NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data General Practice Physician NPI 1598036329 M.D.
Verify on CMS → James Shull, M.D.
General Practice Physician in Memphis, 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 16,838 in General Practice 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
519
Medicare Part D claims · 36 beneficiaries · General Practice Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
James Shull, M.D. filed 519 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a General Practice Physician in Memphis, Tennessee, prescribing 97% generic.
- 519
- Part D claims, 2024
- 97%
- generic prescribing
- ≥65th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about James Shull, M.D.
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1598036329), first enumerated 01/25/2012.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 519 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Board certification signal
Practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty; board certification not confirmed in federal records.
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1598036329 · General Practice Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MID · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1598036329
- ENUM-MID 2012
- TAX-MID 17K General Practice
- RX-LIGHT 519
- BOOK-THIN 149 in Tennessee
- PHOTO-ENUM Manuel Martinez · 2012
James Shull, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
519 ≥ 65th percentile 65% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
James Shull, 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 Shull, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
General Practice Physician
Medicare Part D claims
519 82% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Tennessee
How General Practice Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1598036329 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | General Practice Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 01/25/2012 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
James Shull, M.D. - brand share 3.0%
General Practice Physician average
3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 519 2024 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 2024.
519
Total Claims
$41K
Total Drug Cost
36
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 605.1
- Total Day Supply
- 17,162
- Brand vs Generic
- 3% brand / 97% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $8K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $33K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 19
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 65.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.95
- Gender Split
- 36% female / 64% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 12, 65-74: 16, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What James Shull, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Clonazepam
Clonazepam
153 claims
- Buprenorphine-Nalo…
Buprenorphine-Naloxone
151 claims
- Buprenorphine Hcl 39
Buprenorphine Hcl
39 claims
- Alprazolam 26
Alprazolam
26 claims
- Carisoprodol 14
Carisoprodol
14 claims
- Suboxone 13
Suboxone
13 claims
- Dextroamphetamine-… 11
Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Clonazepam | 153 |
| Buprenorphine-Naloxone Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl | 151 |
| Buprenorphine Hcl | 39 |
| Alprazolam | 26 |
| Carisoprodol | 14 |
| Suboxone Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl | 13 |
| Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
General Practice Physician Overview
How James Shull, M.D. fits within the General Practice Physician landscape nationally.
16,838
General Practice Physician Providers in US
56
States with General Practice Physician
2,957
Avg Claims per Provider
James Shull, M.D.'s 519 claims are below the specialty average of 2,957.
Nationwide General Practice Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Shull, both outside Tennessee so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2012)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby General Practice Physician Providers in Tennessee
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Tennessee, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Shull.
One of 149 General Practice Physician providers enrolled in Tennessee, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Austin Adams
M.D.
Smyrna, TN
Dr. Olusina Adewale
M.D.
Dayton, TN
Dr. Yoo Ahn Sung
MD
Nashville, TN
Dr. David Alfredson
M.D.
Lewisburg, TN
Dr. William Algea
MD
Millington, TN
Compare General Practice Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Shull, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
James Shull, M.D. specializes in General Practice Physician and practices in Memphis, Tennessee. Credentials: M.D..
How much does James Shull, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, James Shull, M.D. wrote 519 Medicare Part D claims totaling $41K in drug costs for 36 beneficiaries.
Where is James Shull, M.D. located? ▼
James Shull, M.D. is located at 2900 KIRBY RD, Memphis, TN, 38119. Phone: (901) 757-0655.
What is James Shull, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
James Shull, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598036329, issued on 01/25/2012.
Does James Shull, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
James Shull, M.D.'s prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $8K in brand drug costs.
How many General Practice Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 16,838 General Practice Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average General Practice Physician provider writes 2,957 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does James Shull, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, James Shull, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Clonazepam, Buprenorphine-Naloxone, Buprenorphine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does James Shull, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
James Shull, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 519 Part D claims and 36 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify James Shull, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
James Shull, M.D.'s NPI is 1598036329 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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