NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Medical Physician Assistant NPI 1467433847 P.A.-C.
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Medical Physician Assistant in Winston Salem, 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 40,694 in Medical Physician Assistant, 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
641
Medicare Part D claims · 155 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Joseph Copper, P.A.-C. filed 641 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Medical Physician Assistant in Winston Salem, North Carolina, prescribing 84% generic.
- 641
- Part D claims, 2024
- 84%
- generic prescribing
- ≥68th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Joseph Copper, P.A.-C.
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- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1467433847), first enumerated 11/11/2005.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 641 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1467433847 · Medical Physician Assistant
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MID · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1467433847
- ENUM-LEGACY 2005
- TAX-MID 41K Medical Physician
- RX-LIGHT 641
- BOOK-LIGHT 1,724 in North Carolina
- PHOTO-ENUM Heather Reeve, PA-C · 2005
Joseph Copper, P.A.-C.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
641 ≥ 68th percentile 68% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
What does the federal data show about Joseph Copper, P.A.-C.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Medical Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
641 44% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Medical Physician Assistant 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.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1467433847 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Medical Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | P.A.-C. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 11/11/2005 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Joseph Copper, P.A.-C. - brand share 14.0%
Medical Physician Assistant average
14% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 641 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.
641
Total Claims
$57K
Total Drug Cost
155
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,290.9
- Total Day Supply
- 38,380
- Brand vs Generic
- 14% brand / 84% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $51K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $6K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 68.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.90
- Gender Split
- 61% female / 39% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 45, 65-74: 74, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Joseph Copper, P.A.-C. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
59 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
35 claims
- Metformin Hcl
Metformin Hcl
30 claims
- Lisinopril 23
Lisinopril
23 claims
- Albuterol Sulfate … 22
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
22 claims
- Hydrochlorothiazide 21
Hydrochlorothiazide
21 claims
- Furosemide 20
Furosemide
20 claims
- Gabapentin 18
Gabapentin
18 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 59 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 35 |
| Metformin Hcl | 30 |
| Lisinopril | 23 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 22 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 21 |
| Furosemide | 20 |
| Gabapentin | 18 |
| Pravastatin Sodium | 16 |
| Trulicity Dulaglutide | 16 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Medical Physician Assistant Overview
How Joseph Copper, P.A.-C. fits within the Medical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
40,694
Medical Physician Assistant Providers in US
55
States with Medical Physician Assistant
1,139
Avg Claims per Provider
Joseph Copper, P.A.-C.'s 641 claims are below the specialty average of 1,139.
Nationwide Medical Physician Assistant peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Copper, both outside North Carolina so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2005)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Copper.
One of 1,724 Medical Physician Assistant providers enrolled in North Carolina, 5 are shown here.
Moboluwade Abe - Lathan
PA-C
Durham, NC
Izabella Abookire
PA-C
Gastonia, NC
Ingrid Abrahamson
PA
Hendersonville, NC
Hita Abrams
PA-C
Durham, NC
Veronica Acevedo
PA-C
Durham, NC
Compare Medical Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joseph Copper, P.A.-C.'s specialty? ▼
Joseph Copper, P.A.-C. specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Credentials: P.A.-C..
How much does Joseph Copper, P.A.-C. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Joseph Copper, P.A.-C. wrote 641 Medicare Part D claims totaling $57K in drug costs for 155 beneficiaries.
Where is Joseph Copper, P.A.-C. located? ▼
Joseph Copper, P.A.-C. is located at 1200 N MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR, Winston Salem, NC, 27101. Phone: (336) 713-9800.
What is Joseph Copper, P.A.-C.'s NPI number? ▼
Joseph Copper, P.A.-C.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467433847, issued on 11/11/2005.
Does Joseph Copper, P.A.-C. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Joseph Copper, P.A.-C.'s prescribing is 14% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $51K in brand drug costs.
How many Medical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 40,694 Medical Physician Assistant providers across 55 states in the US. The average Medical Physician Assistant provider writes 1,139 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Joseph Copper, P.A.-C. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Joseph Copper, P.A.-C.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Metformin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Joseph Copper, P.A.-C. accept Medicare? ▼
Joseph Copper, P.A.-C. appears in CMS Medicare data with 641 Part D claims and 155 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Joseph Copper, P.A.-C.'s credentials? ▼
Joseph Copper, P.A.-C.'s NPI is 1467433847 with credentials P.A.-C.. 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.
- 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).
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