2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1871813733
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WILLIAM PERKINS

Internal Medicine Physician in SUMTER, South 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
476
Medicare Part D claims · 239 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
68%
generic claims · 32% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$114.8
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

WILLIAM PERKINS filed 476 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in SUMTER, South Carolina, prescribing 68% generic.

476
Part D claims, 2023
68%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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 PERKINS's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

476 Top 38% higher than 62% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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

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 certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

WILLIAM PERKINS 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 PERKINS?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/02/2010

NPI 1871813733

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

476 82% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within South Carolina

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Internal 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 PERKINS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider at 115 N SUMTER ST STE 315, SUMTER, SC, 29150, with a listed phone of (803) 774-9787. NPI 1871813733 was issued on 06/02/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PERKINS 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 476 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 239 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $125K in drug spend, split 32% brand-name and 68% 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.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

115 N SUMTER ST STE 315
SUMTER, SC 29150

Provider Details

NPI 1871813733
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/02/2010

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where WILLIAM PERKINS 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.

MUSC COMMUNITY PHYSICIANS
ORANGEBURG, SC

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

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for WILLIAM PERKINS. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$115

Largest payer

ABBVIE INC.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

WILLIAM PERKINS — brand share 32.0%
Specialty average (est.)

32% brand-name claims vs 68% generic, on 476 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.

476
Total Claims
$125K
Total Drug Cost
239
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
542
Total Day Supply
10,090
Brand vs Generic
32% brand / 68% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$113K
Generic Drug Cost
$13K
Antibiotic Claims
32

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.70
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male
Age Distribution
<65: 69, 65-74: 135, 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 PERKINS 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
Omeprazole
59
Pantoprazole Sodium
40
Clenpiq
Sod Picosulf/Mag Ox/Citric Ac
27
Dicyclomine Hcl
22
Rabeprazole Sodium
15
Linzess
Linaclotide
14
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
12
Gavilyte-G
"Peg3350/Sod Sulf
N/A
Peg-3350 And Electrolytes
"Peg3350/Sod Sulf
N/A
Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf
"Sodium
N/A

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How WILLIAM PERKINS fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

WILLIAM PERKINS's 476 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in South Carolina

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WILLIAM PERKINS's specialty?
WILLIAM PERKINS specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in SUMTER, South Carolina.
How much does WILLIAM PERKINS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, WILLIAM PERKINS wrote 476 Medicare Part D claims totaling $125K in drug costs for 239 beneficiaries.
Where is WILLIAM PERKINS located?
WILLIAM PERKINS is located at 115 N SUMTER ST STE 315, SUMTER, SC, 29150. Phone: (803) 774-9787.
What is WILLIAM PERKINS's NPI number?
WILLIAM PERKINS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871813733, issued on 06/02/2010.
Does WILLIAM PERKINS prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
WILLIAM PERKINS's prescribing is 32% brand-name and 68% generic drugs by claim count, with $113K in brand drug costs.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does WILLIAM PERKINS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, WILLIAM PERKINS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Omeprazole, Pantoprazole Sodium, Clenpiq. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does WILLIAM PERKINS accept Medicare?
WILLIAM PERKINS appears in CMS Medicare data with 476 Part D claims and 239 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify WILLIAM PERKINS's credentials?
WILLIAM PERKINS's NPI is 1871813733. 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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