2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1558466425 M.D.
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Buford Turpin, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician in Murfreesboro, 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
594
Medicare Part D claims · 57 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
76%
generic claims · 24% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

Buford Turpin, M.D. filed 594 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, prescribing 76% generic.

594
Part D claims, 2023
76%
generic prescribing

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Buford Turpin, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

594 Top 34% higher than 66% 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

Buford Turpin, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about Buford Turpin, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/14/2006

NPI 1558466425

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

594 78% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Tennessee

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

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).

Buford Turpin, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 517 HIGHLAND TER, Murfreesboro, TN, 37130, with a listed phone of (615) 898-1669. NPI 1558466425 was issued on 09/14/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Turpin 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 594 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 57 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $166K in drug spend, split 24% brand-name and 76% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.2%. 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

517 HIGHLAND TER
Murfreesboro, TN 37130

Provider Details

NPI 1558466425
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/14/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

Buford Turpin, M.D. — brand share 24.0%
Specialty average (est.)

24% brand-name claims vs 76% generic, on 594 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.

594
Total Claims
$166K
Total Drug Cost
57
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,126
Total Day Supply
33,189
Brand vs Generic
24% brand / 76% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$133K
Generic Drug Cost
$22K
Opioid Claims
13 (2.2% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.25
Gender Split
46% female / 54% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Buford Turpin, 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
Buprenorphine-Naloxone
Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl
121
Levothyroxine Sodium
38
Suboxone
Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl
27
Gabapentin
24
Pantoprazole Sodium
22
Simvastatin
20
Olmesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide
Olmesartan/Hydrochlorothiazide
18
Synthroid
Levothyroxine Sodium
18
Lisinopril
13
Lovastatin
13

* 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 Buford Turpin, M.D. 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

Buford Turpin, M.D.'s 594 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Tennessee

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

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

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • 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 Tennessee medical board — federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Internal Medicine Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Buford Turpin, M.D.'s specialty?
Buford Turpin, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Buford Turpin, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Buford Turpin, M.D. wrote 594 Medicare Part D claims totaling $166K in drug costs for 57 beneficiaries.
Where is Buford Turpin, M.D. located?
Buford Turpin, M.D. is located at 517 HIGHLAND TER, Murfreesboro, TN, 37130. Phone: (615) 898-1669.
What is Buford Turpin, M.D.'s NPI number?
Buford Turpin, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558466425, issued on 09/14/2006.
Does Buford Turpin, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Buford Turpin, M.D.'s prescribing is 24% brand-name and 76% generic drugs by claim count, with $133K in brand drug costs.
Does Buford Turpin, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, Buford Turpin, M.D. had 13 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.2%.
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 Buford Turpin, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Buford Turpin, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Buprenorphine-Naloxone, Levothyroxine Sodium, Suboxone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Buford Turpin, M.D. accept Medicare?
Buford Turpin, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 594 Part D claims and 57 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Buford Turpin, M.D.'s credentials?
Buford Turpin, M.D.'s NPI is 1558466425 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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