2026 NPPES data Athletic Trainer NPI 1447360201 PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
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JAMES HEAD, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

Athletic Trainer in CAMP LEJEUNE, 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
294
Medicare Part D claims · 193 beneficiaries · Athletic Trainer avg: 427
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$21.33
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JAMES HEAD, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 294 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

75/100
MIPS score · -8 vs avg
294
Part D claims, 2023
$21.33
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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 HEAD, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

75 15th percentile higher than 15% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about JAMES HEAD, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/30/2006

NPI 1447360201

Primary specialty

Athletic Trainer

Mid-sized

48,068 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

294 31% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 427

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Athletic Trainer compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Athletic Trainer share within North Carolina

1. Athletic Trainer42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Athletic Trainer share within North Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JAMES HEAD, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Athletic Trainer national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Athletic Trainer) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%75%
MIPS final score (Athletic Trainer) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

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 HEAD, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Athletic Trainer provider holding PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT credentials at 100 BREWSTER BLVD, CAMP LEJEUNE, NC, 28547, with a listed phone of (910) 450-4159. NPI 1447360201 was issued on 08/30/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HEAD 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 294 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 193 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 10.9%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Athletic Trainer is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 48,068 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 427 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

100 BREWSTER BLVD
CAMP LEJEUNE, NC 28547

Provider Details

NPI 1447360201
Specialty Athletic Trainer
Credentials PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/30/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JAMES HEAD, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT 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.

WAKE FOREST EMERGENCY PROVIDERS
BURLINGTON, 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 HEAD, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$21

Largest payer

Janssen Pharmaceuticals, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

294
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
193
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
299
Total Day Supply
2,618
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Opioid Claims
32 (10.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
86

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.76
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 61, 65-74: 78, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JAMES HEAD, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT 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
Prednisone
48
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
26
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
25
Cefpodoxime Proxetil
21
Doxycycline Hyclate
21
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
18
Tizanidine Hcl
14

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

Athletic Trainer Overview

How JAMES HEAD, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT fits within the Athletic Trainer landscape nationally.

48,068
Athletic Trainer Providers in US
54
States with Athletic Trainer
427
Avg Claims per Provider

JAMES HEAD, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's 294 claims are below the specialty average of 427.

Nearby Athletic Trainer Providers in North Carolina

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

Compare Athletic Trainer nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES HEAD, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's specialty?
JAMES HEAD, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT specializes in Athletic Trainer and practices in CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina. Credentials: PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT.
How much does JAMES HEAD, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES HEAD, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT wrote 294 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 193 beneficiaries.
What is JAMES HEAD, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's Medicare quality score?
JAMES HEAD, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JAMES HEAD, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT located?
JAMES HEAD, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT is located at 100 BREWSTER BLVD, CAMP LEJEUNE, NC, 28547. Phone: (910) 450-4159.
What is JAMES HEAD, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's NPI number?
JAMES HEAD, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447360201, issued on 08/30/2006.
Does JAMES HEAD, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT prescribe opioids?
Yes, JAMES HEAD, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT had 32 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 10.9%.
How many Athletic Trainer providers are there in the US?
There are 48,068 Athletic Trainer providers across 54 states in the US. The average Athletic Trainer provider writes 427 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JAMES HEAD, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMES HEAD, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Ondansetron Odt, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAMES HEAD, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT accept Medicare?
JAMES HEAD, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT appears in CMS Medicare data with 294 Part D claims and 193 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES HEAD, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's credentials?
JAMES HEAD, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's NPI is 1447360201 with credentials PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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