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2026 NPPES data Primary Care Nurse Practitioner NPI 1710608963 FNP-C
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Primary Care Nurse Practitioner in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 10,138 in Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 377 beneficiaries · Primary Care Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
81.9/100
▼ 1 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$1.1K
68 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Thomas Plyler, FNP-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 81.9/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 1,821 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 81.9/100
- MIPS score · -1 vs avg
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 86%
- generic prescribing
- $1.1K
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
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.
Thomas Plyler, FNP-C's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
82 36th percentile higher than 36% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Thomas Plyler, FNP-C sits
This provider among primary care nurse practitioner peers
Across the 958 primary care nurse practitioner providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Thomas Plyler, FNP-C writes more Part D claims than 72% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 37% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one primary care nurse practitioner peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Thomas Plyler, FNP-C. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Thomas Plyler, FNP-C?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
1,821 34% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
81.9/100 1.2 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in South Carolina
How Primary Care Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Thomas Plyler, FNP-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Primary Care Nurse Practitioner national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 81.9/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Primary Care Nurse Practitioner) - 81.9/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Thomas Plyler, FNP-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provider holding FNP-C credentials at 2200 CROW LN STE 301, Myrtle Beach, SC, 29577, with a listed phone of (843) 848-5300. NPI 1710608963 was issued on 09/07/2022.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,821 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 377 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $207K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.3%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 81.9/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 78.8, Cost 61.7), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,138 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,363 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1710608963 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Primary Care Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | FNP-C |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 09/07/2022 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
81.9021
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
78.7681
Quality
61.7388
Cost
99
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Thomas Plyler, FNP-C 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.
Georgetown Physician Associates, LLC
Myrtle Beach, 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).
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 Thomas Plyler, FNP-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$1.1K
Largest payer
ABBVIE INC.
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 · Typical
Thomas Plyler, FNP-C - brand share 13.0%
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner average
13% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 1,821 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.
1,821
Total Claims
$207K
Total Drug Cost
377
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 3,735
- Total Day Supply
- 105,345
- Brand vs Generic
- 13% brand / 86% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $179K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $27K
- Opioid Claims
- 24 (1.3% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 136
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.15
- Gender Split
- 53% female / 47% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 63, 65-74: 206, 75-84: 91, 85+: 17
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Thomas Plyler, FNP-C prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
95 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
63 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
61 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
48 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
44 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
40 claims
- Hydrochlorothiazide
Hydrochlorothiazide
39 claims
- Losartan Potassium 37
Losartan Potassium
37 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 95 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 63 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 61 |
| Lisinopril | 48 |
| Gabapentin | 44 |
| Omeprazole | 40 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 39 |
| Losartan Potassium | 37 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 37 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 36 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Thomas Plyler, FNP-C fits within the Primary Care Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
10,138
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
1,363
Avg Claims per Provider
Thomas Plyler, FNP-C's 1,821 claims are above the specialty average of 1,363.
Nearby Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in South Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Plyler.
Dr. Tamieka Alston-Gibson
FNP
Spartanburg, SC
Dr. Tricia Amelung
FNP
Hilton Head Island, SC
Dr. Cyndi Anderson
DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
Spartanburg, SC
Dr. Tequila Anderson
NP
Columbia, SC
Dr. Caren Arnette
FNP
Dillon, SC
Compare Primary Care Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas Plyler, FNP-C's specialty? ▼
Thomas Plyler, FNP-C specializes in Primary Care Nurse Practitioner and practices in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Credentials: FNP-C.
How much does Thomas Plyler, FNP-C prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Thomas Plyler, FNP-C wrote 1,821 Medicare Part D claims totaling $207K in drug costs for 377 beneficiaries.
What is Thomas Plyler, FNP-C's Medicare quality score? ▼
Thomas Plyler, FNP-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 81.9/100 (Quality: 78.8, Cost: 61.7). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Thomas Plyler, FNP-C located? ▼
Thomas Plyler, FNP-C is located at 2200 CROW LN STE 301, Myrtle Beach, SC, 29577. Phone: (843) 848-5300.
What is Thomas Plyler, FNP-C's NPI number? ▼
Thomas Plyler, FNP-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710608963, issued on 09/07/2022.
Does Thomas Plyler, FNP-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Thomas Plyler, FNP-C's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $179K in brand drug costs.
Does Thomas Plyler, FNP-C prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Thomas Plyler, FNP-C had 24 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.3%.
How many Primary Care Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 10,138 Primary Care Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,363 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Thomas Plyler, FNP-C prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Thomas Plyler, FNP-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Thomas Plyler, FNP-C accept Medicare? ▼
Thomas Plyler, FNP-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,821 Part D claims and 377 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Thomas Plyler, FNP-C's credentials? ▼
Thomas Plyler, FNP-C's NPI is 1710608963 with credentials FNP-C. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- 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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