NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Acupuncturist NPI 1740217801 MD
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Acupuncturist in Durham, North 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 33,684 in Acupuncturist, 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
156
Medicare Part D claims · Acupuncturist avg: 799
What the federal data shows
Venus Pitts, MD filed 156 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as an Acupuncturist in Durham, North Carolina.
- 156
- Part D claims, 2024
- ≥34th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Venus Pitts, MD
Bare NPI registry listing — limited federal enrichment beyond basic enumeration. Verify all credentials with official sources.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1740217801), first enumerated 06/26/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 156 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Not in federal data
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1740217801 · Acupuncturist
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MID · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1740217801
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MID 34K Acupuncturist
- RX-LIGHT 156
- BOOK-THIN 478 in North Carolina
- PHOTO-ENUM Chau Au, L.AC. · 2006
Venus Pitts, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
156 ≥ 34th percentile 34% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
What does the federal data show about Venus Pitts, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Acupuncturist
Medicare Part D claims
156 80% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Acupuncturist compares to other specialties among North 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 Acupuncturist. 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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1740217801 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Acupuncturist |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 06/26/2006 |
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2024.
156
Total Claims
$11K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 174
- Total Day Supply
- 2,485
- Generic Drug Cost
- $10K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 54.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.84
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Buprenorphine-Naloxone Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl | 120 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Acupuncturist Overview
How Venus Pitts, MD fits within the Acupuncturist landscape nationally.
33,684
Acupuncturist Providers in US
55
States with Acupuncturist
799
Avg Claims per Provider
Venus Pitts, MD's 156 claims are below the specialty average of 799.
Nationwide Acupuncturist peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Pitts, both outside North Carolina so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Acupuncturist Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Pitts.
One of 478 Acupuncturist providers enrolled in North Carolina, 5 are shown here.
Kathy Addison
L.AC.
Wilmington, NC
Lauren Aguirre
Lincolnton, NC
Amy Alena
D.AC
Cary, NC
Rebecca Alexander
L.AC.
Elizabeth City, NC
Lance Allen
L.AC.
Southern Pines, NC
Compare Acupuncturist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Venus Pitts, MD's specialty? ▼
Venus Pitts, MD specializes in Acupuncturist and practices in Durham, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does Venus Pitts, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Venus Pitts, MD wrote 156 Medicare Part D claims totaling $11K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is Venus Pitts, MD located? ▼
Venus Pitts, MD is located at 2609 N DUKE ST STE 403, Durham, NC, 27704. Phone: (919) 416-4700.
What is Venus Pitts, MD's NPI number? ▼
Venus Pitts, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740217801, issued on 06/26/2006.
How many Acupuncturist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 33,684 Acupuncturist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Acupuncturist provider writes 799 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Venus Pitts, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Venus Pitts, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Buprenorphine-Naloxone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Venus Pitts, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Venus Pitts, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 156 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Venus Pitts, MD's credentials? ▼
Venus Pitts, MD's NPI is 1740217801 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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