NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Surgery Physician NPI 1326032764 MD
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Surgery Physician in Huntington, West Virginia.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 36,199 in Surgery 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
72
Medicare Part D claims · 33 beneficiaries · Surgery Physician avg: 169
Generic prescribing
78%
generic claims · 22% 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 Bown, MD filed 72 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Surgery Physician in Huntington, West Virginia, prescribing 78% generic.
- 72
- Part D claims, 2023
- 78%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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Paul Bown, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
72 0th percentile higher than 0% 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)
Paul Bown, 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 Paul Bown, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
72 57% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in West Virginia
How Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among West Virginia 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 Surgery 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).
Paul Bown, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1600 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE, Huntington, WV, 25701, with a listed phone of (304) 691-1200. NPI 1326032764 was issued on 08/31/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 72 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 33 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $66K in drug spend, split 22% brand-name and 78% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 18.1%.
Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 36,199 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 169 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 | 1326032764 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/31/2005 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Paul Bown, 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.
University Physicians And Surgeons, Inc
Huntington, WV
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
Paul Bown, MD - brand share 22.0%
Surgery Physician average
22% brand-name claims vs 78% generic, on 72 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.
72
Total Claims
$66K
Total Drug Cost
33
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 72
- Total Day Supply
- 733
- Brand vs Generic
- 22% brand / 78% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $64K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
- Opioid Claims
- 13 (18.1% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 35
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 65.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.95
- Gender Split
- 58% female / 42% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 13, 65-74: 16, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Phenoxybenzamine Hcl | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Surgery Physician Overview
How Paul Bown, MD fits within the Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
36,199
Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Surgery Physician
169
Avg Claims per Provider
Paul Bown, MD's 72 claims are below the specialty average of 169.
Nearby Surgery Physician Providers in West Virginia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in West Virginia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Bown.
Dr. Obi Agborbesong
MD
Beckley, WV
Dr. Saad Ajmal
M.D.
Charleston, WV
Dr. Ehab Akkary
MD
Morgantown, WV
Dr. Gabriel Al-Hajj
M.D.
Charleston, WV
Dr. Isidro Amigo
D.O.
Grafton, WV
Compare Surgery Physician 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 West Virginia medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Surgery Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paul Bown, MD's specialty? ▼
Paul Bown, MD specializes in Surgery Physician and practices in Huntington, West Virginia. Credentials: MD.
How much does Paul Bown, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Paul Bown, MD wrote 72 Medicare Part D claims totaling $66K in drug costs for 33 beneficiaries.
Where is Paul Bown, MD located? ▼
Paul Bown, MD is located at 1600 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE, Huntington, WV, 25701. Phone: (304) 691-1200.
What is Paul Bown, MD's NPI number? ▼
Paul Bown, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326032764, issued on 08/31/2005.
Does Paul Bown, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Paul Bown, MD's prescribing is 22% brand-name and 78% generic drugs by claim count, with $64K in brand drug costs.
Does Paul Bown, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Paul Bown, MD had 13 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 18.1%.
How many Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 36,199 Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Surgery Physician provider writes 169 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Paul Bown, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Paul Bown, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Phenoxybenzamine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Paul Bown, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Paul Bown, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 72 Part D claims and 33 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Paul Bown, MD's credentials? ▼
Paul Bown, MD's NPI is 1326032764 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).
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
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
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