2026 NPPES data Interventional Cardiology Physician NPI 1629097878 M.D.
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ROBERT SISSON, M.D.

Interventional Cardiology Physician in CHARLESTON, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 274 beneficiaries · Interventional Cardiology Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: ROBERT SISSON, M.D. is a Interventional Cardiology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in CHARLESTON, South Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 274 beneficiaries — 11% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: ROBERT SISSON, M.D. filed 1,644 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across CHARLESTON, South Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

ROBERT SISSON, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

ROBERT SISSON, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/19/2006

NPI 1629097878

Primary specialty

Interventional Cardiology Physician

Niche

3,382 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,644 45% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,984

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Interventional Cardiology Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Interventional Cardiology Physician share within South Carolina

1. Interventional Cardiology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Interventional Cardiology Physician share within South Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Interventional Cardiology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Interventional Cardiology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Interventional Cardiology Physician) — 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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ROBERT SISSON, M.D. is a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider practicing in CHARLESTON, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1629097878. 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.

ROBERT SISSON, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 171 ASHLEY AVE, CHARLESTON, SC, 29425, with a listed phone of (843) 792-6200. NPI 1629097878 was issued on 07/19/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SISSON 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 1,644 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 274 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $193K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count. 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.

Interventional Cardiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,382 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 2,984 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

171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425

Provider Details

NPI 1629097878
Specialty Interventional Cardiology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/19/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

ROBERT SISSON, M.D. — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 1,644 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.

1,644
Total Claims
$193K
Total Drug Cost
274
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,163
Total Day Supply
124,086
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$161K
Generic Drug Cost
$32K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.61
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male
Age Distribution
<65: 34, 65-74: 134, 75-84: 80, 85+: 26

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Metoprolol Succinate
161
Amlodipine Besylate
160
Atorvastatin Calcium
158
Eliquis
Apixaban
109
Rosuvastatin Calcium
79
Losartan Potassium
75
Carvedilol
67
Furosemide
58
Metoprolol Tartrate
51
Spironolactone
49

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

Interventional Cardiology Physician Overview

How ROBERT SISSON, M.D. fits within the Interventional Cardiology Physician landscape nationally.

3,382
Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Cardiology Physician
2,984
Avg Claims per Provider

ROBERT SISSON, M.D.'s 1,644 claims are below the specialty average of 2,984.

Nearby Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in South Carolina

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

Compare Interventional Cardiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ROBERT SISSON, M.D.'s specialty?
ROBERT SISSON, M.D. specializes in Interventional Cardiology Physician and practices in CHARLESTON, South Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does ROBERT SISSON, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ROBERT SISSON, M.D. wrote 1,644 Medicare Part D claims totaling $193K in drug costs for 274 beneficiaries.
Where is ROBERT SISSON, M.D. located?
ROBERT SISSON, M.D. is located at 171 ASHLEY AVE, CHARLESTON, SC, 29425. Phone: (843) 792-6200.
What is ROBERT SISSON, M.D.'s NPI number?
ROBERT SISSON, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629097878, issued on 07/19/2006.
Does ROBERT SISSON, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ROBERT SISSON, M.D.'s prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $161K in brand drug costs.
How many Interventional Cardiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 3,382 Interventional Cardiology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Cardiology Physician provider writes 2,984 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ROBERT SISSON, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ROBERT SISSON, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Amlodipine Besylate, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ROBERT SISSON, M.D. accept Medicare?
ROBERT SISSON, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,644 Part D claims and 274 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ROBERT SISSON, M.D.'s credentials?
ROBERT SISSON, M.D.'s NPI is 1629097878 with credentials M.D.. 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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