2026 NPPES data Interventional Pain Medicine Physician NPI 1649248444 MD
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TARSHA GARVIN, MD

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician in KERNERSVILLE, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 163 beneficiaries · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$219.27
8 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: TARSHA GARVIN, MD is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in KERNERSVILLE, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 163 beneficiaries — 4% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $219.27 across 8 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: TARSHA GARVIN, MD filed 2,262 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across KERNERSVILLE, North Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

TARSHA GARVIN, MD 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).

TARSHA GARVIN, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/09/2006

NPI 1649248444

Primary specialty

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician

Niche

1,528 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,262 3% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,197

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Interventional Pain Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician share within North Carolina

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

TARSHA GARVIN, MD is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider practicing in KERNERSVILLE, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1649248444. 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.

TARSHA GARVIN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 900 OLD WINSTON RD, KERNERSVILLE, NC, 27284, with a listed phone of (336) 993-4502. NPI 1649248444 was issued on 03/09/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GARVIN 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 2,262 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 163 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $111K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 70.2%. 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.

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,528 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 2,197 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 OLD WINSTON RD
KERNERSVILLE, NC 27284

Provider Details

NPI 1649248444
Specialty Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/09/2006

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for TARSHA GARVIN, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$219

Largest payer

Boston Scientific Corporation

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

TARSHA GARVIN, MD — brand share 4.0%
Specialty average (est.)

4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 2,262 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.

2,262
Total Claims
$111K
Total Drug Cost
163
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,605
Total Day Supply
74,745
Brand vs Generic
4% brand / 96% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$32K
Generic Drug Cost
$79K
Opioid Claims
1,587 (70.2% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.80
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 52, 65-74: 63, 75-84: 34, 85+: 14

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Oxycodone Hcl
525
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
305
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
277
Hydromorphone Hcl
207
Gabapentin
143
Tizanidine Hcl
107
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
79
Meloxicam
72
Fentanyl
59
Baclofen
50

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

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Overview

How TARSHA GARVIN, MD fits within the Interventional Pain Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

1,528
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
2,197
Avg Claims per Provider

TARSHA GARVIN, MD's 2,262 claims are above the specialty average of 2,197.

Nearby Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in North Carolina

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

Compare Interventional Pain Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TARSHA GARVIN, MD's specialty?
TARSHA GARVIN, MD specializes in Interventional Pain Medicine Physician and practices in KERNERSVILLE, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does TARSHA GARVIN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, TARSHA GARVIN, MD wrote 2,262 Medicare Part D claims totaling $111K in drug costs for 163 beneficiaries.
Where is TARSHA GARVIN, MD located?
TARSHA GARVIN, MD is located at 900 OLD WINSTON RD, KERNERSVILLE, NC, 27284. Phone: (336) 993-4502.
What is TARSHA GARVIN, MD's NPI number?
TARSHA GARVIN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649248444, issued on 03/09/2006.
Does TARSHA GARVIN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
TARSHA GARVIN, MD's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $32K in brand drug costs.
Does TARSHA GARVIN, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, TARSHA GARVIN, MD had 1,587 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 70.2%.
How many Interventional Pain Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,528 Interventional Pain Medicine Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider writes 2,197 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does TARSHA GARVIN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, TARSHA GARVIN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does TARSHA GARVIN, MD accept Medicare?
TARSHA GARVIN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,262 Part D claims and 163 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify TARSHA GARVIN, MD's credentials?
TARSHA GARVIN, MD's NPI is 1649248444 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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