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WILLIAM BESHEARS, DNP

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner in WINSTON SALEM, 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
580
Medicare Part D claims · 233 beneficiaries · Adult Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: WILLIAM BESHEARS, DNP is a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in WINSTON SALEM, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 580 claims across 233 beneficiaries — 3% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: WILLIAM BESHEARS, DNP filed 580 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across WINSTON SALEM, North Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

WILLIAM BESHEARS, DNP at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/15/2019

NPI 1235781782

Primary specialty

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

29,492 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

580 52% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,201

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Adult Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner share within North Carolina

1. Adult Health Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Adult Health Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Adult Health Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Adult Health Nurse Practitioner) — 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).

WILLIAM BESHEARS, DNP is a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in WINSTON SALEM, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DNP. NPI: 1235781782. 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.

WILLIAM BESHEARS, DNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider holding DNP credentials at 190 KIMEL PARK DR STE 155, WINSTON SALEM, NC, 27103, with a listed phone of (336) 765-6637. NPI 1235781782 was issued on 07/15/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BESHEARS 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 580 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 233 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $14K in drug spend, split 3% brand-name and 97% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 19.1%. 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.

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 29,492 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,201 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

190 KIMEL PARK DR STE 155
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103

Provider Details

NPI 1235781782
Specialty Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
Credentials DNP
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/15/2019

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where WILLIAM BESHEARS, DNP 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.

NOVANT HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP, LLC
BERMUDA RUN, NC

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

WILLIAM BESHEARS, DNP — brand share 3.0%
Specialty average (est.)

3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 580 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.

580
Total Claims
$14K
Total Drug Cost
233
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
743
Total Day Supply
16,484
Brand vs Generic
3% brand / 97% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$5K
Generic Drug Cost
$10K
Opioid Claims
111 (19.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
17

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.44
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 70, 65-74: 97, 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.

Drug Claims
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
73
Baclofen
62
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
39
Levetiracetam
33
Gabapentin
29
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
28
Dexamethasone
27
Tizanidine Hcl
22
Methylprednisolone
21
Famotidine
20

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Overview

How WILLIAM BESHEARS, DNP fits within the Adult Health Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

29,492
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
55
States with Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
1,201
Avg Claims per Provider

WILLIAM BESHEARS, DNP's 580 claims are below the specialty average of 1,201.

Nearby Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BESHEARS.

Compare Adult Health Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WILLIAM BESHEARS, DNP's specialty?
WILLIAM BESHEARS, DNP specializes in Adult Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in WINSTON SALEM, North Carolina. Credentials: DNP.
How much does WILLIAM BESHEARS, DNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, WILLIAM BESHEARS, DNP wrote 580 Medicare Part D claims totaling $14K in drug costs for 233 beneficiaries.
Where is WILLIAM BESHEARS, DNP located?
WILLIAM BESHEARS, DNP is located at 190 KIMEL PARK DR STE 155, WINSTON SALEM, NC, 27103. Phone: (336) 765-6637.
What is WILLIAM BESHEARS, DNP's NPI number?
WILLIAM BESHEARS, DNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235781782, issued on 07/15/2019.
Does WILLIAM BESHEARS, DNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
WILLIAM BESHEARS, DNP's prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $5K in brand drug costs.
Does WILLIAM BESHEARS, DNP prescribe opioids?
Yes, WILLIAM BESHEARS, DNP had 111 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 19.1%.
How many Adult Health Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 29,492 Adult Health Nurse Practitioner providers across 55 states in the US. The average Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,201 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does WILLIAM BESHEARS, DNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, WILLIAM BESHEARS, DNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Baclofen, Clopidogrel. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does WILLIAM BESHEARS, DNP accept Medicare?
WILLIAM BESHEARS, DNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 580 Part D claims and 233 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify WILLIAM BESHEARS, DNP's credentials?
WILLIAM BESHEARS, DNP's NPI is 1235781782 with credentials DNP. 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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