2026 NPPES data Acupuncturist NPI 1740217801 MD
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VENUS PITTS, MD

Acupuncturist in DURHAM, North Carolina. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
177
Medicare Part D claims · Acupuncturist avg: 797
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 18% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

VENUS PITTS, MD filed 177 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Acupuncturist in DURHAM, North Carolina, prescribing 82% generic.

177
Part D claims, 2023
82%
generic prescribing

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VENUS PITTS, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

177 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about VENUS PITTS, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/26/2006

NPI 1740217801

Primary specialty

Acupuncturist

Mid-sized

33,269 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

177 78% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 797

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Acupuncturist compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Acupuncturist share within North Carolina

1. Acupuncturist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Acupuncturist share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Acupuncturist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Acupuncturist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Acupuncturist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Acupuncturist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

VENUS PITTS, MD is a Acupuncturist provider practicing in DURHAM, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1740217801. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

VENUS PITTS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Acupuncturist provider holding MD credentials at 2609 N DUKE ST STE 403, DURHAM, NC, 27704, with a listed phone of (919) 416-4700. NPI 1740217801 was issued on 06/26/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PITTS most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 177 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $15K in drug spend, split 18% brand-name and 82% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Acupuncturist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 33,269 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 797 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

2609 N DUKE ST STE 403
DURHAM, NC 27704

Provider Details

NPI 1740217801
Specialty Acupuncturist
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/26/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

VENUS PITTS, MD — brand share 18.0%
Specialty average (est.)

18% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 177 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.

177
Total Claims
$15K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
185
Total Day Supply
2,170
Brand vs Generic
18% brand / 82% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$10K
Generic Drug Cost
$6K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
57.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.24

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Buprenorphine-Naloxone
Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl
125
Suboxone
Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl
22

* 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.

33,269
Acupuncturist Providers in US
55
States with Acupuncturist
797
Avg Claims per Provider

VENUS PITTS, MD's 177 claims are below the specialty average of 797.

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.

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 2023, VENUS PITTS, MD wrote 177 Medicare Part D claims totaling $15K 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.
Does VENUS PITTS, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
VENUS PITTS, MD's prescribing is 18% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $10K in brand drug costs.
How many Acupuncturist providers are there in the US?
There are 33,269 Acupuncturist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Acupuncturist provider writes 797 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does VENUS PITTS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, VENUS PITTS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Buprenorphine-Naloxone, Suboxone. 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 177 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. 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

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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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