2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1679547061 M.D.
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CHARLES TAPLEY, M.D.

Family Medicine Physician in HIXSON, 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
503
Medicare Part D claims · 342 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$507.26
28 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

CHARLES TAPLEY, M.D. filed 503 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in HIXSON, Tennessee, prescribing 94% generic.

503
Part D claims, 2023
94%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

CHARLES TAPLEY, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

503 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

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 certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CHARLES TAPLEY, 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).

What does the federal data show about CHARLES TAPLEY, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/14/2006

NPI 1679547061

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

503 85% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Tennessee

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

CHARLES TAPLEY, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2051 HAMILL RD STE 210, HIXSON, TN, 37343, with a listed phone of (423) 870-1999. NPI 1679547061 was issued on 02/14/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what TAPLEY 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 503 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 342 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $7K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count. 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.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

2051 HAMILL RD STE 210
HIXSON, TN 37343

Provider Details

NPI 1679547061
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/14/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHARLES TAPLEY, 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.

MEMORIAL HEALTH PARTNERS FOUNDATION, INC
HIXSON, 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 CHARLES TAPLEY, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$507

Largest payer

Novo Nordisk 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

CHARLES TAPLEY, M.D. — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 503 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.

503
Total Claims
$7K
Total Drug Cost
342
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
511
Total Day Supply
4,354
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1K
Generic Drug Cost
$6K
Antibiotic Claims
263

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.05
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male
Age Distribution
<65: 37, 65-74: 179, 75-84: 100, 85+: 26

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CHARLES TAPLEY, 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
49
Cefdinir
47
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro
Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst
47
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
46
Prednisone
46
Methylprednisolone
33
Cephalexin
19
Doxycycline Hyclate
17
Lagevrio (Eua)
Molnupiravir
17
Paxlovid (Eua)
Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir
17

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How CHARLES TAPLEY, M.D. fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

CHARLES TAPLEY, M.D.'s 503 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Tennessee

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHARLES TAPLEY, M.D.'s specialty?
CHARLES TAPLEY, M.D. specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in HIXSON, Tennessee. Credentials: M.D..
How much does CHARLES TAPLEY, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHARLES TAPLEY, M.D. wrote 503 Medicare Part D claims totaling $7K in drug costs for 342 beneficiaries.
Where is CHARLES TAPLEY, M.D. located?
CHARLES TAPLEY, M.D. is located at 2051 HAMILL RD STE 210, HIXSON, TN, 37343. Phone: (423) 870-1999.
What is CHARLES TAPLEY, M.D.'s NPI number?
CHARLES TAPLEY, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679547061, issued on 02/14/2006.
Does CHARLES TAPLEY, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHARLES TAPLEY, M.D.'s prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $1K in brand drug costs.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHARLES TAPLEY, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHARLES TAPLEY, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Azithromycin, Cefdinir, Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHARLES TAPLEY, M.D. accept Medicare?
CHARLES TAPLEY, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 503 Part D claims and 342 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHARLES TAPLEY, M.D.'s credentials?
CHARLES TAPLEY, M.D.'s NPI is 1679547061 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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