2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1558464792 MD
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MELMOTH PATTERSON, MD

Family Medicine Physician in LAURENS, 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
33K
Medicare Part D claims · 885 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$821.42
41 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MELMOTH PATTERSON, MD filed 33,062 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in LAURENS, South Carolina, prescribing 87% generic.

33K
Part D claims, 2023
87%
generic prescribing
$821.42
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

MELMOTH PATTERSON, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

33,062 Top 2% higher than 98% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

MELMOTH PATTERSON, 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).

What does the federal data show about MELMOTH PATTERSON, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/06/2006

NPI 1558464792

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

33,062 867% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Family Medicine Physician share within South Carolina

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine 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).

MELMOTH PATTERSON, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 106 PARKVIEW DR, LAURENS, SC, 29360, with a listed phone of (864) 984-0571. NPI 1558464792 was issued on 09/06/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PATTERSON 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 33,062 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 885 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2.3 million in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.0%. 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.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

106 PARKVIEW DR
LAURENS, SC 29360

Provider Details

NPI 1558464792
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/06/2006

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 MELMOTH PATTERSON, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$821

Largest payer

Novo Nordisk 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

MELMOTH PATTERSON, MD — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 33,062 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.

33,062
Total Claims
$2.3M
Total Drug Cost
885
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
48,686
Total Day Supply
1,331,209
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.7M
Generic Drug Cost
$528K
Opioid Claims
2,632 (8.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
688

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.65
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 140, 65-74: 309, 75-84: 293, 85+: 143

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MELMOTH PATTERSON, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
1,702
Alprazolam
938
Amlodipine Besylate
922
Atorvastatin Calcium
817
Furosemide
802
Levothyroxine Sodium
782
Gabapentin
779
Potassium Chloride
704
Lorazepam
650
Omeprazole
582

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How MELMOTH PATTERSON, MD fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

MELMOTH PATTERSON, MD's 33,062 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in South Carolina

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

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MELMOTH PATTERSON, MD's specialty?
MELMOTH PATTERSON, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in LAURENS, South Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does MELMOTH PATTERSON, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MELMOTH PATTERSON, MD wrote 33,062 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.3M in drug costs for 885 beneficiaries.
Where is MELMOTH PATTERSON, MD located?
MELMOTH PATTERSON, MD is located at 106 PARKVIEW DR, LAURENS, SC, 29360. Phone: (864) 984-0571.
What is MELMOTH PATTERSON, MD's NPI number?
MELMOTH PATTERSON, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558464792, issued on 09/06/2006.
Does MELMOTH PATTERSON, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MELMOTH PATTERSON, MD's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.7M in brand drug costs.
Does MELMOTH PATTERSON, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, MELMOTH PATTERSON, MD had 2,632 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.0%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MELMOTH PATTERSON, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MELMOTH PATTERSON, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Alprazolam, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MELMOTH PATTERSON, MD accept Medicare?
MELMOTH PATTERSON, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 33,062 Part D claims and 885 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MELMOTH PATTERSON, MD's credentials?
MELMOTH PATTERSON, MD's NPI is 1558464792 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.

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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