2026 NPPES data Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician NPI 1134218100 M.D.
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JAMES LITTLE, M.D.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in CHATTANOOGA, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 322 beneficiaries · Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician avg: 781
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
22.8034/100
▼ 60 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

JAMES LITTLE, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 22.8034/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 2,011 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

22.8034/100
MIPS score · -60 vs avg
2K
Part D claims, 2023
87%
generic prescribing
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.

JAMES LITTLE, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

23 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JAMES LITTLE, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — 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 JAMES LITTLE, M.D.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/11/2006

NPI 1134218100

Primary specialty

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician

Mid-sized

15,306 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,011 157% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 781

MIPS final score

22.8034/100 60.2966% pts

Below average band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician share within Tennessee

1. Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician share within Tennessee

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JAMES LITTLE, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
22.8034/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician) — 22.8034/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%22.8%
MIPS final score (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician) — 22.8034/100 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).

JAMES LITTLE, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1011 SPRING CREEK RD, CHATTANOOGA, TN, 37412, with a listed phone of (423) 510-0092. NPI 1134218100 was issued on 10/11/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LITTLE 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 2,011 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 322 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $126K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.4%. 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 22.8034/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 30, Cost 11.9895), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 15,306 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 781 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

1011 SPRING CREEK RD
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37412

Provider Details

NPI 1134218100
Specialty Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/11/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

22.8034
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
30
Quality
11.9895
Cost

Reporting: Individual

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

JAMES LITTLE, M.D. — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 2,011 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.

2,011
Total Claims
$126K
Total Drug Cost
322
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,076
Total Day Supply
52,216
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$103K
Generic Drug Cost
$23K
Opioid Claims
108 (5.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
33

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.24
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 42, 65-74: 108, 75-84: 121, 85+: 51

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JAMES LITTLE, M.D. 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
Pantoprazole Sodium
122
Atorvastatin Calcium
89
Potassium Chloride
72
Levothyroxine Sodium
64
Metoprolol Tartrate
55
Eliquis
Apixaban
50
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
49
Furosemide
48
Amlodipine Besylate
45
Lisinopril
42

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

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Overview

How JAMES LITTLE, M.D. fits within the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician landscape nationally.

15,306
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Providers in US
54
States with Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
781
Avg Claims per Provider

JAMES LITTLE, M.D.'s 2,011 claims are above the specialty average of 781.

Nearby Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Providers in Tennessee

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

Compare Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES LITTLE, M.D.'s specialty?
JAMES LITTLE, M.D. specializes in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician and practices in CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JAMES LITTLE, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES LITTLE, M.D. wrote 2,011 Medicare Part D claims totaling $126K in drug costs for 322 beneficiaries.
What is JAMES LITTLE, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
JAMES LITTLE, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 22.8034/100 (Quality: 30, Cost: 11.9895). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JAMES LITTLE, M.D. located?
JAMES LITTLE, M.D. is located at 1011 SPRING CREEK RD, CHATTANOOGA, TN, 37412. Phone: (423) 510-0092.
What is JAMES LITTLE, M.D.'s NPI number?
JAMES LITTLE, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134218100, issued on 10/11/2006.
Does JAMES LITTLE, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JAMES LITTLE, M.D.'s prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $103K in brand drug costs.
Does JAMES LITTLE, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, JAMES LITTLE, M.D. had 108 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.4%.
How many Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 15,306 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider writes 781 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JAMES LITTLE, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMES LITTLE, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Pantoprazole Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Potassium Chloride. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAMES LITTLE, M.D. accept Medicare?
JAMES LITTLE, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,011 Part D claims and 322 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES LITTLE, M.D.'s credentials?
JAMES LITTLE, M.D.'s NPI is 1134218100 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.
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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