2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1316933955 MD
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DAVID ALLEN, MD

Internal Medicine 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
7K
Medicare Part D claims · 495 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
85.4075/100
▲ 2 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$271.39
13 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: DAVID ALLEN, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in NASHVILLE, Tennessee with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 7K claims across 495 beneficiaries — 12% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 85.4075/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $271.39 across 13 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: DAVID ALLEN, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 85.4075 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 7,029 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

DAVID ALLEN, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

DAVID ALLEN, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/20/2005

NPI 1316933955

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

7,029 159% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

MIPS final score

85.4075/100 2.3075000000000045% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

DAVID ALLEN, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Internal Medicine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
85.4075/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 85.4075/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%85.4%
MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 85.4075/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

DAVID ALLEN, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider practicing in NASHVILLE, Tennessee, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1316933955. 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.

DAVID ALLEN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2400 PATTERSON ST, NASHVILLE, TN, 37203, with a listed phone of (615) 342-5900. NPI 1316933955 was issued on 09/20/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ALLEN 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 7,029 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 495 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $591K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.0%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 85.4075/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 74.0136), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

2400 PATTERSON ST
NASHVILLE, TN 37203

Provider Details

NPI 1316933955
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/20/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

85.4075
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
74.0136
Quality
99
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DAVID ALLEN, MD 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.

LEGACY HEALTHCARE SERVICES INC
HERMITAGE, TN
SELECT PHYSICAL THERAPY HOLDINGS INC
CLARKSVILLE, 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 DAVID ALLEN, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$271

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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 · Typical

DAVID ALLEN, MD — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 7,029 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.

7,029
Total Claims
$591K
Total Drug Cost
495
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
15,994
Total Day Supply
461,508
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$435K
Generic Drug Cost
$155K
Opioid Claims
210 (3.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
345

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.92
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Levothyroxine Sodium
325
Amlodipine Besylate
300
Alprazolam
254
Atorvastatin Calcium
243
Pantoprazole Sodium
242
Losartan Potassium
230
Rosuvastatin Calcium
204
Sertraline Hcl
165
Hydrochlorothiazide
148
Zolpidem Tartrate
140

* 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 DAVID ALLEN, MD 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

DAVID ALLEN, MD's 7,029 claims are above 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 ALLEN.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DAVID ALLEN, MD's specialty?
DAVID ALLEN, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in NASHVILLE, Tennessee. Credentials: MD.
How much does DAVID ALLEN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DAVID ALLEN, MD wrote 7,029 Medicare Part D claims totaling $591K in drug costs for 495 beneficiaries.
What is DAVID ALLEN, MD's Medicare quality score?
DAVID ALLEN, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 85.4075/100 (Quality: 74.0136). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is DAVID ALLEN, MD located?
DAVID ALLEN, MD is located at 2400 PATTERSON ST, NASHVILLE, TN, 37203. Phone: (615) 342-5900.
What is DAVID ALLEN, MD's NPI number?
DAVID ALLEN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316933955, issued on 09/20/2005.
Does DAVID ALLEN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DAVID ALLEN, MD's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $435K in brand drug costs.
Does DAVID ALLEN, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, DAVID ALLEN, MD had 210 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.0%.
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 DAVID ALLEN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DAVID ALLEN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Amlodipine Besylate, Alprazolam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DAVID ALLEN, MD accept Medicare?
DAVID ALLEN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 7,029 Part D claims and 495 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DAVID ALLEN, MD's credentials?
DAVID ALLEN, MD's NPI is 1316933955 with credentials MD. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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