2026 NPPES data Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician NPI 1326256280 MD
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KIRK MEEKINS, MD

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician in CHARLESTON, South 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 166 beneficiaries · Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician avg: 600
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: KIRK MEEKINS, MD is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician ([object Object]) practicing in CHARLESTON, South Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 4K claims across 166 beneficiaries — 12% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: KIRK MEEKINS, MD filed 3,869 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across CHARLESTON, South Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

KIRK MEEKINS, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

KIRK MEEKINS, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/21/2007

NPI 1326256280

Primary specialty

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician

Mid-sized

6,160 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,869 545% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 600

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician share within South Carolina

1. Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician share within South Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 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.

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KIRK MEEKINS, MD is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician provider practicing in CHARLESTON, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1326256280. 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.

KIRK MEEKINS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician provider holding MD credentials at 171 ASHLEY AVE, CHARLESTON, SC, 29425, with a listed phone of (843) 792-1414. NPI 1326256280 was issued on 05/21/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MEEKINS 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 3,869 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 166 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $768K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% 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.

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,160 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 600 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

171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425

Provider Details

NPI 1326256280
Specialty Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/21/2007

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

KIRK MEEKINS, MD — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 3,869 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.

3,869
Total Claims
$768K
Total Drug Cost
166
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,674
Total Day Supply
137,960
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$595K
Generic Drug Cost
$173K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
60.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.36
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male
Age Distribution
<65: 93, 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.

Drug Claims
Clonazepam
247
Trazodone Hcl
221
Lorazepam
183
Duloxetine Hcl
178
Quetiapine Fumarate
172
Lamotrigine
160
Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine
Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine
146
Hydroxyzine Hcl
117
Vraylar
Cariprazine Hcl
114
Aripiprazole
109

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

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician Overview

How KIRK MEEKINS, MD fits within the Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.

6,160
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
54
States with Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician
600
Avg Claims per Provider

KIRK MEEKINS, MD's 3,869 claims are above the specialty average of 600.

Nearby Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician Providers in South Carolina

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

Compare Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KIRK MEEKINS, MD's specialty?
KIRK MEEKINS, MD specializes in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician and practices in CHARLESTON, South Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does KIRK MEEKINS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KIRK MEEKINS, MD wrote 3,869 Medicare Part D claims totaling $768K in drug costs for 166 beneficiaries.
Where is KIRK MEEKINS, MD located?
KIRK MEEKINS, MD is located at 171 ASHLEY AVE, CHARLESTON, SC, 29425. Phone: (843) 792-1414.
What is KIRK MEEKINS, MD's NPI number?
KIRK MEEKINS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326256280, issued on 05/21/2007.
Does KIRK MEEKINS, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KIRK MEEKINS, MD's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $595K in brand drug costs.
How many Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 6,160 Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician provider writes 600 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KIRK MEEKINS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KIRK MEEKINS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clonazepam, Trazodone Hcl, Lorazepam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KIRK MEEKINS, MD accept Medicare?
KIRK MEEKINS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,869 Part D claims and 166 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KIRK MEEKINS, MD's credentials?
KIRK MEEKINS, MD's NPI is 1326256280 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

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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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