2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1487855680 M.D.
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KIM EDHEGARD, M.D.

Dermatology Physician in MORGANTON, 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
890
Medicare Part D claims · 325 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$5.9K
162 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KIM EDHEGARD, M.D. is a Dermatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in MORGANTON, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 890 claims across 325 beneficiaries — 8% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $5.9K across 162 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KIM EDHEGARD, M.D. filed 890 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across MORGANTON, North Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KIM EDHEGARD, 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).

KIM EDHEGARD, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/29/2007

NPI 1487855680

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

890 22% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Dermatology Physician share within North Carolina

1. Dermatology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Dermatology Physician share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

KIM EDHEGARD, M.D. is a Dermatology Physician provider practicing in MORGANTON, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1487855680. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

KIM EDHEGARD, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 109 E FLEMING DR STE 106, MORGANTON, NC, 28655, with a listed phone of (828) 475-2646. NPI 1487855680 was issued on 05/29/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what EDHEGARD 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 890 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 325 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $258K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count. 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.

Dermatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 14,610 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 729 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

109 E FLEMING DR STE 106
MORGANTON, NC 28655

Provider Details

NPI 1487855680
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/29/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KIM EDHEGARD, 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.

FOOTHILLS FAMILY DERMATOLOGY
MORGANTON, 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).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for KIM EDHEGARD, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$5.9K

Largest payer

GENZYME CORPORATION

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

KIM EDHEGARD, M.D. — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 890 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.

890
Total Claims
$258K
Total Drug Cost
325
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
982
Total Day Supply
24,728
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$224K
Generic Drug Cost
$34K
Antibiotic Claims
62

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.03
Gender Split
47% female / 53% male
Age Distribution
<65: 23, 65-74: 173, 75-84: 102, 85+: 27

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Betamethasone Dipropionate
204
Triamcinolone Acetonide
194
Clobetasol Propionate
41
Mupirocin
40
Prednisone
30
Doxycycline Hyclate
28
Ketoconazole
27
Finasteride
25
Dupixent Pen
Dupilumab
24
Clindamycin Phosphate
20

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

Dermatology Physician Overview

How KIM EDHEGARD, M.D. fits within the Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

14,610
Dermatology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Dermatology Physician
729
Avg Claims per Provider

KIM EDHEGARD, M.D.'s 890 claims are above the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as EDHEGARD.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KIM EDHEGARD, M.D.'s specialty?
KIM EDHEGARD, M.D. specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in MORGANTON, North Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does KIM EDHEGARD, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KIM EDHEGARD, M.D. wrote 890 Medicare Part D claims totaling $258K in drug costs for 325 beneficiaries.
Where is KIM EDHEGARD, M.D. located?
KIM EDHEGARD, M.D. is located at 109 E FLEMING DR STE 106, MORGANTON, NC, 28655. Phone: (828) 475-2646.
What is KIM EDHEGARD, M.D.'s NPI number?
KIM EDHEGARD, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487855680, issued on 05/29/2007.
Does KIM EDHEGARD, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KIM EDHEGARD, M.D.'s prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $224K in brand drug costs.
How many Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 14,610 Dermatology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Dermatology Physician provider writes 729 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KIM EDHEGARD, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KIM EDHEGARD, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Betamethasone Dipropionate, Triamcinolone Acetonide, Clobetasol Propionate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KIM EDHEGARD, M.D. accept Medicare?
KIM EDHEGARD, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 890 Part D claims and 325 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KIM EDHEGARD, M.D.'s credentials?
KIM EDHEGARD, M.D.'s NPI is 1487855680 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

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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