES FROST, MD's NPI number?
JAMES FROST, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891748794, issued on 05/19/2006.
Does JAMES FROST, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, JAMES FROST, MD had 24 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.0%.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 69,658 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JAMES FROST, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMES FROST, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Rosuvastatin Calcium, Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAMES FROST, MD accept Medicare?
JAMES FROST, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,293 Part D claims and 191 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES FROST, MD's credentials?
JAMES FROST, MD's NPI is 1891748794 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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