2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery Physician NPI 1447236815 MD
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WRIGHT SKINNER, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in KINGSTREE, 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
526
Medicare Part D claims · 135 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician avg: 324
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: WRIGHT SKINNER, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in KINGSTREE, South Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 526 claims across 135 beneficiaries — 7% brand-name prescribing .

What the federal data shows

WRIGHT SKINNER, MD filed 526 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in KINGSTREE, South Carolina, prescribing 93% generic.

526
Part D claims, 2023
93%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

WRIGHT SKINNER, MD 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).

WRIGHT SKINNER, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/19/2005

NPI 1447236815

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

25,781 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

526 62% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 324

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Orthopaedic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician share within South Carolina

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Orthopaedic Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Orthopaedic Surgery 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).

WRIGHT SKINNER, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider practicing in KINGSTREE, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1447236815. 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.

WRIGHT SKINNER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 402 NELSON BLVD STE 400, KINGSTREE, SC, 29556, with a listed phone of (843) 355-5363. NPI 1447236815 was issued on 12/19/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SKINNER 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 526 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 135 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $24K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 51.1%. 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.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 25,781 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 324 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

402 NELSON BLVD STE 400
KINGSTREE, SC 29556

Provider Details

NPI 1447236815
Specialty Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/19/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where WRIGHT SKINNER, MD 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
KINGSTREE, 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).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

WRIGHT SKINNER, MD — brand share 7.0%
Specialty average (est.)

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 526 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.

526
Total Claims
$24K
Total Drug Cost
135
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
554
Total Day Supply
8,593
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$17K
Generic Drug Cost
$7K
Opioid Claims
269 (51.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
11

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.22
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Oxycodone Hcl
248
Diclofenac Sodium
121
Celecoxib
54
Xarelto
Rivaroxaban
32
Prednisone
16
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
11

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

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Overview

How WRIGHT SKINNER, MD fits within the Orthopaedic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

25,781
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
324
Avg Claims per Provider

WRIGHT SKINNER, MD's 526 claims are above the specialty average of 324.

Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in South Carolina

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

Compare Orthopaedic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WRIGHT SKINNER, MD's specialty?
WRIGHT SKINNER, MD specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery Physician and practices in KINGSTREE, South Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does WRIGHT SKINNER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, WRIGHT SKINNER, MD wrote 526 Medicare Part D claims totaling $24K in drug costs for 135 beneficiaries.
Where is WRIGHT SKINNER, MD located?
WRIGHT SKINNER, MD is located at 402 NELSON BLVD STE 400, KINGSTREE, SC, 29556. Phone: (843) 355-5363.
What is WRIGHT SKINNER, MD's NPI number?
WRIGHT SKINNER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447236815, issued on 12/19/2005.
Does WRIGHT SKINNER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
WRIGHT SKINNER, MD's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $17K in brand drug costs.
Does WRIGHT SKINNER, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, WRIGHT SKINNER, MD had 269 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 51.1%.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 25,781 Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider writes 324 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does WRIGHT SKINNER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, WRIGHT SKINNER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Diclofenac Sodium, Celecoxib. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does WRIGHT SKINNER, MD accept Medicare?
WRIGHT SKINNER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 526 Part D claims and 135 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify WRIGHT SKINNER, MD's credentials?
WRIGHT SKINNER, MD's NPI is 1447236815 with credentials MD. 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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