2026 NPPES data Interventional Cardiology Physician NPI 1437158508 M.D.
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William Parsons, M.D.

Interventional Cardiology Physician in Raleigh, 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 3,400 in Interventional Cardiology Physician, 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
8K
Medicare Part D claims · 828 beneficiaries · Interventional Cardiology Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 18% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

William Parsons, M.D. filed 8,095 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Interventional Cardiology Physician in Raleigh, North Carolina, prescribing 82% generic.

8K
Part D claims, 2023
82%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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William Parsons, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

8,095 Top 3% higher than 97% 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. 2K+: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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

Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)

William Parsons, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about William Parsons, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/20/2005

NPI 1437158508

Primary specialty

Interventional Cardiology Physician

Niche

3,400 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

8,095 171% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,984

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Interventional Cardiology Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers
Clinical Social Worker - 7.1%Clinical Social Worker7.1%Behavior Technician - 6.4%Behavior Technician6.4%Pharmacist - 5%Pharmacist5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 4.5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program4.5%Physical Therapist - 4.3%Physical Therapist4.3%Physician Assistant - 4.2%Physician Assistant4.2%Interventional Cardiology Physician - 0%Interventional Cardiology Physician0%
Largest specialties in North Carolina (% of in-state 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 Interventional Cardiology Physician. 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).

William Parsons, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Interventional Cardiology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 3324 SIX FORKS RD, Raleigh, NC, 27609, with a listed phone of (919) 781-7772. NPI 1437158508 was issued on 07/20/2005.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 8,095 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 828 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.5 million in drug spend, split 18% brand-name and 82% generic by claim count.

Interventional Cardiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,400 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 2,984 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

3324 SIX FORKS RD
Raleigh, NC 27609

Provider Details

NPI 1437158508
Specialty Interventional Cardiology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/20/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where William Parsons, M.D. 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.

Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc
Cary, 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 · Typical

William Parsons, M.D. - brand share 18.0%
Interventional Cardiology Physician average

18% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 8,095 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.

8,095
Total Claims
$1.5M
Total Drug Cost
828
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
19,479
Total Day Supply
581,750
Brand vs Generic
18% brand / 82% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.4M
Generic Drug Cost
$153K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.54
Gender Split
52% female / 48% male
Age Distribution
<65: 42, 65-74: 324, 75-84: 342, 85+: 120

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What William Parsons, 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
Eliquis
Apixaban
723
Metoprolol Succinate
661
Rosuvastatin Calcium
634
Ezetimibe
619
Atorvastatin Calcium
590
Spironolactone
493
Amlodipine Besylate
375
Carvedilol
361
Furosemide
329
Lisinopril
309

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

Interventional Cardiology Physician Overview

How William Parsons, M.D. fits within the Interventional Cardiology Physician landscape nationally.

3,400
Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Cardiology Physician
2,984
Avg Claims per Provider

William Parsons, M.D.'s 8,095 claims are above the specialty average of 2,984.

Nearby Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in North Carolina

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

Compare Interventional Cardiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

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  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • 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 Parsons, M.D.'s specialty?
William Parsons, M.D. specializes in Interventional Cardiology Physician and practices in Raleigh, North Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does William Parsons, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, William Parsons, M.D. wrote 8,095 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.5M in drug costs for 828 beneficiaries.
Where is William Parsons, M.D. located?
William Parsons, M.D. is located at 3324 SIX FORKS RD, Raleigh, NC, 27609. Phone: (919) 781-7772.
What is William Parsons, M.D.'s NPI number?
William Parsons, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437158508, issued on 07/20/2005.
Does William Parsons, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
William Parsons, M.D.'s prescribing is 18% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.4M in brand drug costs.
How many Interventional Cardiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 3,400 Interventional Cardiology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Cardiology Physician provider writes 2,984 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does William Parsons, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, William Parsons, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Eliquis, Metoprolol Succinate, Rosuvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does William Parsons, M.D. accept Medicare?
William Parsons, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 8,095 Part D claims and 828 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify William Parsons, M.D.'s credentials?
William Parsons, M.D.'s NPI is 1437158508 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

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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

Every figure on PlainDoctor is rendered directly from the federal CMS NPPES registry, Medicare Part D, MIPS, and Open Payments records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of May 2026.