2026 NPPES data Medical Physician Assistant NPI 1639615065
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JAMES NORRIS

Medical Physician Assistant in MOREHEAD CITY, 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 323 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$4.6K
102 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JAMES NORRIS filed 3,288 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Medical Physician Assistant in MOREHEAD CITY, North Carolina, prescribing 85% generic.

3K
Part D claims, 2023
85%
generic prescribing
$4.6K
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 NORRIS's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

3,288 Top 11% higher than 89% 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

What does the federal data show about JAMES NORRIS?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/09/2017

NPI 1639615065

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,288 205% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Medical Physician Assistant share within North Carolina

1. Medical Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Medical Physician Assistant share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Medical Physician Assistant (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Medical Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Medical Physician Assistant) — 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 NORRIS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider at 3714 GUARDIAN AVE, MOREHEAD CITY, NC, 28557, with a listed phone of (252) 247-2101. NPI 1639615065 was issued on 01/09/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what NORRIS 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 3,288 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 323 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $546K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.2%. 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.

Medical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 40,527 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,077 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

3714 GUARDIAN AVE
MOREHEAD CITY, NC 28557

Provider Details

NPI 1639615065
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/09/2017

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JAMES NORRIS 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.

CRYSTAL COAST FAMILY PRACTICE
MOREHEAD CITY, 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 NORRIS. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$4.6K

Largest payer

Intra-Sana Laboratories

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 NORRIS — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 3,288 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.

3,288
Total Claims
$546K
Total Drug Cost
323
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,941
Total Day Supply
198,018
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$488K
Generic Drug Cost
$57K
Opioid Claims
72 (2.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
101

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.05
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 40, 65-74: 186, 75-84: 72, 85+: 25

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JAMES NORRIS 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
200
Omeprazole
111
Losartan Potassium
94
Rosuvastatin Calcium
92
Lisinopril
86
Metoprolol Succinate
80
Hydrochlorothiazide
75
Gabapentin
68
Amlodipine Besylate
54
Levothyroxine Sodium
54

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

Medical Physician Assistant Overview

How JAMES NORRIS fits within the Medical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

40,527
Medical Physician Assistant Providers in US
55
States with Medical Physician Assistant
1,077
Avg Claims per Provider

JAMES NORRIS's 3,288 claims are above the specialty average of 1,077.

Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in North Carolina

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

Compare Medical Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES NORRIS's specialty?
JAMES NORRIS specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in MOREHEAD CITY, North Carolina.
How much does JAMES NORRIS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES NORRIS wrote 3,288 Medicare Part D claims totaling $546K in drug costs for 323 beneficiaries.
Where is JAMES NORRIS located?
JAMES NORRIS is located at 3714 GUARDIAN AVE, MOREHEAD CITY, NC, 28557. Phone: (252) 247-2101.
What is JAMES NORRIS's NPI number?
JAMES NORRIS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639615065, issued on 01/09/2017.
Does JAMES NORRIS prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JAMES NORRIS's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $488K in brand drug costs.
Does JAMES NORRIS prescribe opioids?
Yes, JAMES NORRIS had 72 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.2%.
How many Medical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 40,527 Medical Physician Assistant providers across 55 states in the US. The average Medical Physician Assistant provider writes 1,077 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JAMES NORRIS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMES NORRIS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Omeprazole, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAMES NORRIS accept Medicare?
JAMES NORRIS appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,288 Part D claims and 323 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES NORRIS's credentials?
JAMES NORRIS's NPI is 1639615065. 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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