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2026 NPPES data Hematology & Oncology Physician NPI 1952341489 MD
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Hematology & Oncology Physician in Eden, North Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 11,215 in Hematology & Oncology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 370 beneficiaries · Hematology & Oncology Physician avg: 847
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$18.94
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
James Hathorn, MD filed 2,175 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Hematology & Oncology Physician in Eden, North Carolina, prescribing 84% generic.
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 84%
- 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 Hathorn, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
2,175 Top 15% higher than 85% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
James Hathorn, 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 Hathorn, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Hematology & Oncology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
2,175 157% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Hematology & Oncology Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Hematology & Oncology Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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 Hathorn, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hematology & Oncology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 516 S VAN BUREN RD, Eden, NC, 27288, with a listed phone of (336) 623-6862. NPI 1952341489 was issued on 06/06/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,175 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 370 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4.4 million in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.4%.
Hematology & Oncology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 11,215 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 847 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1952341489 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Hematology & Oncology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/06/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where James Hathorn, 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.
According to CMS billing records, James Hathorn, MD is affiliated with 3 Medicare-billing facilities.
Caldwell Memorial Hospital Inc
Lenoir, NC
Unc Physicians Network LLC
Eden, NC
University OF North Carolina AT Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, 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 Hathorn, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$19
Largest payer
BeiGene USA, 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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
James Hathorn, MD - brand share 16.0%
Hematology & Oncology Physician average
16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 2,175 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.
2,175
Total Claims
$4.4M
Total Drug Cost
370
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,753
- Total Day Supply
- 67,288
- Brand vs Generic
- 16% brand / 84% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $3.4M
- Generic Drug Cost
- $1.0M
- Opioid Claims
- 183 (8.4% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 120
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.46
- Gender Split
- 62% female / 38% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 48, 65-74: 155, 75-84: 133, 85+: 34
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What James Hathorn, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Anastrozole
Anastrozole
196 claims
- Prochlorperazine M…
Prochlorperazine Maleate
153 claims
- Prednisone
Prednisone
144 claims
- Potassium Chloride
Potassium Chloride
131 claims
- Ondansetron Hcl
Ondansetron Hcl
96 claims
- Lidocaine-Prilocaine
Lidocaine-Prilocaine
81 claims
- Abiraterone Acetate 67
Abiraterone Acetate
67 claims
- Revlimid 59
Revlimid
59 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Anastrozole | 196 |
| Prochlorperazine Maleate | 153 |
| Prednisone | 144 |
| Potassium Chloride | 131 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 96 |
| Lidocaine-Prilocaine Lidocaine/Prilocaine | 81 |
| Abiraterone Acetate | 67 |
| Revlimid Lenalidomide | 59 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 56 |
| Dexamethasone | 48 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Hematology & Oncology Physician Overview
How James Hathorn, MD fits within the Hematology & Oncology Physician landscape nationally.
11,215
Hematology & Oncology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hematology & Oncology Physician
847
Avg Claims per Provider
James Hathorn, MD's 2,175 claims are above the specialty average of 847.
Nearby Hematology & Oncology Physician Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Hathorn.
Dr. Jorge Abdallah
MD
Greenville, NC
Thomas Aberant
Durham, NC
Dr. Haritha Ackula
MBBS
Kinston, NC
Dr. Soheir Adam
MD
Durham, NC
Dr. Matthew Alberti
DO
Monroe, NC
Compare Hematology & Oncology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Hathorn, MD's specialty? ▼
James Hathorn, MD specializes in Hematology & Oncology Physician and practices in Eden, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does James Hathorn, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, James Hathorn, MD wrote 2,175 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4.4M in drug costs for 370 beneficiaries.
Where is James Hathorn, MD located? ▼
James Hathorn, MD is located at 516 S VAN BUREN RD, Eden, NC, 27288. Phone: (336) 623-6862.
What is James Hathorn, MD's NPI number? ▼
James Hathorn, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952341489, issued on 06/06/2006.
Does James Hathorn, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
James Hathorn, MD's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $3.4M in brand drug costs.
Does James Hathorn, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, James Hathorn, MD had 183 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.4%.
How many Hematology & Oncology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 11,215 Hematology & Oncology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hematology & Oncology Physician provider writes 847 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does James Hathorn, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, James Hathorn, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Anastrozole, Prochlorperazine Maleate, Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does James Hathorn, MD accept Medicare? ▼
James Hathorn, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,175 Part D claims and 370 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify James Hathorn, MD's credentials? ▼
James Hathorn, MD's NPI is 1952341489 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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