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2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1174631915 MD
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Family Medicine Physician in Williston, Vermont.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 147,640 in Family Medicine Physician, 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 438 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Pamela Dawson, MD filed 4,985 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in Williston, Vermont, prescribing 88% generic.
- 5K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 88%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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.
Pamela Dawson, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
4,985 Top 6% higher than 94% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Pamela Dawson, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Pamela Dawson, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Family Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
4,985 46% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Vermont
How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Vermont providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Family Medicine Physician. Verify directly:
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).
Pamela Dawson, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 586 OAK HILL RD, Williston, VT, 05495, with a listed phone of (802) 878-8131. NPI 1174631915 was issued on 08/29/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 4,985 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 438 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $426K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.3%.
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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1174631915 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 08/29/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Pamela Dawson, MD 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.
Thomas Chittenden Health Center, PLC
Williston, VT
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Pamela Dawson, MD - brand share 11.0%
Family Medicine Physician average
11% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 4,985 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.
4,985
Total Claims
$426K
Total Drug Cost
438
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 11,116
- Total Day Supply
- 320,110
- Brand vs Generic
- 11% brand / 88% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $314K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $110K
- Opioid Claims
- 263 (5.3% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 210
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.85
- Gender Split
- 68% female / 32% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 26, 65-74: 205, 75-84: 170, 85+: 37
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Pamela Dawson, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
325 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
237 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
212 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
207 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
156 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
153 claims
- Alendronate Sodium 113
Alendronate Sodium
113 claims
- Sertraline Hcl 101
Sertraline Hcl
101 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 325 |
| Losartan Potassium | 237 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 212 |
| Omeprazole | 207 |
| Gabapentin | 156 |
| Lisinopril | 153 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 113 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 101 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 91 |
| Atenolol | 90 |
* 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 Pamela Dawson, 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
Pamela Dawson, MD's 4,985 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.
Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Vermont
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Vermont, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Dawson.
Dr. Lauren Adams
MD
Williston, VT
Dr. Gordon Ahlers
MD
Morrisville, VT
Dr. John Ajamie
MD
St Johnsbury, VT
Dr. Stuart Alexander
MD
South Burlington, VT
Dr. Kimona Alin
M.D.
Townshend, VT
Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Vermont medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pamela Dawson, MD's specialty? ▼
Pamela Dawson, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in Williston, Vermont. Credentials: MD.
How much does Pamela Dawson, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Pamela Dawson, MD wrote 4,985 Medicare Part D claims totaling $426K in drug costs for 438 beneficiaries.
Where is Pamela Dawson, MD located? ▼
Pamela Dawson, MD is located at 586 OAK HILL RD, Williston, VT, 05495. Phone: (802) 878-8131.
What is Pamela Dawson, MD's NPI number? ▼
Pamela Dawson, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174631915, issued on 08/29/2006.
Does Pamela Dawson, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Pamela Dawson, MD's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $314K in brand drug costs.
Does Pamela Dawson, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Pamela Dawson, MD had 263 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.3%.
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 Pamela Dawson, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Pamela Dawson, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Losartan Potassium, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Pamela Dawson, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Pamela Dawson, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,985 Part D claims and 438 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Pamela Dawson, MD's credentials? ▼
Pamela Dawson, MD's NPI is 1174631915 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
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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