2026 NPPES data Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician NPI 1295783561 M.D.
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JAMES MEADOWS, M.D.

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in HENDERSONVILLE, 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
319
Medicare Part D claims · 50 beneficiaries · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 18% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

JAMES MEADOWS, M.D. filed 319 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in HENDERSONVILLE, Tennessee, prescribing 82% generic.

319
Part D claims, 2023
82%
generic prescribing

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 MEADOWS, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

319 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

JAMES MEADOWS, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about JAMES MEADOWS, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/05/2006

NPI 1295783561

Primary specialty

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician

Niche

784 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

319 85% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,070

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within Tennessee

1. Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within Tennessee

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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 MEADOWS, M.D. is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider practicing in HENDERSONVILLE, Tennessee, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1295783561. 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.

JAMES MEADOWS, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 115 SHORECREST CIR, HENDERSONVILLE, TN, 37075, with a listed phone of (615) 533-5655. NPI 1295783561 was issued on 05/05/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MEADOWS 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 319 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 50 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $21K in drug spend, split 18% brand-name and 82% 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.

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 784 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 2,070 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

115 SHORECREST CIR
HENDERSONVILLE, TN 37075

Provider Details

NPI 1295783561
Specialty Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/05/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

JAMES MEADOWS, M.D. — brand share 18.0%
Specialty average (est.)

18% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 319 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.

319
Total Claims
$21K
Total Drug Cost
50
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
357
Total Day Supply
7,036
Brand vs Generic
18% brand / 82% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$15K
Generic Drug Cost
$6K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
78.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.42
Gender Split
56% female / 44% 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
Levothyroxine Sodium
26
Pantoprazole Sodium
17
Potassium Chloride
12
Famotidine
11
Furosemide
11

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

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Overview

How JAMES MEADOWS, M.D. fits within the Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

784
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in US
51
States with Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
2,070
Avg Claims per Provider

JAMES MEADOWS, M.D.'s 319 claims are below the specialty average of 2,070.

Nearby Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in Tennessee

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

Compare Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES MEADOWS, M.D.'s specialty?
JAMES MEADOWS, M.D. specializes in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician and practices in HENDERSONVILLE, Tennessee. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JAMES MEADOWS, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES MEADOWS, M.D. wrote 319 Medicare Part D claims totaling $21K in drug costs for 50 beneficiaries.
Where is JAMES MEADOWS, M.D. located?
JAMES MEADOWS, M.D. is located at 115 SHORECREST CIR, HENDERSONVILLE, TN, 37075. Phone: (615) 533-5655.
What is JAMES MEADOWS, M.D.'s NPI number?
JAMES MEADOWS, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295783561, issued on 05/05/2006.
Does JAMES MEADOWS, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JAMES MEADOWS, M.D.'s prescribing is 18% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $15K in brand drug costs.
How many Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 784 Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider writes 2,070 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JAMES MEADOWS, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMES MEADOWS, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Pantoprazole Sodium, Potassium Chloride. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAMES MEADOWS, M.D. accept Medicare?
JAMES MEADOWS, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 319 Part D claims and 50 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES MEADOWS, M.D.'s credentials?
JAMES MEADOWS, M.D.'s NPI is 1295783561 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.
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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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