2026 NPPES data Hospitalist Physician NPI 1588284434
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STEPHEN TOBIN

Hospitalist Physician in ELKIN, 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
571
Medicare Part D claims · 82 beneficiaries · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

STEPHEN TOBIN filed 571 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Hospitalist Physician in ELKIN, North Carolina, prescribing 84% generic.

571
Part D claims, 2023
84%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

STEPHEN TOBIN's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

571 Top 34% higher than 66% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). This entry sits in this band. 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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

STEPHEN TOBIN practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about STEPHEN TOBIN?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/21/2020

NPI 1588284434

Primary specialty

Hospitalist Physician

Mid-sized

16,825 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

571 36% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 888

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Hospitalist Physician share within North Carolina

1. Hospitalist Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hospitalist Physician share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

STEPHEN TOBIN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospitalist Physician provider at 180 PARKWOOD DR, ELKIN, NC, 28621, with a listed phone of (336) 527-7000. NPI 1588284434 was issued on 04/21/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what TOBIN 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 571 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 82 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $67K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% 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.

Hospitalist Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,825 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 888 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

180 PARKWOOD DR
ELKIN, NC 28621

Provider Details

NPI 1588284434
Specialty Hospitalist Physician
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/21/2020

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where STEPHEN TOBIN 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.

HUGH CHATHAM MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC
ELKIN, NC

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

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

STEPHEN TOBIN — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 571 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.

571
Total Claims
$67K
Total Drug Cost
82
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,245
Total Day Supply
36,792
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$56K
Generic Drug Cost
$10K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
65.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.51
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male
Age Distribution
<65: 34, 65-74: 39, 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.

What STEPHEN TOBIN 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
52
Amlodipine Besylate
46
Lisinopril
38
Metformin Hcl
29
Carvedilol
26
Hydrochlorothiazide
21
Omeprazole
20
Furosemide
15
Losartan Potassium
14
Gabapentin
11

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

Hospitalist Physician Overview

How STEPHEN TOBIN fits within the Hospitalist Physician landscape nationally.

16,825
Hospitalist Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hospitalist Physician
888
Avg Claims per Provider

STEPHEN TOBIN's 571 claims are below the specialty average of 888.

Nearby Hospitalist Physician Providers in North Carolina

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STEPHEN TOBIN's specialty?
STEPHEN TOBIN specializes in Hospitalist Physician and practices in ELKIN, North Carolina.
How much does STEPHEN TOBIN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, STEPHEN TOBIN wrote 571 Medicare Part D claims totaling $67K in drug costs for 82 beneficiaries.
Where is STEPHEN TOBIN located?
STEPHEN TOBIN is located at 180 PARKWOOD DR, ELKIN, NC, 28621. Phone: (336) 527-7000.
What is STEPHEN TOBIN's NPI number?
STEPHEN TOBIN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588284434, issued on 04/21/2020.
Does STEPHEN TOBIN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
STEPHEN TOBIN's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $56K in brand drug costs.
How many Hospitalist Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,825 Hospitalist Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hospitalist Physician provider writes 888 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does STEPHEN TOBIN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, STEPHEN TOBIN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does STEPHEN TOBIN accept Medicare?
STEPHEN TOBIN appears in CMS Medicare data with 571 Part D claims and 82 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify STEPHEN TOBIN's credentials?
STEPHEN TOBIN's NPI is 1588284434. 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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