NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1548221864 MD
Verify on CMS → Vaughn Barnick, MD
Internal Medicine 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 172,737 in Internal Medicine 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.
Federal data, no proprietary rating.
We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 372 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
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
Vaughn Barnick, MD filed 5,554 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in Columbia, South Carolina, prescribing 92% generic.
- 6K
- 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.
Vaughn Barnick, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
5,554 Top 5% higher than 95% 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
◑
Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Vaughn Barnick, 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).
What does the federal data show about Vaughn Barnick, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Internal Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
5,554 104% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in South Carolina
How Internal Medicine 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 Internal Medicine 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).
Vaughn Barnick, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2750 LAUREL ST STE 303, Columbia, SC, 29204, with a listed phone of (803) 252-1953. NPI 1548221864 was issued on 03/28/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 5,554 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 372 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $401K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.4%.
Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,737 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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 | 1548221864 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Internal Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 03/28/2006 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Vaughn Barnick, MD - brand share 8.0%
Internal Medicine Physician average
8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 5,554 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.
5,554
Total Claims
$401K
Total Drug Cost
372
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 12,471
- Total Day Supply
- 368,172
- Brand vs Generic
- 8% brand / 92% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $266K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $133K
- Opioid Claims
- 77 (1.4% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 66
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 77.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.94
- Gender Split
- 51% female / 49% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Vaughn Barnick, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
333 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
283 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
195 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
191 claims
- Alprazolam
Alprazolam
175 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
174 claims
- Simvastatin
Simvastatin
159 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
151 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 333 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 283 |
| Omeprazole | 195 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 191 |
| Alprazolam | 175 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 174 |
| Simvastatin | 159 |
| Gabapentin | 151 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 109 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 104 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Internal Medicine Physician Overview
How Vaughn Barnick, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
172,737
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider
Vaughn Barnick, MD's 5,554 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.
Nearby Internal 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 Barnick.
Dr. John Abbott
M.D.
Sumter, SC
Dr. Murad Abdelsalam
MD
Rock Hill, SC
Dr. Mohammed Abdulfatah
MD
Orangeburg, SC
Dr. Amjad Abdulrahman
MD
Irmo, SC
Dr. Elizabeth Abell
MD
Spartanburg, SC
Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the South Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Internal Medicine Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
Medicare Part D and MIPS figures describe practice patterns in federal programs only, they are not quality ratings, and PlainDoctor does not rate, rank, or recommend providers.
Healthcare Guides
Learn more about finding, verifying, and understanding healthcare providers.
How to Find a Doctor
Step-by-step guide to choosing a provider
Verify Credentials
Check NPI, board certification & license status
Medical Specialties Explained
Who treats what and how specialties differ
Understanding Medicare Claims Data
What prescribing data reveals about a provider
In-Network vs Out-of-Network
How insurance networks affect your costs
Telehealth Guide
Virtual care options and coverage in 2026
Explore South Carolina
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vaughn Barnick, MD's specialty? ▼
Vaughn Barnick, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in Columbia, South Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does Vaughn Barnick, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Vaughn Barnick, MD wrote 5,554 Medicare Part D claims totaling $401K in drug costs for 372 beneficiaries.
Where is Vaughn Barnick, MD located? ▼
Vaughn Barnick, MD is located at 2750 LAUREL ST STE 303, Columbia, SC, 29204. Phone: (803) 252-1953.
What is Vaughn Barnick, MD's NPI number? ▼
Vaughn Barnick, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548221864, issued on 03/28/2006.
Does Vaughn Barnick, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Vaughn Barnick, MD's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $266K in brand drug costs.
Does Vaughn Barnick, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Vaughn Barnick, MD had 77 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.4%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 172,737 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Vaughn Barnick, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Vaughn Barnick, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Vaughn Barnick, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Vaughn Barnick, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,554 Part D claims and 372 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Vaughn Barnick, MD's credentials? ▼
Vaughn Barnick, MD's NPI is 1548221864 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
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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
Every figure on PlainDoctor is rendered directly from the federal CMS NPPES registry, Medicare Part D, MIPS, and Open Payments records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of May 2026.