NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1972761823 MD
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Specialist in Morehead City, 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 69,608 in Specialist, 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
149
Medicare Part D claims · 67 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
John Spellman, MD filed 149 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Specialist in Morehead City, North Carolina.
- 149
- Part D claims, 2023
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John Spellman, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
149 35th percentile higher than 35% 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 Spellman, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Specialist
Medicare Part D claims
149 90% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Specialist compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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).
John Spellman, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding MD credentials at 4218-M ARENDELL STREET, Morehead City, NC, 28557, with a listed phone of (252) 808-4250. NPI 1972761823 was issued on 05/28/2008.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 149 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 67 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 12.8%.
Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,608 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 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 | 1972761823 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Specialist |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 05/28/2008 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where John Spellman, 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.
Carteret Medical Group LLC
Cedar Point, NC
Moore Orthopedics And Sports Medicine PA
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).
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
149
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
67
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 155
- Total Day Supply
- 3,216
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
- Opioid Claims
- 19 (12.8% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 24
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.86
- Gender Split
- 67% female / 33% 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 Spellman, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Celecoxib
Celecoxib
41 claims
- Meloxicam
Meloxicam
23 claims
- Cephalexin
Cephalexin
19 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam… 13
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
13 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Celecoxib | 41 |
| Meloxicam | 23 |
| Cephalexin | 19 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 13 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Specialist Overview
How John Spellman, MD fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.
69,608
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider
John Spellman, MD's 149 claims are below the specialty average of 1,474.
Nearby Specialist Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Spellman.
Dr. Bernadette Abadiano
PT
Winston Salem, NC
Dr. Kimberly Abraham
TRICHOLOGIST
Fayetteville, NC
Dr. Robert Abram
M.D.
Whittier, NC
Dr. Jeffrey Acree
MD
Shelby, NC
Dr. Donna Bryan Adair
COTA
Zebulon, NC
Compare Specialist 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 Specialist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Spellman, MD's specialty? ▼
John Spellman, MD specializes in Specialist and practices in Morehead City, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does John Spellman, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, John Spellman, MD wrote 149 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 67 beneficiaries.
Where is John Spellman, MD located? ▼
John Spellman, MD is located at 4218-M ARENDELL STREET, Morehead City, NC, 28557. Phone: (252) 808-4250.
What is John Spellman, MD's NPI number? ▼
John Spellman, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972761823, issued on 05/28/2008.
Does John Spellman, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, John Spellman, MD had 19 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 12.8%.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 69,608 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does John Spellman, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, John Spellman, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Celecoxib, Meloxicam, Cephalexin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does John Spellman, MD accept Medicare? ▼
John Spellman, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 149 Part D claims and 67 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify John Spellman, MD's credentials? ▼
John Spellman, MD's NPI is 1972761823 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).
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
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
Every figure on PlainDoctor is rendered directly from the federal CMS NPPES registry, Medicare Part D, MIPS, and Open Payments records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of May 2026.