NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Pharmacist NPI 1184961013
Verify on CMS → Kristopher Spears
Pharmacist in Locust Grove, Georgia.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 291,043 in Pharmacist, 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
174
Medicare Part D claims · 144 beneficiaries · Pharmacist avg: 135
Generic prescribing
0%
generic claims · >99% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Kristopher Spears filed 174 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pharmacist in Locust Grove, Georgia, prescribing 0% generic.
- 174
- Part D claims, 2023
- 0%
- generic prescribing
- ≥35th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1184961013 · Pharmacist
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MEGA · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-MID · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1184961013
- ENUM-MID 2013
- TAX-MEGA 291K Pharmacist
- RX-LIGHT 174
- BOOK-MID 8,276 in Georgia
- PHOTO-ENUM Julia Jones · 2013
Kristopher Spears's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
174 ≥ 35th percentile 35% of 1,370,886 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 · 2023
What does the federal data show about Kristopher Spears?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Pharmacist
Medicare Part D claims
174 29% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Georgia
How Pharmacist compares to other specialties among Georgia 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.
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1184961013 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Pharmacist |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 01/11/2013 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy
Kristopher Spears - brand share 99.0%
Pharmacist average
>99% brand-name claims vs 0% generic, on 174 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.
174
Total Claims
$38K
Total Drug Cost
144
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 184
- Total Day Supply
- 764
- Brand vs Generic
- >99% brand / 0% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $38K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.99
- Gender Split
- 63% female / 37% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Shingrix Varicella-Zoster Ge/As01b/Pf | 96 |
| Arexvy Rsvpref3 Antigen/As01e/Pf | 47 |
| Boostrix Tdap "Diphth | N/A |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Pharmacist Overview
How Kristopher Spears fits within the Pharmacist landscape nationally.
291,043
Pharmacist Providers in US
56
States with Pharmacist
135
Avg Claims per Provider
Kristopher Spears's 174 claims are above the specialty average of 135.
Nationwide Pharmacist peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Spears, both outside Georgia so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2013)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Pharmacist Providers in Georgia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Georgia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Spears.
One of 8,276 Pharmacist providers enrolled in Georgia, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Robert Aaron
RPH
Cornelia, GA
Dr. Helen Abasute
PHARM.D
Atlanta, GA
Betelhem Abatneh
Stockbridge, GA
Hoda Abbasi
Marietta, GA
Dr. Lauren Abbott
PHARMD
Omega, GA
Compare Pharmacist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kristopher Spears's specialty? ▼
Kristopher Spears specializes in Pharmacist and practices in Locust Grove, Georgia.
How much does Kristopher Spears prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Kristopher Spears wrote 174 Medicare Part D claims totaling $38K in drug costs for 144 beneficiaries.
Where is Kristopher Spears located? ▼
Kristopher Spears is located at 2730 HIGHWAY 155, Locust Grove, GA, 30248. Phone: (770) 288-4186.
What is Kristopher Spears's NPI number? ▼
Kristopher Spears's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184961013, issued on 01/11/2013.
Does Kristopher Spears prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Kristopher Spears's prescribing is >99% brand-name and 0% generic drugs by claim count, with $38K in brand drug costs.
How many Pharmacist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 291,043 Pharmacist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Pharmacist provider writes 135 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Kristopher Spears prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Kristopher Spears's most frequently prescribed drugs include Shingrix, Arexvy, Boostrix Tdap. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kristopher Spears accept Medicare? ▼
Kristopher Spears appears in CMS Medicare data with 174 Part D claims and 144 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kristopher Spears's credentials? ▼
Kristopher Spears's NPI is 1184961013. 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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