2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1679564744 M.D.
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WILLIAM FOWLER, M.D.

Family Medicine Physician in MARION, 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
7K
Medicare Part D claims · 509 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

WILLIAM FOWLER, M.D. filed 7,094 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in MARION, North Carolina, prescribing 87% generic.

7K
Part D claims, 2023
87%
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.

WILLIAM FOWLER, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

7,094 Top 4% higher than 96% of 1,370,886 prescribers

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

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)

WILLIAM FOWLER, M.D. 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 WILLIAM FOWLER, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/28/2005

NPI 1679564744

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

7,094 108% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Family Medicine Physician share within North Carolina

1. Family Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Family Medicine Physician share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Family Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine Physician) — 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 FOWLER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2293 SUGAR HILL RD STE D, MARION, NC, 28752, with a listed phone of (828) 652-8727. NPI 1679564744 was issued on 10/28/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FOWLER 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 7,094 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 509 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $884K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.6%. 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.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

2293 SUGAR HILL RD STE D
MARION, NC 28752

Provider Details

NPI 1679564744
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/28/2005

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

WILLIAM FOWLER, M.D. — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 7,094 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.

7,094
Total Claims
$884K
Total Drug Cost
509
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
17,971
Total Day Supply
534,238
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$750K
Generic Drug Cost
$131K
Opioid Claims
112 (1.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
34

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.02
Gender Split
44% female / 56% male
Age Distribution
<65: 53, 65-74: 249, 75-84: 161, 85+: 46

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What WILLIAM FOWLER, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
459
Amlodipine Besylate
327
Lisinopril
320
Omeprazole
307
Losartan Potassium
261
Simvastatin
256
Levothyroxine Sodium
253
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
214
Warfarin Sodium
180
Hydrochlorothiazide
164

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How WILLIAM FOWLER, M.D. fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

WILLIAM FOWLER, M.D.'s 7,094 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in North Carolina

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

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WILLIAM FOWLER, M.D.'s specialty?
WILLIAM FOWLER, M.D. specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in MARION, North Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does WILLIAM FOWLER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, WILLIAM FOWLER, M.D. wrote 7,094 Medicare Part D claims totaling $884K in drug costs for 509 beneficiaries.
Where is WILLIAM FOWLER, M.D. located?
WILLIAM FOWLER, M.D. is located at 2293 SUGAR HILL RD STE D, MARION, NC, 28752. Phone: (828) 652-8727.
What is WILLIAM FOWLER, M.D.'s NPI number?
WILLIAM FOWLER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679564744, issued on 10/28/2005.
Does WILLIAM FOWLER, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
WILLIAM FOWLER, M.D.'s prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $750K in brand drug costs.
Does WILLIAM FOWLER, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, WILLIAM FOWLER, M.D. had 112 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.6%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does WILLIAM FOWLER, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, WILLIAM FOWLER, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does WILLIAM FOWLER, M.D. accept Medicare?
WILLIAM FOWLER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 7,094 Part D claims and 509 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify WILLIAM FOWLER, M.D.'s credentials?
WILLIAM FOWLER, M.D.'s NPI is 1679564744 with credentials M.D.. 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.

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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