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2026 NPPES data General Practice Physician NPI 1457342370 M.D.
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General Practice Physician in Little River, 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 16,725 in General Practice Physician, 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
11K
Medicare Part D claims · 821 beneficiaries · General Practice Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$692.2
37 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 Rives, M.D. filed 11,133 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a General Practice Physician in Little River, South Carolina, prescribing 88% generic.
- 11K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 88%
- 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.
Thomas Rives, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
11,133 Top 2% higher than 98% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Thomas Rives, M.D. 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 Thomas Rives, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
General Practice Physician
Medicare Part D claims
11,133 288% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in South Carolina
How General Practice Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for General Practice Physician. Verify directly:
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 Rives, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a General Practice Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 4237 RIVER HILLS DR STE 130, Little River, SC, 29566, with a listed phone of (843) 777-7000. NPI 1457342370 was issued on 10/31/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 11,133 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 821 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.2 million in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.9%.
General Practice Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,725 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,872 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 | 1457342370 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | General Practice Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 10/31/2005 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Thomas Rives, M.D. 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.
Mcleod Physician Associates II
Little River, 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 Rives, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$692
Largest payer
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
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 Rives, M.D. - brand share 12.0%
General Practice Physician average
12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 11,133 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.
11,133
Total Claims
$1.2M
Total Drug Cost
821
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 27,586
- Total Day Supply
- 810,514
- Brand vs Generic
- 12% brand / 88% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $997K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $192K
- Opioid Claims
- 100 (0.9% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 195
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.98
- Gender Split
- 46% female / 54% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 56, 65-74: 489, 75-84: 237, 85+: 39
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Thomas Rives, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
736 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
472 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
424 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
414 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
406 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
333 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
322 claims
- Gabapentin 252
Gabapentin
252 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 736 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 472 |
| Losartan Potassium | 424 |
| Lisinopril | 414 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 406 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 333 |
| Omeprazole | 322 |
| Gabapentin | 252 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 211 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 207 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
General Practice Physician Overview
How Thomas Rives, M.D. fits within the General Practice Physician landscape nationally.
16,725
General Practice Physician Providers in US
56
States with General Practice Physician
2,872
Avg Claims per Provider
Thomas Rives, M.D.'s 11,133 claims are above the specialty average of 2,872.
Nearby General Practice Physician Providers in South Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Rives.
Sajid Ali
Aiken, SC
Dr. Shahnaz Alvi
MD
Columbia, SC
Dr. Katherine Anderegg
M.D.
Sullivan's Island, SC
Dr. Charles Andrus
M.D.
Charleston, SC
Dr. Alexander Ash
DO
Florence, SC
Compare General Practice Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas Rives, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Thomas Rives, M.D. specializes in General Practice Physician and practices in Little River, South Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Thomas Rives, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Thomas Rives, M.D. wrote 11,133 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.2M in drug costs for 821 beneficiaries.
Where is Thomas Rives, M.D. located? ▼
Thomas Rives, M.D. is located at 4237 RIVER HILLS DR STE 130, Little River, SC, 29566. Phone: (843) 777-7000.
What is Thomas Rives, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Thomas Rives, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457342370, issued on 10/31/2005.
Does Thomas Rives, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Thomas Rives, M.D.'s prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $997K in brand drug costs.
Does Thomas Rives, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Thomas Rives, M.D. had 100 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.9%.
How many General Practice Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 16,725 General Practice Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average General Practice Physician provider writes 2,872 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Thomas Rives, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Thomas Rives, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Thomas Rives, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Thomas Rives, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 11,133 Part D claims and 821 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Thomas Rives, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Thomas Rives, M.D.'s NPI is 1457342370 with credentials M.D.. 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.
- 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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