2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1538279047 M.D.
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Erin Cline, M.D.

Family Medicine Physician in Erin, 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 · 179 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
80%
generic claims · 20% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

Erin Cline, M.D. filed 2,058 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in Erin, Tennessee, prescribing 80% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
80%
generic prescribing

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Erin Cline, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

2,058 Top 16% higher than 84% 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-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

Erin Cline, 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 Erin Cline, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/30/2006

NPI 1538279047

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,058 40% 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).

Erin Cline, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 5917 E MAIN ST, Erin, TN, 37061, with a listed phone of (931) 289-4325. NPI 1538279047 was issued on 08/30/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Cline 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 2,058 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 179 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $207K in drug spend, split 20% brand-name and 80% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.0%. 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.

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

5917 E MAIN ST
Erin, TN 37061

Provider Details

NPI 1538279047
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/30/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

Erin Cline, M.D. — brand share 20.0%
Specialty average (est.)

20% brand-name claims vs 80% generic, on 2,058 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.

2,058
Total Claims
$207K
Total Drug Cost
179
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,536
Total Day Supply
97,706
Brand vs Generic
20% brand / 80% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$171K
Generic Drug Cost
$34K
Opioid Claims
82 (4.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
74

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.99
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 13, 65-74: 108, 75-84: 41, 85+: 17

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Erin Cline, 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
Shingrix
Varicella-Zoster Ge/As01b/Pf
73
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
52
Losartan Potassium
50
Furosemide
49
Atorvastatin Calcium
44
Pantoprazole Sodium
44
Levothyroxine Sodium
43
Gabapentin
42
Rosuvastatin Calcium
39
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
37

* 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 Erin Cline, 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

Erin Cline, M.D.'s 2,058 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 Cline.

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

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry — providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Tennessee medical board — federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Family Medicine Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Erin Cline, M.D.'s specialty?
Erin Cline, M.D. specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in Erin, Tennessee. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Erin Cline, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Erin Cline, M.D. wrote 2,058 Medicare Part D claims totaling $207K in drug costs for 179 beneficiaries.
Where is Erin Cline, M.D. located?
Erin Cline, M.D. is located at 5917 E MAIN ST, Erin, TN, 37061. Phone: (931) 289-4325.
What is Erin Cline, M.D.'s NPI number?
Erin Cline, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538279047, issued on 08/30/2006.
Does Erin Cline, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Erin Cline, M.D.'s prescribing is 20% brand-name and 80% generic drugs by claim count, with $171K in brand drug costs.
Does Erin Cline, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, Erin Cline, M.D. had 82 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.0%.
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 Erin Cline, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Erin Cline, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Shingrix, Metformin Hcl Er, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Erin Cline, M.D. accept Medicare?
Erin Cline, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,058 Part D claims and 179 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Erin Cline, M.D.'s credentials?
Erin Cline, M.D.'s NPI is 1538279047 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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