2026 NPPES data Interventional Pain Medicine Physician NPI 1912008806 MD
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JAMES WINBUSH, MD

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician in ANDERSON, 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
8K
Medicare Part D claims · 329 beneficiaries · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 18% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$325.77
18 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JAMES WINBUSH, MD is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ANDERSON, South Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 8K claims across 329 beneficiaries — 18% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $325.77 across 18 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JAMES WINBUSH, MD filed 7,635 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across ANDERSON, South Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JAMES WINBUSH, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

JAMES WINBUSH, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/26/2006

NPI 1912008806

Primary specialty

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician

Niche

1,528 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

7,635 248% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,197

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Interventional Pain Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician share within South Carolina

1. Interventional Pain Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician share within South Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Interventional Pain Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Interventional Pain Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Interventional Pain Medicine Physician) — 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 WINBUSH, MD is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider practicing in ANDERSON, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1912008806. 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 WINBUSH, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 803 N FANT ST, ANDERSON, SC, 29621, with a listed phone of (864) 225-7401. NPI 1912008806 was issued on 09/26/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WINBUSH 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 7,635 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 329 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.2 million in drug spend, split 18% brand-name and 82% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.2%. 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.

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,528 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 2,197 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

803 N FANT ST
ANDERSON, SC 29621

Provider Details

NPI 1912008806
Specialty Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/26/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JAMES WINBUSH, 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.

PECORA MEDICAL, PC
ANDERSON, 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 WINBUSH, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$326

Largest payer

PFIZER 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 WINBUSH, MD — brand share 18.0%
Specialty average (est.)

18% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 7,635 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.

7,635
Total Claims
$1.2M
Total Drug Cost
329
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
13,673
Total Day Supply
378,539
Brand vs Generic
18% brand / 82% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.0M
Generic Drug Cost
$150K
Opioid Claims
324 (4.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
624

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.95
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male
Age Distribution
<65: 98, 65-74: 131, 75-84: 73, 85+: 27

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
313
Azithromycin
304
Dexamethasone
280
Atorvastatin Calcium
250
Omeprazole
161
Gabapentin
157
Montelukast Sodium
153
Amlodipine Besylate
146
Levothyroxine Sodium
141
Mounjaro
Tirzepatide
139

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

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Overview

How JAMES WINBUSH, MD fits within the Interventional Pain Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

1,528
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
2,197
Avg Claims per Provider

JAMES WINBUSH, MD's 7,635 claims are above the specialty average of 2,197.

Nearby Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in South Carolina

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

Compare Interventional Pain Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES WINBUSH, MD's specialty?
JAMES WINBUSH, MD specializes in Interventional Pain Medicine Physician and practices in ANDERSON, South Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does JAMES WINBUSH, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES WINBUSH, MD wrote 7,635 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.2M in drug costs for 329 beneficiaries.
Where is JAMES WINBUSH, MD located?
JAMES WINBUSH, MD is located at 803 N FANT ST, ANDERSON, SC, 29621. Phone: (864) 225-7401.
What is JAMES WINBUSH, MD's NPI number?
JAMES WINBUSH, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912008806, issued on 09/26/2006.
Does JAMES WINBUSH, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JAMES WINBUSH, MD's prescribing is 18% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.0M in brand drug costs.
Does JAMES WINBUSH, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, JAMES WINBUSH, MD had 324 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.2%.
How many Interventional Pain Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,528 Interventional Pain Medicine Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider writes 2,197 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JAMES WINBUSH, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMES WINBUSH, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, Azithromycin, Dexamethasone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAMES WINBUSH, MD accept Medicare?
JAMES WINBUSH, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 7,635 Part D claims and 329 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES WINBUSH, MD's credentials?
JAMES WINBUSH, MD's NPI is 1912008806 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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