2026 NPPES data Urology Physician NPI 1639130628 MD
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GERALD HULL, MD

Urology Physician in SPARTANBURG, South Carolina. 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 · 340 beneficiaries · Urology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
96.0864/100
▲ 13 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$439.11
20 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: GERALD HULL, MD is a Urology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SPARTANBURG, South Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 340 beneficiaries — 6% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 96.0864/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $439.11 across 20 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: GERALD HULL, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 96.0864 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,128 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)

GERALD HULL, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

GERALD HULL, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/29/2006

NPI 1639130628

Primary specialty

Urology Physician

Mid-sized

13,350 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,128 12% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,280

MIPS final score

96.0864/100 12.986400000000003% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Urology Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Urology Physician share within South Carolina

1. Urology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Urology Physician share within South Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

GERALD HULL, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Urology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
96.0864/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Urology Physician) — 96.0864/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%96.1%
MIPS final score (Urology Physician) — 96.0864/100 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.

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GERALD HULL, MD is a Urology Physician provider practicing in SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1639130628. 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.

GERALD HULL, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Urology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 391 SERPENTINE DR, SPARTANBURG, SC, 29303, with a listed phone of (864) 585-8221. NPI 1639130628 was issued on 03/29/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HULL 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 1,128 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 340 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $68K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 10.6%. 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 96.0864/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 92.1728), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Urology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 13,350 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,280 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

391 SERPENTINE DR
SPARTANBURG, SC 29303

Provider Details

NPI 1639130628
Specialty Urology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/29/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

96.0864
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
92.1728
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where GERALD HULL, 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.

SPARTANBURG MEDICAL CENTER
★★☆☆☆ 2/5
SPARTANBURG, SC
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 420007

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 GERALD HULL, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$439

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 · Generic-heavy

GERALD HULL, MD — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 1,128 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.

1,128
Total Claims
$68K
Total Drug Cost
340
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,229
Total Day Supply
56,786
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$44K
Generic Drug Cost
$25K
Opioid Claims
120 (10.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
152

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.20
Gender Split
9% female / 91% male
Age Distribution
<65: 12, 65-74: 166, 75-84: 130, 85+: 32

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Tamsulosin Hcl
301
Oxycodone Hcl
118
Metoclopramide Hcl
108
Oxybutynin Chloride Er
Oxybutynin Chloride
102
Finasteride
75
Cefdinir
59
Myrbetriq
Mirabegron
55
Levofloxacin
47
Bicalutamide
39
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
19

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

Urology Physician Overview

How GERALD HULL, MD fits within the Urology Physician landscape nationally.

13,350
Urology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Urology Physician
1,280
Avg Claims per Provider

GERALD HULL, MD's 1,128 claims are below the specialty average of 1,280.

Nearby Urology Physician Providers in South Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as HULL.

Compare Urology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GERALD HULL, MD's specialty?
GERALD HULL, MD specializes in Urology Physician and practices in SPARTANBURG, South Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does GERALD HULL, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, GERALD HULL, MD wrote 1,128 Medicare Part D claims totaling $68K in drug costs for 340 beneficiaries.
What is GERALD HULL, MD's Medicare quality score?
GERALD HULL, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 96.0864/100 (Quality: 92.1728). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is GERALD HULL, MD located?
GERALD HULL, MD is located at 391 SERPENTINE DR, SPARTANBURG, SC, 29303. Phone: (864) 585-8221.
What is GERALD HULL, MD's NPI number?
GERALD HULL, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639130628, issued on 03/29/2006.
Does GERALD HULL, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
GERALD HULL, MD's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $44K in brand drug costs.
Does GERALD HULL, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, GERALD HULL, MD had 120 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 10.6%.
How many Urology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 13,350 Urology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Urology Physician provider writes 1,280 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does GERALD HULL, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, GERALD HULL, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tamsulosin Hcl, Oxycodone Hcl, Metoclopramide Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does GERALD HULL, MD accept Medicare?
GERALD HULL, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,128 Part D claims and 340 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify GERALD HULL, MD's credentials?
GERALD HULL, MD's NPI is 1639130628 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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