2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1740482108 MD
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James Worriax, MD

Family Medicine Physician in Wilmington, 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
833
Medicare Part D claims · 319 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

James Worriax, MD filed 833 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in Wilmington, North Carolina, prescribing 95% generic.

833
Part D claims, 2023
95%
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 Worriax, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

833 Top 27% higher than 73% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. 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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

James Worriax, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 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 Worriax, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/05/2007

NPI 1740482108

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

833 76% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Family Medicine Physician share within North Carolina

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family 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 Worriax, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 6132 CAROLINA BEACH RD, Wilmington, NC, 28412, with a listed phone of (910) 794-4947. NPI 1740482108 was issued on 06/05/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Worriax 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 833 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 319 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $18K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.8%. 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.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

6132 CAROLINA BEACH RD
Wilmington, NC 28412

Provider Details

NPI 1740482108
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/05/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where James Worriax, 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.

Masonboro Urgent Care, PC
Wilmington, NC
Star Medical Clinic PLLC
Jacksonville, 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).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

James Worriax, MD — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 833 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.

833
Total Claims
$18K
Total Drug Cost
319
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,201
Total Day Supply
26,092
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$7K
Generic Drug Cost
$11K
Opioid Claims
15 (1.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
251

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.07
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male
Age Distribution
<65: 43, 65-74: 176, 75-84: 88, 85+: 12

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What James Worriax, MD 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
Doxycycline Hyclate
68
Prednisone
53
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro
Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst
35
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
32
Atorvastatin Calcium
30
Cephalexin
26
Cefdinir
25
Amoxicillin
24
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
24
Fluconazole
21

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How James Worriax, MD fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

James Worriax, MD's 833 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in North Carolina

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

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry — providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the North Carolina medical board — federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Family Medicine Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is James Worriax, MD's specialty?
James Worriax, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in Wilmington, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does James Worriax, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, James Worriax, MD wrote 833 Medicare Part D claims totaling $18K in drug costs for 319 beneficiaries.
Where is James Worriax, MD located?
James Worriax, MD is located at 6132 CAROLINA BEACH RD, Wilmington, NC, 28412. Phone: (910) 794-4947.
What is James Worriax, MD's NPI number?
James Worriax, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740482108, issued on 06/05/2007.
Does James Worriax, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
James Worriax, MD's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $7K in brand drug costs.
Does James Worriax, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, James Worriax, MD had 15 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.8%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does James Worriax, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, James Worriax, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Doxycycline Hyclate, Prednisone, Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does James Worriax, MD accept Medicare?
James Worriax, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 833 Part D claims and 319 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify James Worriax, MD's credentials?
James Worriax, MD's NPI is 1740482108 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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