2026 NPPES data Plastic Surgery Physician NPI 1265440416 M.D.
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BRIAN TIERNEY, M.D.

Plastic Surgery Physician in NASHVILLE, Tennessee. 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
262
Medicare Part D claims · 76 beneficiaries · Plastic Surgery Physician avg: 84
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$2.9K
69 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: BRIAN TIERNEY, M.D. is a Plastic Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in NASHVILLE, Tennessee with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 262 claims across 76 beneficiaries — 5% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $2.9K across 69 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: BRIAN TIERNEY, M.D. filed 262 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across NASHVILLE, Tennessee. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

BRIAN TIERNEY, 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).

BRIAN TIERNEY, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/04/2006

NPI 1265440416

Primary specialty

Plastic Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

5,316 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

262 212% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 84

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Plastic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Plastic Surgery Physician share within Tennessee

1. Plastic Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Plastic Surgery Physician share within Tennessee

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

BRIAN TIERNEY, M.D. is a Plastic Surgery Physician provider practicing in NASHVILLE, Tennessee, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1265440416. 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.

BRIAN TIERNEY, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Plastic Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2004 HAYES STREET, NASHVILLE, TN, 37203, with a listed phone of (615) 320-8585. NPI 1265440416 was issued on 08/04/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what TIERNEY 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 262 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 76 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 31.7%. 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.

Plastic Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 5,316 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 84 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

2004 HAYES STREET
NASHVILLE, TN 37203

Provider Details

NPI 1265440416
Specialty Plastic Surgery Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/04/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BRIAN TIERNEY, 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.

ADVANCED DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING PC
NASHVILLE, TN

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 BRIAN TIERNEY, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.9K

Largest payer

RTI SURGICAL, 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 · Generic-heavy

BRIAN TIERNEY, M.D. — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 262 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.

262
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
76
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
262
Total Day Supply
1,630
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$105
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
83 (31.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
139

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.08
Gender Split
100% female / 0% male
Age Distribution
<65: 14, 65-74: 51, 75-84: 11, 85+: 0

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Doxycycline Hyclate
114
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
76
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
16

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

Plastic Surgery Physician Overview

How BRIAN TIERNEY, M.D. fits within the Plastic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

5,316
Plastic Surgery Physician Providers in US
52
States with Plastic Surgery Physician
84
Avg Claims per Provider

BRIAN TIERNEY, M.D.'s 262 claims are above the specialty average of 84.

Nearby Plastic Surgery Physician Providers in Tennessee

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Tennessee, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as TIERNEY.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRIAN TIERNEY, M.D.'s specialty?
BRIAN TIERNEY, M.D. specializes in Plastic Surgery Physician and practices in NASHVILLE, Tennessee. Credentials: M.D..
How much does BRIAN TIERNEY, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRIAN TIERNEY, M.D. wrote 262 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 76 beneficiaries.
Where is BRIAN TIERNEY, M.D. located?
BRIAN TIERNEY, M.D. is located at 2004 HAYES STREET, NASHVILLE, TN, 37203. Phone: (615) 320-8585.
What is BRIAN TIERNEY, M.D.'s NPI number?
BRIAN TIERNEY, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265440416, issued on 08/04/2006.
Does BRIAN TIERNEY, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BRIAN TIERNEY, M.D.'s prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $105 in brand drug costs.
Does BRIAN TIERNEY, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, BRIAN TIERNEY, M.D. had 83 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 31.7%.
How many Plastic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 5,316 Plastic Surgery Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Plastic Surgery Physician provider writes 84 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BRIAN TIERNEY, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BRIAN TIERNEY, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Doxycycline Hyclate, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BRIAN TIERNEY, M.D. accept Medicare?
BRIAN TIERNEY, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 262 Part D claims and 76 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRIAN TIERNEY, M.D.'s credentials?
BRIAN TIERNEY, M.D.'s NPI is 1265440416 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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