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2026 NPPES data Obstetrics Physician NPI 1487606943 M.D.
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Obstetrics Physician in Arden, 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 1,396 in Obstetrics 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
420
Medicare Part D claims · 100 beneficiaries · Obstetrics Physician avg: 319
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% 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
Kenneth Jackson, M.D. filed 420 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Obstetrics Physician in Arden, North Carolina, prescribing 87% generic.
- 420
- Part D claims, 2023
- 87%
- 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.
Kenneth Jackson, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
420 Top 38% higher than 62% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Kenneth Jackson, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation - 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 Kenneth Jackson, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Obstetrics Physician
Medicare Part D claims
420 32% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Obstetrics Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Obstetrics Physician. Verify directly:
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).
Kenneth Jackson, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Obstetrics Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 15 SKYLAND INN DR FL 2, Arden, NC, 28704, with a listed phone of (828) 654-5005. NPI 1487606943 was issued on 05/16/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 420 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 100 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $35K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count.
Obstetrics Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,396 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 319 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 | 1487606943 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Obstetrics Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 05/16/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Kenneth Jackson, M.D. 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.
Fletcher Hospital Inc
Arden, 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
Kenneth Jackson, M.D. - brand share 13.0%
Obstetrics Physician average
13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 420 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.
420
Total Claims
$35K
Total Drug Cost
100
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 768
- Total Day Supply
- 21,106
- Brand vs Generic
- 13% brand / 87% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $19K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $15K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 19
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.90
- Age Distribution
- <65: 16, 65-74: 61, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Kenneth Jackson, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Estradiol
Estradiol
68 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium 17
Atorvastatin Calcium
17 claims
- Estradiol Valerate 15
Estradiol Valerate
15 claims
- Clobetasol Propion… 14
Clobetasol Propionate
14 claims
- Donepezil Hcl 14
Donepezil Hcl
14 claims
- Tamsulosin Hcl 14
Tamsulosin Hcl
14 claims
- Finasteride 13
Finasteride
13 claims
- Ibandronate Sodium 13
Ibandronate Sodium
13 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Estradiol | 68 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 17 |
| Estradiol Valerate | 15 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 14 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 14 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 14 |
| Finasteride | 13 |
| Ibandronate Sodium | 13 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 13 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Obstetrics Physician Overview
How Kenneth Jackson, M.D. fits within the Obstetrics Physician landscape nationally.
1,396
Obstetrics Physician Providers in US
54
States with Obstetrics Physician
319
Avg Claims per Provider
Kenneth Jackson, M.D.'s 420 claims are above the specialty average of 319.
Nearby Obstetrics Physician Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Jackson.
Dr. Tatiana Acosta
M.D., M.P.H
Raleigh, NC
Dr. Laura Baker
RNFA, CNOR
Charlotte, NC
Dr. Brian Bass
MD
Raleigh, NC
Dr. Breanna Bolivar
M.D., MPH
Asheville, NC
Dr. Nicole Dandrea
MD
Morehead City, NC
Compare Obstetrics Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- 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 Obstetrics Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kenneth Jackson, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Kenneth Jackson, M.D. specializes in Obstetrics Physician and practices in Arden, North Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Kenneth Jackson, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Kenneth Jackson, M.D. wrote 420 Medicare Part D claims totaling $35K in drug costs for 100 beneficiaries.
Where is Kenneth Jackson, M.D. located? ▼
Kenneth Jackson, M.D. is located at 15 SKYLAND INN DR FL 2, Arden, NC, 28704. Phone: (828) 654-5005.
What is Kenneth Jackson, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Kenneth Jackson, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487606943, issued on 05/16/2006.
Does Kenneth Jackson, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Kenneth Jackson, M.D.'s prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $19K in brand drug costs.
How many Obstetrics Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,396 Obstetrics Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Obstetrics Physician provider writes 319 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Kenneth Jackson, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Kenneth Jackson, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Estradiol, Atorvastatin Calcium, Estradiol Valerate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kenneth Jackson, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Kenneth Jackson, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 420 Part D claims and 100 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kenneth Jackson, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Kenneth Jackson, M.D.'s NPI is 1487606943 with credentials M.D.. 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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