2026 NPPES data Legal Medicine NPI 1518960640 MD
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EMMANUEL OBI, MD

Legal Medicine in BROWNSVILLE, 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
11K
Medicare Part D claims · 686 beneficiaries · Legal Medicine avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$237.04
7 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

EMMANUEL OBI, MD filed 11,029 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Legal Medicine in BROWNSVILLE, Tennessee, prescribing 88% generic.

11K
Part D claims, 2023
88%
generic prescribing
$237.04
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

EMMANUEL OBI, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

11,029 Top 2% higher than 98% 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

What does the federal data show about EMMANUEL OBI, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/23/2005

NPI 1518960640

Primary specialty

Legal Medicine

Niche

1,067 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

11,029 291% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,821

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Legal Medicine compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Legal Medicine share within Tennessee

1. Legal Medicine42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Legal Medicine share within Tennessee

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Legal Medicine) — 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).

EMMANUEL OBI, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Legal Medicine provider holding MD credentials at 1215 E COLLEGE ST, BROWNSVILLE, TN, 38012, with a listed phone of (731) 772-3442. NPI 1518960640 was issued on 05/23/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what OBI 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 11,029 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 686 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.1 million in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.5%. 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.

Legal Medicine is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,067 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 2,821 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

1215 E COLLEGE ST
BROWNSVILLE, TN 38012

Provider Details

NPI 1518960640
Specialty Legal Medicine
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/23/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where EMMANUEL OBI, 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.

COGENT HEALTHCARE OF TENNESSEE, PC
DYERSBURG, TN
FIRSTCARE MEDICAL CENTER, PC
BROWNSVILLE, 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 EMMANUEL OBI, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$237

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

EMMANUEL OBI, MD — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 11,029 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.

11,029
Total Claims
$1.1M
Total Drug Cost
686
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
20,766
Total Day Supply
592,920
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$907K
Generic Drug Cost
$217K
Opioid Claims
496 (4.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
546

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.85
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 183, 65-74: 292, 75-84: 153, 85+: 58

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What EMMANUEL OBI, MD 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
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
403
Furosemide
363
Amlodipine Besylate
349
Atorvastatin Calcium
339
Prednisone
298
Pantoprazole Sodium
295
Carvedilol
292
Metformin Hcl
289
Potassium Chloride
280
Losartan Potassium
272

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

Legal Medicine Overview

How EMMANUEL OBI, MD fits within the Legal Medicine landscape nationally.

1,067
Legal Medicine Providers in US
51
States with Legal Medicine
2,821
Avg Claims per Provider

EMMANUEL OBI, MD's 11,029 claims are above the specialty average of 2,821.

Nearby Legal Medicine Providers in Tennessee

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

Compare Legal Medicine nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is EMMANUEL OBI, MD's specialty?
EMMANUEL OBI, MD specializes in Legal Medicine and practices in BROWNSVILLE, Tennessee. Credentials: MD.
How much does EMMANUEL OBI, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, EMMANUEL OBI, MD wrote 11,029 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.1M in drug costs for 686 beneficiaries.
Where is EMMANUEL OBI, MD located?
EMMANUEL OBI, MD is located at 1215 E COLLEGE ST, BROWNSVILLE, TN, 38012. Phone: (731) 772-3442.
What is EMMANUEL OBI, MD's NPI number?
EMMANUEL OBI, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518960640, issued on 05/23/2005.
Does EMMANUEL OBI, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
EMMANUEL OBI, MD's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $907K in brand drug costs.
Does EMMANUEL OBI, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, EMMANUEL OBI, MD had 496 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.5%.
How many Legal Medicine providers are there in the US?
There are 1,067 Legal Medicine providers across 51 states in the US. The average Legal Medicine provider writes 2,821 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does EMMANUEL OBI, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, EMMANUEL OBI, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Furosemide, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does EMMANUEL OBI, MD accept Medicare?
EMMANUEL OBI, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 11,029 Part D claims and 686 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify EMMANUEL OBI, MD's credentials?
EMMANUEL OBI, MD's NPI is 1518960640 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.
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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