2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1215922133 M.D.
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DIANA NUNLEY, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician in KINGSPORT, 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
8K
Medicare Part D claims · 558 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

DIANA NUNLEY, M.D. filed 8,363 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in KINGSPORT, Tennessee, prescribing 88% generic.

8K
Part D claims, 2023
88%
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.

DIANA NUNLEY, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

8,363 Top 3% higher than 97% 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%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

DIANA NUNLEY, 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 DIANA NUNLEY, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/16/2005

NPI 1215922133

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

8,363 208% 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).

DIANA NUNLEY, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 4 SHERIDAN SQ, KINGSPORT, TN, 37660, with a listed phone of (423) 246-7931. NPI 1215922133 was issued on 09/16/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what NUNLEY 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 8,363 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 558 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $783K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.5%. 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

4 SHERIDAN SQ
KINGSPORT, TN 37660

Provider Details

NPI 1215922133
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/16/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DIANA NUNLEY, 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.

MOUNTAIN REGION SPEECH AND HEARING CENTER
KINGSPORT, 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).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

DIANA NUNLEY, M.D. — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 8,363 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.

8,363
Total Claims
$783K
Total Drug Cost
558
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
19,077
Total Day Supply
552,645
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$620K
Generic Drug Cost
$158K
Opioid Claims
122 (1.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
184

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.32
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male
Age Distribution
<65: 46, 65-74: 210, 75-84: 219, 85+: 83

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What DIANA NUNLEY, 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
Levothyroxine Sodium
406
Losartan Potassium
374
Amlodipine Besylate
329
Atorvastatin Calcium
321
Gabapentin
255
Omeprazole
228
Lisinopril
197
Hydrochlorothiazide
171
Rosuvastatin Calcium
167
Eliquis
Apixaban
163

* 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 DIANA NUNLEY, 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

DIANA NUNLEY, M.D.'s 8,363 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 NUNLEY.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DIANA NUNLEY, M.D.'s specialty?
DIANA NUNLEY, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in KINGSPORT, Tennessee. Credentials: M.D..
How much does DIANA NUNLEY, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DIANA NUNLEY, M.D. wrote 8,363 Medicare Part D claims totaling $783K in drug costs for 558 beneficiaries.
Where is DIANA NUNLEY, M.D. located?
DIANA NUNLEY, M.D. is located at 4 SHERIDAN SQ, KINGSPORT, TN, 37660. Phone: (423) 246-7931.
What is DIANA NUNLEY, M.D.'s NPI number?
DIANA NUNLEY, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215922133, issued on 09/16/2005.
Does DIANA NUNLEY, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DIANA NUNLEY, M.D.'s prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $620K in brand drug costs.
Does DIANA NUNLEY, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, DIANA NUNLEY, M.D. had 122 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.5%.
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 DIANA NUNLEY, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DIANA NUNLEY, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Losartan Potassium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DIANA NUNLEY, M.D. accept Medicare?
DIANA NUNLEY, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 8,363 Part D claims and 558 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DIANA NUNLEY, M.D.'s credentials?
DIANA NUNLEY, M.D.'s NPI is 1215922133 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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