2026 NPPES data Gastroenterology Physician NPI 1972543205 M.D.
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Jeffrey Eskind, M.D.

Gastroenterology Physician in Nashville, 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 16,567 in Gastroenterology 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 679 beneficiaries · Gastroenterology Physician avg: 833
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$21.14
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Jeffrey Eskind, M.D. filed 4,785 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Gastroenterology Physician in Nashville, Tennessee, prescribing 92% generic.

5K
Part D claims, 2023
92%
generic prescribing
$21.14
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

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

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

4,785 Top 7% higher than 93% of 1,370,886 prescribers

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

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.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)

Jeffrey Eskind, 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 Jeffrey Eskind, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/07/2006

NPI 1972543205

Primary specialty

Gastroenterology Physician

Mid-sized

16,567 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,785 vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 833

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Gastroenterology Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers
Family Nurse Practitioner - 6.4%Family Nurse Practitioner6.4%Pharmacist - 5.9%Pharmacist5.9%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 4.6%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program4.6%Physical Therapist - 4.2%Physical Therapist4.2%Behavior Technician - 4.2%Behavior Technician4.2%Registered Nurse - 3.9%Registered Nurse3.9%Gastroenterology Physician - 0.3%Gastroenterology Physician0.3%
Largest specialties in Tennessee (% of in-state providers)

Board certification

Not published by CMS

CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Gastroenterology Physician. Verify directly:

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).

Jeffrey Eskind, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gastroenterology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 4230 HARDING RD, Nashville, TN, 37205, with a listed phone of (615) 297-2700. NPI 1972543205 was issued on 06/07/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Eskind 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 4,785 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 679 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $310K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.4%. 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.

Gastroenterology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,567 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 833 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

4230 HARDING RD
Nashville, TN 37205

Provider Details

NPI 1972543205
Specialty Gastroenterology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/07/2006

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 Jeffrey Eskind, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$21

Largest payer

Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC

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 · Generic-heavy

Jeffrey Eskind, M.D. - brand share 8.0%
Gastroenterology Physician average

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 4,785 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.

4,785
Total Claims
$310K
Total Drug Cost
679
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
9,833
Total Day Supply
288,918
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$182K
Generic Drug Cost
$127K
Opioid Claims
21 (0.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
156

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.03
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 38, 65-74: 333, 75-84: 238, 85+: 70

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Jeffrey Eskind, 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
Famotidine
489
Pantoprazole Sodium
398
Omeprazole
352
Dicyclomine Hcl
336
Amlodipine Besylate
216
Esomeprazole Magnesium
191
Simvastatin
151
Levothyroxine Sodium
133
Alprazolam
105
Hydrochlorothiazide
105

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

Gastroenterology Physician Overview

How Jeffrey Eskind, M.D. fits within the Gastroenterology Physician landscape nationally.

16,567
Gastroenterology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Gastroenterology Physician
833
Avg Claims per Provider

Jeffrey Eskind, M.D.'s 4,785 claims are above the specialty average of 833.

Nearby Gastroenterology Physician Providers in Tennessee

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

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

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Tennessee medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Gastroenterology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jeffrey Eskind, M.D.'s specialty?
Jeffrey Eskind, M.D. specializes in Gastroenterology Physician and practices in Nashville, Tennessee. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Jeffrey Eskind, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Jeffrey Eskind, M.D. wrote 4,785 Medicare Part D claims totaling $310K in drug costs for 679 beneficiaries.
Where is Jeffrey Eskind, M.D. located?
Jeffrey Eskind, M.D. is located at 4230 HARDING RD, Nashville, TN, 37205. Phone: (615) 297-2700.
What is Jeffrey Eskind, M.D.'s NPI number?
Jeffrey Eskind, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972543205, issued on 06/07/2006.
Does Jeffrey Eskind, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Jeffrey Eskind, M.D.'s prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $182K in brand drug costs.
Does Jeffrey Eskind, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, Jeffrey Eskind, M.D. had 21 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.4%.
How many Gastroenterology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,567 Gastroenterology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gastroenterology Physician provider writes 833 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Jeffrey Eskind, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Jeffrey Eskind, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Famotidine, Pantoprazole Sodium, Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Jeffrey Eskind, M.D. accept Medicare?
Jeffrey Eskind, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,785 Part D claims and 679 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Jeffrey Eskind, M.D.'s credentials?
Jeffrey Eskind, M.D.'s NPI is 1972543205 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.

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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.