2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1831524602 PA
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Karina McLamb, PA

Physician Assistant in Rocky Point, 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
8K
Medicare Part D claims · 489 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Karina McLamb, PA filed 8,129 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in Rocky Point, North Carolina, prescribing 88% generic.

8K
Part D claims, 2023
88%
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.

Karina McLamb, PA's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

8,129 Top 3% higher than 97% 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%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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

What does the federal data show about Karina McLamb, PA?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/11/2013

NPI 1831524602

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

8,129 10× vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Largest specialties in North Carolina (% of in-state providers)

Clinical Social Worker7.1%Behavior Technician6.4%Pharmacist5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program4.5%Physical Therapist4.3%Physician Assistant4.2%
Largest specialties in North Carolina (% of in-state providers)

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — 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).

Karina McLamb, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 7910 US HWY 117 S, Rocky Point, NC, 28457, with a listed phone of (910) 300-4500. NPI 1831524602 was issued on 09/11/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what McLamb 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 8,129 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 489 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $748K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 88% 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.

Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 149,975 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 790 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

7910 US HWY 117 S
Rocky Point, NC 28457

Provider Details

NPI 1831524602
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/11/2013

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Karina McLamb, PA 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.

Novant Health Medical Group Coastal Region LLC
Wilmington, 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 · Typical

Karina McLamb, PA — brand share 11.0%
Physician Assistant average

11% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 8,129 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.

8,129
Total Claims
$748K
Total Drug Cost
489
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
18,639
Total Day Supply
545,573
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$629K
Generic Drug Cost
$115K
Opioid Claims
144 (1.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
103

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.28
Gender Split
73% female / 27% male
Age Distribution
<65: 64, 65-74: 243, 75-84: 134, 85+: 48

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Karina McLamb, PA 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
Amlodipine Besylate
496
Atorvastatin Calcium
494
Losartan Potassium
327
Omeprazole
310
Levothyroxine Sodium
287
Lisinopril
227
Gabapentin
221
Metoprolol Succinate
207
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
197
Hydrochlorothiazide
195

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How Karina McLamb, PA fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider

Karina McLamb, PA's 8,129 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby 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 McLamb.

Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Karina McLamb, PA's specialty?
Karina McLamb, PA specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in Rocky Point, North Carolina. Credentials: PA.
How much does Karina McLamb, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Karina McLamb, PA wrote 8,129 Medicare Part D claims totaling $748K in drug costs for 489 beneficiaries.
Where is Karina McLamb, PA located?
Karina McLamb, PA is located at 7910 US HWY 117 S, Rocky Point, NC, 28457. Phone: (910) 300-4500.
What is Karina McLamb, PA's NPI number?
Karina McLamb, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831524602, issued on 09/11/2013.
Does Karina McLamb, PA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Karina McLamb, PA's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $629K in brand drug costs.
Does Karina McLamb, PA prescribe opioids?
Yes, Karina McLamb, PA had 144 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.8%.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 149,975 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 790 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Karina McLamb, PA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Karina McLamb, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Karina McLamb, PA accept Medicare?
Karina McLamb, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 8,129 Part D claims and 489 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Karina McLamb, PA's credentials?
Karina McLamb, PA's NPI is 1831524602 with credentials PA. 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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Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.