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2026 NPPES data Independent Medical Examiner Physician NPI 1811914435 MD
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Independent Medical Examiner Physician in Southport, North 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 219 in Independent Medical Examiner 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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Prescribing volume
630
Medicare Part D claims · 158 beneficiaries · Independent Medical Examiner Physician avg: 564
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
John Azzato, MD filed 630 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Independent Medical Examiner Physician in Southport, North Carolina, prescribing 94% generic.
- 630
- Part D claims, 2023
- 94%
- generic prescribing
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.
John Azzato, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
630 Top 31% higher than 69% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about John Azzato, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Independent Medical Examiner Physician
Medicare Part D claims
630 12% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Independent Medical Examiner Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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John Azzato, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Independent Medical Examiner Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1513 N HOWE ST STE 4, Southport, NC, 28461, with a listed phone of (910) 805-5578. NPI 1811914435 was issued on 07/17/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 630 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 158 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $82K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.2%.
Independent Medical Examiner Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 219 enrolled providers across 41 states and an average of 564 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1811914435 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Independent Medical Examiner Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/17/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where John Azzato, 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.
The Azzato Clinic, PLLC
Southport, 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
John Azzato, MD - brand share 6.0%
Independent Medical Examiner Physician average
6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 630 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.
630
Total Claims
$82K
Total Drug Cost
158
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 763
- Total Day Supply
- 19,126
- Brand vs Generic
- 6% brand / 94% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $40K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $42K
- Opioid Claims
- 39 (6.2% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.02
- Gender Split
- 57% female / 43% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What John Azzato, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Prednisone
Prednisone
214 claims
- Buprenorphine-Nalo…
Buprenorphine-Naloxone
117 claims
- Gabapentin 43
Gabapentin
43 claims
- Amitriptyline Hcl 29
Amitriptyline Hcl
29 claims
- Tramadol Hcl 26
Tramadol Hcl
26 claims
- Alprazolam 19
Alprazolam
19 claims
- Meloxicam 19
Meloxicam
19 claims
- Zubsolv 17
Zubsolv
17 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Prednisone | 214 |
| Buprenorphine-Naloxone Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl | 117 |
| Gabapentin | 43 |
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 29 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 26 |
| Alprazolam | 19 |
| Meloxicam | 19 |
| Zubsolv Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl | 17 |
| Carisoprodol | 13 |
| Clonazepam | 13 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Independent Medical Examiner Physician Overview
How John Azzato, MD fits within the Independent Medical Examiner Physician landscape nationally.
219
Independent Medical Examiner Physician Providers in US
41
States with Independent Medical Examiner Physician
564
Avg Claims per Provider
John Azzato, MD's 630 claims are above the specialty average of 564.
Nearby Independent Medical Examiner Physician Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Azzato.
Dr. Kendall Garing
M.D.
Asheboro, NC
Dr. Harsh Govil
MD, MPH
Statesville, NC
Dr. Jennifer Linn
RN
Spencer, NC
Dr. Christian Madsen
M.D.
Charlotte, NC
Dr. Jordan Orley
M.D.
Chapel Hill, NC
Compare Independent Medical Examiner Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Azzato, MD's specialty? ▼
John Azzato, MD specializes in Independent Medical Examiner Physician and practices in Southport, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does John Azzato, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, John Azzato, MD wrote 630 Medicare Part D claims totaling $82K in drug costs for 158 beneficiaries.
Where is John Azzato, MD located? ▼
John Azzato, MD is located at 1513 N HOWE ST STE 4, Southport, NC, 28461. Phone: (910) 805-5578.
What is John Azzato, MD's NPI number? ▼
John Azzato, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811914435, issued on 07/17/2006.
Does John Azzato, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
John Azzato, MD's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $40K in brand drug costs.
Does John Azzato, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, John Azzato, MD had 39 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.2%.
How many Independent Medical Examiner Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 219 Independent Medical Examiner Physician providers across 41 states in the US. The average Independent Medical Examiner Physician provider writes 564 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does John Azzato, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, John Azzato, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Buprenorphine-Naloxone, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does John Azzato, MD accept Medicare? ▼
John Azzato, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 630 Part D claims and 158 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify John Azzato, MD's credentials? ▼
John Azzato, MD's NPI is 1811914435 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 (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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