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GUY TEACH, MD

Legal Medicine in MEMPHIS, 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
872
Medicare Part D claims · 270 beneficiaries · Legal Medicine avg: 3K
MIPS score
12.6246/100
▼ 70 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

GUY TEACH, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 12.6246/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 872 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

12.6246/100
MIPS score · -70 vs avg
872
Part D claims, 2023

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GUY TEACH, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

13 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about GUY TEACH, MD?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/08/2005

NPI 1073594909

Primary specialty

Legal Medicine

Niche

1,067 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

872 69% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,821

MIPS final score

12.6246/100 70.4754% pts

Penalty band band

vs 83.1 national avg

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

GUY TEACH, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Legal Medicine national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
12.6246/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Legal Medicine) — 12.6246/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%12.6%
MIPS final score (Legal Medicine) — 12.6246/100 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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GUY TEACH, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Legal Medicine provider holding MD credentials at 6019 WALNUT GROVE RD, MEMPHIS, TN, 38120, with a listed phone of (901) 226-5000. NPI 1073594909 was issued on 11/08/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what TEACH 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 872 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 270 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $66K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 13.0%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 12.6246/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0, Cost 42.082), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

6019 WALNUT GROVE RD
MEMPHIS, TN 38120

Provider Details

NPI 1073594909
Specialty Legal Medicine
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/08/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

12.6246
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality
42.082
Cost

Reporting: Individual

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

872
Total Claims
$66K
Total Drug Cost
270
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
903
Total Day Supply
19,661
Generic Drug Cost
$17K
Opioid Claims
113 (13.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
82

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.33
Gender Split
52% female / 48% male
Age Distribution
<65: 44, 65-74: 136, 75-84: 69, 85+: 21

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What GUY TEACH, 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
55
Metoprolol Tartrate
38
Atorvastatin Calcium
37
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
32
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
28
Eliquis
Apixaban
26
Potassium Chloride
24
Oxycodone Hcl
23
Amlodipine Besylate
22
Carvedilol
21

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

Legal Medicine Overview

How GUY TEACH, 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

GUY TEACH, MD's 872 claims are below 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 TEACH.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GUY TEACH, MD's specialty?
GUY TEACH, MD specializes in Legal Medicine and practices in MEMPHIS, Tennessee. Credentials: MD.
How much does GUY TEACH, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, GUY TEACH, MD wrote 872 Medicare Part D claims totaling $66K in drug costs for 270 beneficiaries.
What is GUY TEACH, MD's Medicare quality score?
GUY TEACH, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 12.6246/100 (Quality: 0, Cost: 42.082). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is GUY TEACH, MD located?
GUY TEACH, MD is located at 6019 WALNUT GROVE RD, MEMPHIS, TN, 38120. Phone: (901) 226-5000.
What is GUY TEACH, MD's NPI number?
GUY TEACH, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073594909, issued on 11/08/2005.
Does GUY TEACH, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, GUY TEACH, MD had 113 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 13.0%.
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 GUY TEACH, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, GUY TEACH, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Metoprolol Tartrate, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does GUY TEACH, MD accept Medicare?
GUY TEACH, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 872 Part D claims and 270 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify GUY TEACH, MD's credentials?
GUY TEACH, MD's NPI is 1073594909 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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