2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1356327167 MD
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STEVEN BULL, MD

Family Medicine Physician in NORTH 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
151
Medicare Part D claims · 77 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K

What the federal data shows

STEVEN BULL, MD filed 151 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in NORTH CHARLESTON, South Carolina.

151
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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STEVEN BULL, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

151 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

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

STEVEN BULL, MD 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 STEVEN BULL, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/22/2005

NPI 1356327167

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

151 96% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Family Medicine Physician share within South Carolina

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

STEVEN BULL, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 8780 RIVERS AVE, NORTH CHARLESTON, SC, 29406, with a listed phone of (843) 572-0810. NPI 1356327167 was issued on 12/22/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BULL 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 151 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 77 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K 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.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

8780 RIVERS AVE
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406

Provider Details

NPI 1356327167
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/22/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where STEVEN BULL, MD 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.

MEDCARE EXPRESS - NORTH CHARLESTON LLC
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC

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.

151
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
77
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
240
Total Day Supply
5,073
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Antibiotic Claims
54

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.87
Gender Split
52% female / 48% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Azithromycin
21
Prednisone
12

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How STEVEN BULL, MD fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

STEVEN BULL, MD's 151 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in South Carolina

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

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STEVEN BULL, MD's specialty?
STEVEN BULL, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in NORTH CHARLESTON, South Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does STEVEN BULL, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, STEVEN BULL, MD wrote 151 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 77 beneficiaries.
Where is STEVEN BULL, MD located?
STEVEN BULL, MD is located at 8780 RIVERS AVE, NORTH CHARLESTON, SC, 29406. Phone: (843) 572-0810.
What is STEVEN BULL, MD's NPI number?
STEVEN BULL, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356327167, issued on 12/22/2005.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does STEVEN BULL, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, STEVEN BULL, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Azithromycin, Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does STEVEN BULL, MD accept Medicare?
STEVEN BULL, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 151 Part D claims and 77 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify STEVEN BULL, MD's credentials?
STEVEN BULL, MD's NPI is 1356327167 with credentials MD. 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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