NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data General Practice Physician NPI 1942360672 MD
Verify on CMS → James Turek, MD
General Practice Physician in Murrells Inlet, South 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 16,838 in General Practice 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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We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
12K
Medicare Part D claims · 1K beneficiaries · General Practice Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
81.9/100
▼ 2 pts below national avg 83.5 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$813.13
45 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
James Turek, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 81.9/100 - below the 83.5 national average - and filed 11,860 Medicare Part D claims in 2024.
- 81.9/100
- MIPS score · -2 vs avg
- 12K
- Part D claims, 2024
- 90%
- 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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about James Turek, MD
Federal records show an active NPI with both Medicare prescribing volume and a measured CMS quality score — objective registry data, not patient reviews.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1942360672), first enumerated 12/11/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 11,860 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
CMS quality reporting (MIPS)
Reported a CMS MIPS final score of 81.9/100 in the Quality Payment Program — a federal quality measure, not a patient review.
Source: CMS Quality Payment Program
- Reported
Board certification signal
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Reported
Industry payment transparency
$813.13 in reported industry payments (45 transfers) in 2024 under the federal Sunshine Act — disclosed transfers of value, not a quality rating.
Source: CMS Open Payments
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1942360672 · General Practice Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MID · MIPS-INLINE · RX-HEAVY · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-FINISH
- NPI-10 1942360672
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MID 17K General Practice
- MIPS-INLINE 81.9/100
- RX-HEAVY 12K claims
- BOOK-THIN 150 in South Carolina
- PHOTO-FINISH Victor Yosef Melt Ca… · ±0.0
MIPS final-score neighbourhood
Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity
- Fadi Rahhal, MD …
Fadi Rahhal, MD
81.8 MIPS pts
- Turek · this pro…
Turek · this provider
81.9 MIPS pts
- Shannon McDonoug…
Shannon McDonough, ARNP
81.9 MIPS pts
- Victor Yosef Mel…
Victor Yosef Melt Campos, MD
81.9 MIPS pts
- Pradeep Khanna, …
Pradeep Khanna, M.D.
81.9 MIPS pts
What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).
James Turek, MD's MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
82 ≥ 32nd percentile 32% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more measured providers. 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.
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where James Turek, MD sits
This provider among general practice physician peers
Across the 714 general practice physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, James Turek, MD writes more Part D claims than 93% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 44% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Each dot is one general practice physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is James Turek, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
James Turek, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation - 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 Turek, MD?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
General Practice Physician
Medicare Part D claims
11,860 301% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
81.9/100 1.6 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in South Carolina
How General Practice Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
James Turek, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the General Practice Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 81.9/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1942360672 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | General Practice Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 12/11/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
81.9021
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
78.7681
Quality
61.7388
Cost
99
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where James Turek, 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.
Georgetown Physician Associates, LLC
Murrells Inlet, 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).
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 Turek, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$813
Largest payer
Novo Nordisk 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 Turek, MD - brand share 10.0%
General Practice Physician average
10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 11,860 2024 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 2024.
11,860
Total Claims
$1.0M
Total Drug Cost
1,031
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 28,641.733
- Total Day Supply
- 845,494
- Brand vs Generic
- 10% brand / 90% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $840K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $182K
- Opioid Claims
- 406 (3.4% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 118
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.99
- Gender Split
- 44% female / 56% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 72, 65-74: 533, 75-84: 335, 85+: 91
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What James Turek, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
659 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
568 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
430 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
404 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
375 claims
- Tramadol Hcl
Tramadol Hcl
278 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
275 claims
- Alprazolam
Alprazolam
269 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 659 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 568 |
| Lisinopril | 430 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 404 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 375 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 278 |
| Omeprazole | 275 |
| Alprazolam | 269 |
| Losartan Potassium | 254 |
| Metformin Hcl | 237 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
General Practice Physician Overview
How James Turek, MD fits within the General Practice Physician landscape nationally.
16,838
General Practice Physician Providers in US
56
States with General Practice Physician
2,957
Avg Claims per Provider
James Turek, MD's 11,860 claims are above the specialty average of 2,957.
Nationwide General Practice Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Turek, both outside South Carolina so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar MIPS final score
Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (81.9 here).
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby General Practice Physician Providers in South Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Turek.
One of 150 General Practice Physician providers enrolled in South Carolina, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Shahnaz Alvi
MD
Columbia, SC
Dr. Katherine Anderegg
M.D.
Sullivans Island, SC
Dr. Charles Andrus
M.D.
Charleston, SC
Dr. Alexander Ash
DO
Florence, SC
Christian Askew
Anderson, SC
Compare General Practice Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Turek, MD's specialty? ▼
James Turek, MD specializes in General Practice Physician and practices in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does James Turek, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, James Turek, MD wrote 11,860 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.0M in drug costs for 1,031 beneficiaries.
What is James Turek, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
James Turek, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 81.9/100 (Quality: 78.8, Cost: 61.7). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is James Turek, MD located? ▼
James Turek, MD is located at 2347 S HIGHWAY 17, Murrells Inlet, SC, 29576. Phone: (843) 357-2443.
What is James Turek, MD's NPI number? ▼
James Turek, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942360672, issued on 12/11/2006.
Does James Turek, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
James Turek, MD's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $840K in brand drug costs.
Does James Turek, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, James Turek, MD had 406 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.4%.
How many General Practice Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 16,838 General Practice Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average General Practice Physician provider writes 2,957 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does James Turek, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, James Turek, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does James Turek, MD accept Medicare? ▼
James Turek, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 11,860 Part D claims and 1,031 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify James Turek, MD's credentials? ▼
James Turek, MD's NPI is 1942360672 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
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