2026 NPPES data Emergency Medicine Physician NPI 1538116132 M.D.
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CAROL PARKS, M.D.

Emergency Medicine Physician in SEVIERVILLE, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 965 beneficiaries · Emergency Medicine Physician avg: 352
Generic prescribing
98%
generic claims · 2% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

CAROL PARKS, M.D. filed 1,679 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Emergency Medicine Physician in SEVIERVILLE, Tennessee, prescribing 98% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
98%
generic prescribing

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CAROL PARKS, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,679 Top 18% higher than 82% 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%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 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-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

CAROL PARKS, 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 CAROL PARKS, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/28/2006

NPI 1538116132

Primary specialty

Emergency Medicine Physician

High-volume

64,398 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,679 377% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 352

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Emergency Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Emergency Medicine Physician share within Tennessee

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

CAROL PARKS, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Emergency Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 3158 SMOKIES EDGE ROAD, SEVIERVILLE, TN, 37862, with a listed phone of (865) 429-2331. NPI 1538116132 was issued on 05/28/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PARKS 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 1,679 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 965 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $26K in drug spend, split 2% brand-name and 98% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.3%. 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.

Emergency Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 64,398 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 352 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

3158 SMOKIES EDGE ROAD
SEVIERVILLE, TN 37862

Provider Details

NPI 1538116132
Specialty Emergency Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/28/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

CAROL PARKS, M.D. — brand share 2.0%
Specialty average (est.)

2% brand-name claims vs 98% generic, on 1,679 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.

1,679
Total Claims
$26K
Total Drug Cost
965
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,709
Total Day Supply
13,343
Brand vs Generic
2% brand / 98% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1K
Generic Drug Cost
$13K
Opioid Claims
39 (2.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
989

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.17
Gender Split
68% female / 32% male
Age Distribution
<65: 124, 65-74: 441, 75-84: 298, 85+: 102

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CAROL PARKS, 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
Azithromycin
605
Naproxen
129
Lagevrio (Eua)
Molnupiravir
96
Cefdinir
84
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
79
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
75
Doxycycline Hyclate
60
Methylprednisolone
58
Clindamycin Hcl
52
Cephalexin
45

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

Emergency Medicine Physician Overview

How CAROL PARKS, M.D. fits within the Emergency Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

64,398
Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Emergency Medicine Physician
352
Avg Claims per Provider

CAROL PARKS, M.D.'s 1,679 claims are above the specialty average of 352.

Nearby Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in Tennessee

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CAROL PARKS, M.D.'s specialty?
CAROL PARKS, M.D. specializes in Emergency Medicine Physician and practices in SEVIERVILLE, Tennessee. Credentials: M.D..
How much does CAROL PARKS, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CAROL PARKS, M.D. wrote 1,679 Medicare Part D claims totaling $26K in drug costs for 965 beneficiaries.
Where is CAROL PARKS, M.D. located?
CAROL PARKS, M.D. is located at 3158 SMOKIES EDGE ROAD, SEVIERVILLE, TN, 37862. Phone: (865) 429-2331.
What is CAROL PARKS, M.D.'s NPI number?
CAROL PARKS, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538116132, issued on 05/28/2006.
Does CAROL PARKS, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CAROL PARKS, M.D.'s prescribing is 2% brand-name and 98% generic drugs by claim count, with $1K in brand drug costs.
Does CAROL PARKS, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, CAROL PARKS, M.D. had 39 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.3%.
How many Emergency Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 64,398 Emergency Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Emergency Medicine Physician provider writes 352 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CAROL PARKS, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CAROL PARKS, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Azithromycin, Naproxen, Lagevrio (Eua). This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CAROL PARKS, M.D. accept Medicare?
CAROL PARKS, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,679 Part D claims and 965 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CAROL PARKS, M.D.'s credentials?
CAROL PARKS, M.D.'s NPI is 1538116132 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.

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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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