John Player, MD
NPI 1629077615 · Family Medicine Physician · Leland, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Player, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Leland, NC (NPI 1629077615).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629077615
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2006-00469 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
6 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,592 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 279 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 252 | $120 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 168 | $9 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 122 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 97 | $10 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides) |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 35 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 45 | 34 |
| Gabapentin | 43 | 25 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 42 | 22 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 41 | 18 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 39 | 24 |
| Spironolactone | 28 | — |
| Metoprolol Succinate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$15 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (5)
- 5221 Paramount Pkwy Ste 220Morrisville, NC 27560-5490Phone: (984) 215-6050
- 1960 S 16th StWilmington, NC 28401-6676Phone: (910) 343-9991
- 7420 Market StWilmington, NC 28411-9453Phone: (910) 686-2525
- 510 Carolina Bay DrSte 110Wilmington, NC 28403-2041Phone: (910) 662-6000
- 5145 S College RdWilmington, NC 28412-2207Phone: (910) 792-1144
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-07-20
- Last updated
- 2025-03-18
- Certified
- 2025-03-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Player's NPI number?
- John Player's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629077615, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Player's specialty?
- John Player is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Player located?
- John Player's practice location on file with NPPES is 1333 S Dickinson Dr, Leland, NC 28451-6430.
- What is John Player's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Player is (910) 332-0241.
- Does John Player accept Medicare?
- John Player is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Player's NPI active?
- Yes — John Player's NPI (1629077615) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-03-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.