2026 NPPES data Obstetrics Physician NPI 1699161117 MD
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HEATHER WHERRY, MD

Obstetrics Physician 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
74
Medicare Part D claims · 28 beneficiaries · Obstetrics Physician avg: 319
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
92.6584/100
▲ 10 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$450.64
20 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: HEATHER WHERRY, MD is a Obstetrics Physician ([object Object]) practicing in MEMPHIS, Tennessee with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 74 claims across 28 beneficiaries — 16% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 92.6584/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $450.64 across 20 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: HEATHER WHERRY, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 92.6584 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 74 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)

HEATHER WHERRY, 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).

HEATHER WHERRY, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/10/2015

NPI 1699161117

Primary specialty

Obstetrics Physician

Niche

1,402 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

74 77% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 319

MIPS final score

92.6584/100 9.558400000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Obstetrics Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Obstetrics Physician share within Tennessee

1. Obstetrics Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Obstetrics Physician share within Tennessee

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

HEATHER WHERRY, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Obstetrics Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
92.6584/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Obstetrics Physician) — 92.6584/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%92.7%
MIPS final score (Obstetrics Physician) — 92.6584/100 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.

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).

HEATHER WHERRY, MD is a Obstetrics Physician provider practicing in MEMPHIS, Tennessee, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1699161117. 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.

HEATHER WHERRY, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Obstetrics Physician provider holding MD credentials at 6745 WOLF RIVER BLVD., MEMPHIS, TN, 38120, with a listed phone of (901) 767-8442. NPI 1699161117 was issued on 04/10/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WHERRY 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 74 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 28 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $9K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 92.6584/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 94.6937, Cost 80.8344), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Obstetrics Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,402 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 319 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

6745 WOLF RIVER BLVD.
MEMPHIS, TN 38120

Provider Details

NPI 1699161117
Specialty Obstetrics Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/10/2015

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

92.6584
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
94.6937
Quality
80.8344
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where HEATHER WHERRY, 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.

MEMPHIS OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION PC
BARTLETT, 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 HEATHER WHERRY, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$451

Largest payer

SHIELD THERAPEUTICS 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 · Typical

HEATHER WHERRY, MD — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 74 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.

74
Total Claims
$9K
Total Drug Cost
28
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
127
Total Day Supply
3,458
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$7K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.70
Gender Split
100% female / 0% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Alendronate Sodium
14

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

Obstetrics Physician Overview

How HEATHER WHERRY, MD fits within the Obstetrics Physician landscape nationally.

1,402
Obstetrics Physician Providers in US
54
States with Obstetrics Physician
319
Avg Claims per Provider

HEATHER WHERRY, MD's 74 claims are below the specialty average of 319.

Nearby Obstetrics Physician Providers in Tennessee

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HEATHER WHERRY, MD's specialty?
HEATHER WHERRY, MD specializes in Obstetrics Physician and practices in MEMPHIS, Tennessee. Credentials: MD.
How much does HEATHER WHERRY, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HEATHER WHERRY, MD wrote 74 Medicare Part D claims totaling $9K in drug costs for 28 beneficiaries.
What is HEATHER WHERRY, MD's Medicare quality score?
HEATHER WHERRY, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 92.6584/100 (Quality: 94.6937, Cost: 80.8344). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is HEATHER WHERRY, MD located?
HEATHER WHERRY, MD is located at 6745 WOLF RIVER BLVD., MEMPHIS, TN, 38120. Phone: (901) 767-8442.
What is HEATHER WHERRY, MD's NPI number?
HEATHER WHERRY, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699161117, issued on 04/10/2015.
Does HEATHER WHERRY, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
HEATHER WHERRY, MD's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $7K in brand drug costs.
How many Obstetrics Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,402 Obstetrics Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Obstetrics Physician provider writes 319 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does HEATHER WHERRY, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HEATHER WHERRY, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Alendronate Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HEATHER WHERRY, MD accept Medicare?
HEATHER WHERRY, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 74 Part D claims and 28 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HEATHER WHERRY, MD's credentials?
HEATHER WHERRY, MD's NPI is 1699161117 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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