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2026 NPPES data Adult Health Nurse Practitioner NPI 1235781782 DNP
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Adult Health Nurse Practitioner in Winston Salem, 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 29,519 in Adult Health Nurse Practitioner, 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
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
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
William Beshears, DNP filed 580 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner in Winston Salem, North Carolina, prescribing 97% generic.
- 580
- Part D claims, 2023
- 97%
- generic prescribing
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William Beshears, DNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
580 Top 34% higher than 66% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about William Beshears, DNP?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
580 52% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Adult Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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William Beshears, DNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an 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.
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%.
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 29,519 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.
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Practice Address
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%
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner average
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.
What William Beshears, DNP prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
73 claims
- Baclofen
Baclofen
62 claims
- Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel
39 claims
- Levetiracetam
Levetiracetam
33 claims
- Gabapentin 29
Gabapentin
29 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin… 28
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
28 claims
- Dexamethasone 27
Dexamethasone
27 claims
- Tizanidine Hcl 22
Tizanidine Hcl
22 claims
| 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.
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Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Overview
How William Beshears, DNP fits within the Adult Health Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
29,519
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.
Dr. Latoya Abbott
ANP
Winston - Salem, NC
Dr. Ebunoluwa Abimbola
ANP
High Point, NC
Dr. Kongit Achew
AGNP
Concord, NC
Dr. Alix Ackerman
APRN, NP-C
Vanceboro, NC
Dr. Donna Adams
RN,MSN,ANP-BC
Durham, NC
Compare Adult Health Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the North Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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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 29,519 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
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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