2026 NPPES data Pharmacist NPI 1376954305 PHARMACIST
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Sergio Montes, PHARMACIST

Pharmacist in Lake City, 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
179
Medicare Part D claims · 139 beneficiaries · Pharmacist avg: 135
Generic prescribing
1%
generic claims · 99% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

Sergio Montes, PHARMACIST filed 179 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pharmacist in Lake City, South Carolina, prescribing 1% generic.

179
Part D claims, 2023
1%
generic prescribing

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Sergio Montes, PHARMACIST's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

179 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about Sergio Montes, PHARMACIST?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/13/2014

NPI 1376954305

Primary specialty

Pharmacist

High-volume

290,447 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

179 33% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 135

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Pharmacist compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Pharmacist share within South Carolina

1. Pharmacist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pharmacist share within South Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

Sergio Montes, PHARMACIST appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pharmacist provider holding PHARMACIST credentials at 900 US HWY 52, Lake City, SC, 29560, with a listed phone of (843) 394-8125. NPI 1376954305 was issued on 05/13/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Montes 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 179 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 139 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $39K in drug spend, split 99% brand-name and 1% 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.

Pharmacist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 290,447 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

900 US HWY 52
Lake City, SC 29560

Provider Details

NPI 1376954305
Specialty Pharmacist
Credentials PHARMACIST
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/13/2014

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

Sergio Montes, PHARMACIST — brand share 99.0%
Specialty average (est.)

99% brand-name claims vs 1% generic, on 179 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.

179
Total Claims
$39K
Total Drug Cost
139
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
179
Total Day Supply
180
Brand vs Generic
99% brand / 1% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$39K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.15
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Sergio Montes, PHARMACIST prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Shingrix
Varicella-Zoster Ge/As01b/Pf
103
Arexvy
Rsvpref3 Antigen/As01e/Pf
35
Twinrix
Hepatitis A And B Vaccine/Pf
20
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 Sergio Montes, PHARMACIST fits within the Pharmacist landscape nationally.

290,447
Pharmacist Providers in US
56
States with Pharmacist
135
Avg Claims per Provider

Sergio Montes, PHARMACIST's 179 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 Montes.

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 Sergio Montes, PHARMACIST's specialty?
Sergio Montes, PHARMACIST specializes in Pharmacist and practices in Lake City, South Carolina. Credentials: PHARMACIST.
How much does Sergio Montes, PHARMACIST prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Sergio Montes, PHARMACIST wrote 179 Medicare Part D claims totaling $39K in drug costs for 139 beneficiaries.
Where is Sergio Montes, PHARMACIST located?
Sergio Montes, PHARMACIST is located at 900 US HWY 52, Lake City, SC, 29560. Phone: (843) 394-8125.
What is Sergio Montes, PHARMACIST's NPI number?
Sergio Montes, PHARMACIST's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376954305, issued on 05/13/2014.
Does Sergio Montes, PHARMACIST prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Sergio Montes, PHARMACIST's prescribing is 99% brand-name and 1% generic drugs by claim count, with $39K in brand drug costs.
How many Pharmacist providers are there in the US?
There are 290,447 Pharmacist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Pharmacist provider writes 135 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Sergio Montes, PHARMACIST prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Sergio Montes, PHARMACIST's most frequently prescribed drugs include Shingrix, Arexvy, Twinrix. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Sergio Montes, PHARMACIST accept Medicare?
Sergio Montes, PHARMACIST appears in CMS Medicare data with 179 Part D claims and 139 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Sergio Montes, PHARMACIST's credentials?
Sergio Montes, PHARMACIST's NPI is 1376954305 with credentials PHARMACIST. 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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