2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1831175835 MD
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PAUL JONES, MD

Specialist in ANDERSON, 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 590 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.3K
71 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: PAUL JONES, MD is a Specialist ([object Object]) practicing in ANDERSON, South Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 4K claims across 590 beneficiaries — 17% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $1.3K across 71 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: PAUL JONES, MD filed 3,645 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across ANDERSON, South Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

PAUL JONES, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/21/2005

NPI 1831175835

Primary specialty

Specialist

High-volume

69,658 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,645 147% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,474

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Specialist compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Specialist share within South Carolina

1. Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Specialist share within South Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Specialist (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Specialist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Specialist) — 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.

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PAUL JONES, MD is a Specialist provider practicing in ANDERSON, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1831175835. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

PAUL JONES, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding MD credentials at 100 HEALTHY WAY STE 1250, ANDERSON, SC, 29621, with a listed phone of (864) 512-6927. NPI 1831175835 was issued on 12/21/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what JONES 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 3,645 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 590 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $582K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.8%. 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.

Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,658 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 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

100 HEALTHY WAY STE 1250
ANDERSON, SC 29621

Provider Details

NPI 1831175835
Specialty Specialist
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/21/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where PAUL JONES, 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.

ANMED HEALTH
★★★★☆ 4/5
CLEMSON, SC
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 420027

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

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 PAUL JONES, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.3K

Largest payer

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation

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

PAUL JONES, MD — brand share 17.0%
Specialty average (est.)

17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 3,645 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.

3,645
Total Claims
$582K
Total Drug Cost
590
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
8,533
Total Day Supply
252,313
Brand vs Generic
17% brand / 83% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$515K
Generic Drug Cost
$67K
Opioid Claims
30 (0.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
51

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.52
Gender Split
48% female / 52% male
Age Distribution
<65: 47, 65-74: 222, 75-84: 233, 85+: 88

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Eliquis
Apixaban
294
Carvedilol
278
Furosemide
232
Metoprolol Succinate
187
Rosuvastatin Calcium
170
Atorvastatin Calcium
157
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
131
Valsartan
129
Metoprolol Tartrate
110
Nitroglycerin
100

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

Specialist Overview

How PAUL JONES, MD fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.

69,658
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider

PAUL JONES, MD's 3,645 claims are above the specialty average of 1,474.

Nearby Specialist Providers in South Carolina

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

Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PAUL JONES, MD's specialty?
PAUL JONES, MD specializes in Specialist and practices in ANDERSON, South Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does PAUL JONES, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PAUL JONES, MD wrote 3,645 Medicare Part D claims totaling $582K in drug costs for 590 beneficiaries.
Where is PAUL JONES, MD located?
PAUL JONES, MD is located at 100 HEALTHY WAY STE 1250, ANDERSON, SC, 29621. Phone: (864) 512-6927.
What is PAUL JONES, MD's NPI number?
PAUL JONES, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831175835, issued on 12/21/2005.
Does PAUL JONES, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PAUL JONES, MD's prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $515K in brand drug costs.
Does PAUL JONES, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, PAUL JONES, MD had 30 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.8%.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 69,658 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does PAUL JONES, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PAUL JONES, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Eliquis, Carvedilol, Furosemide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PAUL JONES, MD accept Medicare?
PAUL JONES, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,645 Part D claims and 590 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PAUL JONES, MD's credentials?
PAUL JONES, MD's NPI is 1831175835 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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