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2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1285003285 PA-C
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Physician Assistant in Wilmington, 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 150,974 in Physician Assistant, 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
711
Medicare Part D claims · 40 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$348.84
13 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Leighton Morgan, PA-C filed 711 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in Wilmington, North Carolina, prescribing 88% generic.
- 711
- Part D claims, 2023
- 88%
- generic prescribing
- $348.84
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
- ≥71st
- 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 1285003285 · Physician Assistant
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MEGA · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-MID · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1285003285
- ENUM-MID 2015
- TAX-MEGA 151K Physician Assistant
- RX-LIGHT 711
- BOOK-MID 8,056 in North Carolina
- PHOTO-ENUM Ryan Morrill · 2015
Leighton Morgan, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
711 ≥ 71st percentile 71% 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 Leighton Morgan, PA-C?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
711 10% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among North Carolina 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 | 1285003285 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PA-C |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 09/20/2015 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Leighton Morgan, PA-C 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.
Embrace Wellness Coastal Group 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).
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 Leighton Morgan, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$349
Largest payer
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
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 · Typical
Leighton Morgan, PA-C - brand share 12.0%
Physician Assistant average
12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 711 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.
711
Total Claims
$181K
Total Drug Cost
40
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 960
- Total Day Supply
- 27,697
- Brand vs Generic
- 12% brand / 88% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $167K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $14K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 66.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.02
- Gender Split
- 65% female / 35% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Leighton Morgan, PA-C prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
91 claims
- Lamotrigine
Lamotrigine
62 claims
- Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Xl
52 claims
- Desvenlafaxine Suc…
Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er
49 claims
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
46 claims
- Buspirone Hcl
Buspirone Hcl
37 claims
- Spravato
Spravato
37 claims
- Quetiapine Fumarate 30
Quetiapine Fumarate
30 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 91 |
| Lamotrigine | 62 |
| Bupropion Xl Bupropion Hcl | 52 |
| Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er Desvenlafaxine Succinate | 49 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 46 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 37 |
| Spravato Esketamine Hcl | 37 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 30 |
| Lorazepam | 23 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 21 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Physician Assistant Overview
How Leighton Morgan, PA-C fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
150,974
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider
Leighton Morgan, PA-C's 711 claims are below the specialty average of 790.
Nationwide Physician Assistant peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Morgan, both outside North Carolina so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2015)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
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 Morgan.
One of 8,056 Physician Assistant providers enrolled in North Carolina, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Charles Aaron
PA
Charlotte, NC
Dr. Franco Abad
PA
Winston Salem, NC
Dr. Christine Abbata
P.A.
Wilmington, NC
Dr. Princess Abbey
P.A.
Matthews, NC
Dr. Mary Abbott
PAC
Asheville, NC
Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leighton Morgan, PA-C's specialty? ▼
Leighton Morgan, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in Wilmington, North Carolina. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does Leighton Morgan, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Leighton Morgan, PA-C wrote 711 Medicare Part D claims totaling $181K in drug costs for 40 beneficiaries.
Where is Leighton Morgan, PA-C located? ▼
Leighton Morgan, PA-C is located at 3208 OLEANDER DR, Wilmington, NC, 28403. Phone: (910) 794-3929.
What is Leighton Morgan, PA-C's NPI number? ▼
Leighton Morgan, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285003285, issued on 09/20/2015.
Does Leighton Morgan, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Leighton Morgan, PA-C's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $167K in brand drug costs.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 150,974 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 Leighton Morgan, PA-C prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Leighton Morgan, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Lamotrigine, Bupropion Xl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Leighton Morgan, PA-C accept Medicare? ▼
Leighton Morgan, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 711 Part D claims and 40 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Leighton Morgan, PA-C's credentials? ▼
Leighton Morgan, PA-C's NPI is 1285003285 with credentials PA-C. 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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