NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Pharmacist NPI 1619397379
Verify on CMS → Michael Barr
Pharmacist in North Myrtle Beach, South 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 294,436 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
469
Medicare Part D claims · 369 beneficiaries · Pharmacist avg: 127
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, 2024
What the federal data shows
Michael Barr filed 469 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Pharmacist in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, prescribing 0% generic.
- 469
- Part D claims, 2024
- 0%
- generic prescribing
- ≥61st
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Michael Barr
Bare NPI registry listing — limited federal enrichment beyond basic enumeration. Verify all credentials with official sources.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1619397379), first enumerated 04/21/2014.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 469 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Not in federal data
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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Compare Barr with other Pharmacist providers
Same primary specialty, same federal CMS NPPES roster.
All 27 Pharmacist providers in North Myrtle Beach, SC →
Also enrolled in South Carolina
- Dr. Romeo Abangan, PHARMD Ridgeland, SC
- Mahmoud Abdelmaksoud, RPH Mt Pleasant, SC
- Mark Abdelmessih Fountain Inn, SC
- Peter Abdelmessih Greenville, SC
- Arash Abdi Greenville, SC
- Marian Abdou, PHARMACIST Spartanburg, SC
Other specialties in North Myrtle Beach: Physical Therapist (27) · Family Nurse Practitioner (18) · Behavior Technician (18) · Mental Health Counselor (16)
CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1619397379 · Pharmacist
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MEGA · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-MID · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1619397379
- ENUM-MID 2014
- TAX-MEGA 294K Pharmacist
- RX-LIGHT 469
- BOOK-MID 5,251 in South Carolina
- PHOTO-ENUM Janalyn Choy · 2014
Michael Barr's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
469 ≥ 61st percentile 61% of 1,416,883 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 · 2024
What does the federal data show about Michael Barr?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Pharmacist
Medicare Part D claims
469 269% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in South Carolina
How Pharmacist compares to other specialties among South 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 | 1619397379 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Pharmacist |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/21/2014 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy
Michael Barr - brand share 100.0%
Pharmacist average
>99% brand-name claims vs 0% generic, on 469 2024 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 2024.
469
Total Claims
$80K
Total Drug Cost
369
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 469
- Total Day Supply
- 470
- Brand vs Generic
- >99% brand / 0% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $79K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.98
- Gender Split
- 55% female / 45% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 11, 65-74: 164, 75-84: 173, 85+: 21
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Michael Barr prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Boostrix Tdap
Boostrix Tdap
164 claims
- Shingrix
Shingrix
156 claims
- Arexvy
Arexvy
113 claims
- Abrysvo 23
Abrysvo
23 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Boostrix Tdap Diphth,pertuss(Acell),tet Vac | 164 |
| Shingrix Varicella-Zoster Ge/As01b/Pf | 156 |
| Arexvy Rsvpref3 Antigen/As01e/Pf | 113 |
| Abrysvo Rsv Vacc, Pref A And Pref B/Pf | 23 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Pharmacist Overview
How Michael Barr fits within the Pharmacist landscape nationally.
294,436
Pharmacist Providers in US
56
States with Pharmacist
127
Avg Claims per Provider
Michael Barr's 469 claims are above the specialty average of 127.
Nationwide Pharmacist peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Barr, both outside South Carolina so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2014)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Pharmacist Providers in South Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Barr.
One of 5,251 Pharmacist providers enrolled in South Carolina, 11 are shown on this page.
Aseel Abdulrahman
Johns Island, SC
Dr. Lauren Abel
PHARMD
N Charleston, SC
Dr. Shae Abercrombie
PHARMD
Greenville, SC
Dr. Modinat Abiodun
PHARM D
Fort Mill, SC
Dr. Frances Able
PHARMD
Columbia, SC
Compare Pharmacist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Michael Barr's specialty? ▼
Michael Barr specializes in Pharmacist and practices in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
How much does Michael Barr prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Michael Barr wrote 469 Medicare Part D claims totaling $80K in drug costs for 369 beneficiaries.
Where is Michael Barr located? ▼
Michael Barr is located at 550 HIGHWAY 17 N, North Myrtle Beach, SC, 29582. Phone: (843) 281-8176.
What is Michael Barr's NPI number? ▼
Michael Barr's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619397379, issued on 04/21/2014.
Does Michael Barr prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Michael Barr's prescribing is >99% brand-name and 0% generic drugs by claim count, with $79K in brand drug costs.
How many Pharmacist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 294,436 Pharmacist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Pharmacist provider writes 127 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Michael Barr prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Michael Barr's most frequently prescribed drugs include Boostrix Tdap, Shingrix, Arexvy. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Michael Barr accept Medicare? ▼
Michael Barr appears in CMS Medicare data with 469 Part D claims and 369 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Michael Barr's credentials? ▼
Michael Barr's NPI is 1619397379. 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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