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2026 NPPES data Pharmacist NPI 1861723843 PHARMD
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Pharmacist in Greenville, 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 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
183
Medicare Part D claims · 136 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
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Paul Albaugh, PHARMD filed 183 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pharmacist in Greenville, South Carolina, prescribing 0% generic.
- 183
- Part D claims, 2023
- 0%
- generic prescribing
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Paul Albaugh, PHARMD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
183 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Paul Albaugh, PHARMD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Pharmacist
Medicare Part D claims
183 36% 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).
Paul Albaugh, PHARMD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pharmacist provider holding PHARMD credentials at 2014 WADE HAMPTON BLVD, Greenville, SC, 29615, with a listed phone of (864) 214-8703. NPI 1861723843 was issued on 01/14/2010.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 183 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 136 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $39K in drug spend, split >99% brand-name and 0% generic by claim count.
Pharmacist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 291,043 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 135 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 | 1861723843 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Pharmacist |
| Credentials | PHARMD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 01/14/2010 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy
Paul Albaugh, PHARMD - brand share 99.0%
Pharmacist average
>99% brand-name claims vs 0% generic, on 183 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.
183
Total Claims
$39K
Total Drug Cost
136
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 183
- Total Day Supply
- 184
- Brand vs Generic
- >99% brand / 0% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $39K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.99
- Gender Split
- 51% female / 49% 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 | 99 |
| Abrysvo "Rsv Vacc | N/A |
| 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 Paul Albaugh, PHARMD fits within the Pharmacist landscape nationally.
291,043
Pharmacist Providers in US
56
States with Pharmacist
135
Avg Claims per Provider
Paul Albaugh, PHARMD's 183 claims are above the specialty average of 135.
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 Albaugh.
Dr. Romeo Abangan
PHARMD
Ridgeland, SC
Dr. Mahmoud Abdelmaksoud
RPH
Mt Pleasant, SC
Mark Abdelmessih
Fountain Inn, SC
Arash Abdi
Greenville, SC
Dr. Marian Abdou
PHARMACIST
Spartanburg, SC
Compare Pharmacist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the South Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Pharmacist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paul Albaugh, PHARMD's specialty? ▼
Paul Albaugh, PHARMD specializes in Pharmacist and practices in Greenville, South Carolina. Credentials: PHARMD.
How much does Paul Albaugh, PHARMD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Paul Albaugh, PHARMD wrote 183 Medicare Part D claims totaling $39K in drug costs for 136 beneficiaries.
Where is Paul Albaugh, PHARMD located? ▼
Paul Albaugh, PHARMD is located at 2014 WADE HAMPTON BLVD, Greenville, SC, 29615. Phone: (864) 214-8703.
What is Paul Albaugh, PHARMD's NPI number? ▼
Paul Albaugh, PHARMD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861723843, issued on 01/14/2010.
Does Paul Albaugh, PHARMD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Paul Albaugh, PHARMD's prescribing is >99% brand-name and 0% generic drugs by claim count, with $39K 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 Paul Albaugh, PHARMD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Paul Albaugh, PHARMD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Shingrix, Abrysvo, Boostrix Tdap. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Paul Albaugh, PHARMD accept Medicare? ▼
Paul Albaugh, PHARMD appears in CMS Medicare data with 183 Part D claims and 136 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Paul Albaugh, PHARMD's credentials? ▼
Paul Albaugh, PHARMD's NPI is 1861723843 with credentials PHARMD. 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
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