2026 NPPES data General Practice Physician NPI 1942206362 M.D.
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RONALD PADGETT, M.D.

General Practice Physician in BAMBERG, 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
29K
Medicare Part D claims · 547 beneficiaries · General Practice 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: RONALD PADGETT, M.D. is a General Practice Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BAMBERG, South Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 29K claims across 547 beneficiaries — 11% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: RONALD PADGETT, M.D. filed 29,365 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BAMBERG, South Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

RONALD PADGETT, 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).

RONALD PADGETT, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/21/2005

NPI 1942206362

Primary specialty

General Practice Physician

Mid-sized

16,677 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

29,365 922% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,872

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How General Practice Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

General Practice Physician share within South Carolina

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — General Practice Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (General Practice Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (General Practice 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.

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).

RONALD PADGETT, M.D. is a General Practice Physician provider practicing in BAMBERG, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1942206362. 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.

RONALD PADGETT, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a General Practice Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 526 NORTH STREET, BAMBERG, SC, 29003, with a listed phone of (803) 245-2433. NPI 1942206362 was issued on 06/21/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PADGETT 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 29,365 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 547 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.2 million in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.6%. 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.

General Practice Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,677 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,872 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

526 NORTH STREET
BAMBERG, SC 29003

Provider Details

NPI 1942206362
Specialty General Practice Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/21/2005

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

RONALD PADGETT, M.D. — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 29,365 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.

29,365
Total Claims
$1.2M
Total Drug Cost
547
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
33,335
Total Day Supply
548,905
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$757K
Generic Drug Cost
$397K
Opioid Claims
182 (0.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
172

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.02
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 61, 65-74: 223, 75-84: 151, 85+: 112

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Amlodipine Besylate
1,454
Atorvastatin Calcium
1,408
Levothyroxine Sodium
1,109
Pravastatin Sodium
1,071
Furosemide
899
Omeprazole
857
Famotidine
774
Potassium Chloride
750
Tamsulosin Hcl
689
Gabapentin
677

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

General Practice Physician Overview

How RONALD PADGETT, M.D. fits within the General Practice Physician landscape nationally.

16,677
General Practice Physician Providers in US
56
States with General Practice Physician
2,872
Avg Claims per Provider

RONALD PADGETT, M.D.'s 29,365 claims are above the specialty average of 2,872.

Nearby General Practice Physician Providers in South Carolina

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

Compare General Practice Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RONALD PADGETT, M.D.'s specialty?
RONALD PADGETT, M.D. specializes in General Practice Physician and practices in BAMBERG, South Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does RONALD PADGETT, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RONALD PADGETT, M.D. wrote 29,365 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.2M in drug costs for 547 beneficiaries.
Where is RONALD PADGETT, M.D. located?
RONALD PADGETT, M.D. is located at 526 NORTH STREET, BAMBERG, SC, 29003. Phone: (803) 245-2433.
What is RONALD PADGETT, M.D.'s NPI number?
RONALD PADGETT, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942206362, issued on 06/21/2005.
Does RONALD PADGETT, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RONALD PADGETT, M.D.'s prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $757K in brand drug costs.
Does RONALD PADGETT, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, RONALD PADGETT, M.D. had 182 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.6%.
How many General Practice Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,677 General Practice Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average General Practice Physician provider writes 2,872 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RONALD PADGETT, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RONALD PADGETT, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RONALD PADGETT, M.D. accept Medicare?
RONALD PADGETT, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 29,365 Part D claims and 547 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RONALD PADGETT, M.D.'s credentials?
RONALD PADGETT, M.D.'s NPI is 1942206362 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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