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2026 NPPES data Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician NPI 1871579573 M.D.
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Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician in Columbia, 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 6,160 in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 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
860
Medicare Part D claims · 46 beneficiaries · Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician avg: 600
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
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
Thornton McKinney, M.D. filed 860 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician in Columbia, South Carolina, prescribing 92% generic.
- 860
- Part D claims, 2023
- 92%
- generic prescribing
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.
Thornton McKinney, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
860 Top 27% higher than 73% 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-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Thornton McKinney, M.D. 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).
What does the federal data show about Thornton McKinney, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician
Medicare Part D claims
860 43% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in South Carolina
How Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 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 Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 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.
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Thornton McKinney, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1919 GADSDEN ST, Columbia, SC, 29201, with a listed phone of (803) 779-5356. NPI 1871579573 was issued on 12/15/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 860 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 46 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $53K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count.
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,160 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 600 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 | 1871579573 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 12/15/2005 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Thornton McKinney, M.D. - brand share 8.0%
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician average
8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 860 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.
860
Total Claims
$53K
Total Drug Cost
46
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,550
- Total Day Supply
- 46,216
- Brand vs Generic
- 8% brand / 92% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $32K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $21K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 63.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.24
- Gender Split
- 74% female / 26% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 21, 65-74: 19, 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 Thornton McKinney, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Clonazepam
Clonazepam
78 claims
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
65 claims
- Alprazolam
Alprazolam
55 claims
- Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Xl
52 claims
- Risperidone
Risperidone
49 claims
- Trintellix
Trintellix
47 claims
- Aripiprazole
Aripiprazole
46 claims
- Duloxetine Hcl
Duloxetine Hcl
35 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Clonazepam | 78 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 65 |
| Alprazolam | 55 |
| Bupropion Xl Bupropion Hcl | 52 |
| Risperidone | 49 |
| Trintellix Vortioxetine Hydrobromide | 47 |
| Aripiprazole | 46 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 35 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 33 |
| Eszopiclone | 28 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician Overview
How Thornton McKinney, M.D. fits within the Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.
6,160
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
54
States with Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician
600
Avg Claims per Provider
Thornton McKinney, M.D.'s 860 claims are above the specialty average of 600.
Nearby Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician Providers in South Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as McKinney.
Dr. Ambreen Ahmad
MD
Greenville, SC
Dr. Michael Alexander
MD
Rock Hill, SC
Dr. Schyler Allen
DO
Greenville, SC
Carrie Andrews
Greer, SC
Dr. Elizabeth Baker
M.D.
Columbia, SC
Compare Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thornton McKinney, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Thornton McKinney, M.D. specializes in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician and practices in Columbia, South Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Thornton McKinney, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Thornton McKinney, M.D. wrote 860 Medicare Part D claims totaling $53K in drug costs for 46 beneficiaries.
Where is Thornton McKinney, M.D. located? ▼
Thornton McKinney, M.D. is located at 1919 GADSDEN ST, Columbia, SC, 29201. Phone: (803) 779-5356.
What is Thornton McKinney, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Thornton McKinney, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871579573, issued on 12/15/2005.
Does Thornton McKinney, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Thornton McKinney, M.D.'s prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $32K in brand drug costs.
How many Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 6,160 Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician provider writes 600 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Thornton McKinney, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Thornton McKinney, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Clonazepam, Trazodone Hcl, Alprazolam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Thornton McKinney, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Thornton McKinney, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 860 Part D claims and 46 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Thornton McKinney, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Thornton McKinney, M.D.'s NPI is 1871579573 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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