2026 NPPES data Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician NPI 1770562647 M.D.
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GEORGE APPLEWHITE, M.D.

Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician in PICAYUNE, Mississippi. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 142 beneficiaries · Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician avg: 968
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: GEORGE APPLEWHITE, M.D. is a Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in PICAYUNE, Mississippi with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 142 beneficiaries — 11% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: GEORGE APPLEWHITE, M.D. filed 1,204 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across PICAYUNE, Mississippi. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

GEORGE APPLEWHITE, 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).

GEORGE APPLEWHITE, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/10/2006

NPI 1770562647

Primary specialty

Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician

Niche

1,764 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,204 24% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 968

Specialty distribution in Mississippi

How Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Mississippi providers

Mississippi providers

Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician share within Mississippi

1. Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician share within Mississippi

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Public Health & General Preventive 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).

GEORGE APPLEWHITE, M.D. is a Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician provider practicing in PICAYUNE, Mississippi, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1770562647. 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.

GEORGE APPLEWHITE, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1911 READ RD, PICAYUNE, MS, 39466, with a listed phone of (601) 251-3500. NPI 1770562647 was issued on 01/10/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what APPLEWHITE 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 1,204 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 142 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $114K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% 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.

Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,764 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 968 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

1911 READ RD
PICAYUNE, MS 39466

Provider Details

NPI 1770562647
Specialty Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/10/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where GEORGE APPLEWHITE, 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.

ANAZIA MEDICAL, INC.
MCCOMB, MS

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

GEORGE APPLEWHITE, M.D. — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 1,204 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.

1,204
Total Claims
$114K
Total Drug Cost
142
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,156
Total Day Supply
62,607
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$94K
Generic Drug Cost
$19K
Antibiotic Claims
35

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.55
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 31, 65-74: 75, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Gabapentin
58
Atorvastatin Calcium
57
Metformin Hcl
46
Amlodipine Besylate
45
Losartan Potassium
41
Furosemide
34
Potassium Chloride
32
Lisinopril
31
Glipizide Er
Glipizide
26
Montelukast Sodium
26

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

Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician Overview

How GEORGE APPLEWHITE, M.D. fits within the Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

1,764
Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician Providers in US
52
States with Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician
968
Avg Claims per Provider

GEORGE APPLEWHITE, M.D.'s 1,204 claims are above the specialty average of 968.

Nearby Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician Providers in Mississippi

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

Compare Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GEORGE APPLEWHITE, M.D.'s specialty?
GEORGE APPLEWHITE, M.D. specializes in Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician and practices in PICAYUNE, Mississippi. Credentials: M.D..
How much does GEORGE APPLEWHITE, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, GEORGE APPLEWHITE, M.D. wrote 1,204 Medicare Part D claims totaling $114K in drug costs for 142 beneficiaries.
Where is GEORGE APPLEWHITE, M.D. located?
GEORGE APPLEWHITE, M.D. is located at 1911 READ RD, PICAYUNE, MS, 39466. Phone: (601) 251-3500.
What is GEORGE APPLEWHITE, M.D.'s NPI number?
GEORGE APPLEWHITE, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770562647, issued on 01/10/2006.
Does GEORGE APPLEWHITE, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
GEORGE APPLEWHITE, M.D.'s prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $94K in brand drug costs.
How many Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,764 Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician provider writes 968 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does GEORGE APPLEWHITE, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, GEORGE APPLEWHITE, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Atorvastatin Calcium, Metformin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does GEORGE APPLEWHITE, M.D. accept Medicare?
GEORGE APPLEWHITE, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,204 Part D claims and 142 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify GEORGE APPLEWHITE, M.D.'s credentials?
GEORGE APPLEWHITE, M.D.'s NPI is 1770562647 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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