2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1205412673
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STEPHEN BARTON

Physician Assistant in SILER CITY, North 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
255
Medicare Part D claims · 214 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
What the federal data reveals: STEPHEN BARTON is a Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in SILER CITY, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 255 claims across 214 beneficiaries .

What stands out: STEPHEN BARTON filed 255 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SILER CITY, North Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

STEPHEN BARTON at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/24/2021

NPI 1205412673

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

255 68% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Physician Assistant share within North Carolina

1. Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physician Assistant share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — 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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STEPHEN BARTON is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in SILER CITY, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1205412673. 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.

STEPHEN BARTON appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider at 475 PROGRESS BLVD, SILER CITY, NC, 27344, with a listed phone of (984) 974-1183. NPI 1205412673 was issued on 03/24/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BARTON 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 255 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 214 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K in drug spend. 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.

Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 149,975 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 790 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

475 PROGRESS BLVD
SILER CITY, NC 27344

Provider Details

NPI 1205412673
Specialty Physician Assistant
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/24/2021

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where STEPHEN BARTON 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.

CHATHAM HOSPITAL INC
★★★★☆ 4/5
SILER CITY, NC
Critical Access Hospitals
CMS CCN: 341311

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

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

255
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
214
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
261
Total Day Supply
1,602
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Antibiotic Claims
13

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.90
Gender Split
50% female / 50% male
Age Distribution
<65: 37, 65-74: 140, 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
Pantoprazole Sodium
19
Omeprazole
12
Gavilyte-G
"Peg3350/Sod Sulf
N/A
Peg-3350 And Electrolytes
"Peg3350/Sod Sulf
N/A

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How STEPHEN BARTON fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider

STEPHEN BARTON's 255 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in North Carolina

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

Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STEPHEN BARTON's specialty?
STEPHEN BARTON specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in SILER CITY, North Carolina.
How much does STEPHEN BARTON prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, STEPHEN BARTON wrote 255 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 214 beneficiaries.
Where is STEPHEN BARTON located?
STEPHEN BARTON is located at 475 PROGRESS BLVD, SILER CITY, NC, 27344. Phone: (984) 974-1183.
What is STEPHEN BARTON's NPI number?
STEPHEN BARTON's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205412673, issued on 03/24/2021.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 149,975 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 790 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does STEPHEN BARTON prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, STEPHEN BARTON's most frequently prescribed drugs include Pantoprazole Sodium, Omeprazole, Gavilyte-G. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does STEPHEN BARTON accept Medicare?
STEPHEN BARTON appears in CMS Medicare data with 255 Part D claims and 214 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify STEPHEN BARTON's credentials?
STEPHEN BARTON's NPI is 1205412673. 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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