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2026 NPPES data Neurological Surgery Physician NPI 1700856994 M.D.
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Neurological Surgery Physician in Nashville, Tennessee.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 8,100 in Neurological Surgery Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
711
Medicare Part D claims · 216 beneficiaries · Neurological Surgery Physician avg: 181
Industry payments
$2.7K
10 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Gregory Lanford, M.D. filed 711 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Neurological Surgery Physician in Nashville, Tennessee.
- 711
- Part D claims, 2023
- 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.
Gregory Lanford, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
711 Top 29% higher than 71% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Gregory Lanford, 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 Gregory Lanford, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Neurological Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
711 293% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Tennessee
How Neurological Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Neurological Surgery Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Gregory Lanford, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurological Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2011 MURPHY AVE, Nashville, TN, 37203, with a listed phone of (615) 327-9543. NPI 1700856994 was issued on 01/23/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 711 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 216 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 29.4%.
Neurological Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 8,100 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 181 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1700856994 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Neurological Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 01/23/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Gregory Lanford, 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.
Saint Thomas Medical Partners
Nashville, 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 Gregory Lanford, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$2.7K
Largest payer
Stryker Corporation
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.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
711
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
216
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 721
- Total Day Supply
- 9,635
- Generic Drug Cost
- $5K
- Opioid Claims
- 209 (29.4% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 34
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.06
- Gender Split
- 51% female / 49% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Gregory Lanford, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
106 claims
- Methocarbamol
Methocarbamol
105 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
99 claims
- Methylprednisolone
Methylprednisolone
95 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin…
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
55 claims
- Tizanidine Hcl
Tizanidine Hcl
51 claims
- Tramadol Hcl 38
Tramadol Hcl
38 claims
- Cyclobenzaprine Hcl 26
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
26 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 106 |
| Methocarbamol | 105 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 99 |
| Methylprednisolone | 95 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 55 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 51 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 38 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 26 |
| Diazepam | 20 |
| Meloxicam | 18 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Neurological Surgery Physician Overview
How Gregory Lanford, M.D. fits within the Neurological Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
8,100
Neurological Surgery Physician Providers in US
53
States with Neurological Surgery Physician
181
Avg Claims per Provider
Gregory Lanford, M.D.'s 711 claims are above the specialty average of 181.
Nearby Neurological Surgery Physician Providers in Tennessee
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Tennessee, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Lanford.
Dr. Oran Aaronson
MD
Nashville, TN
Dr. Todd Abel
MD
Knoxville, TN
Dr. Steven Abram
M.D.
Nashville, TN
Dr. Edward Akeyson
M.D.
Alcoa, TN
Dr. Jackson Allen
MD
Houston, TN
Compare Neurological Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gregory Lanford, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Gregory Lanford, M.D. specializes in Neurological Surgery Physician and practices in Nashville, Tennessee. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Gregory Lanford, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Gregory Lanford, M.D. wrote 711 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 216 beneficiaries.
Where is Gregory Lanford, M.D. located? ▼
Gregory Lanford, M.D. is located at 2011 MURPHY AVE, Nashville, TN, 37203. Phone: (615) 327-9543.
What is Gregory Lanford, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Gregory Lanford, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700856994, issued on 01/23/2006.
Does Gregory Lanford, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Gregory Lanford, M.D. had 209 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 29.4%.
How many Neurological Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 8,100 Neurological Surgery Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Neurological Surgery Physician provider writes 181 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Gregory Lanford, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Gregory Lanford, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Methocarbamol, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Gregory Lanford, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Gregory Lanford, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 711 Part D claims and 216 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Gregory Lanford, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Gregory Lanford, M.D.'s NPI is 1700856994 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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