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2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1821181868 MD
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Internal Medicine Physician in North Charleston, South Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 172,737 in Internal Medicine 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 276 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
78%
generic claims · 21% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$302.74
16 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Jerry Back, MD filed 2,266 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in North Charleston, South Carolina, prescribing 78% generic.
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 78%
- 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.
Jerry Back, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
2,266 Top 15% higher than 85% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Jerry Back, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation - 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 Jerry Back, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Internal Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
2,266 17% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in South Carolina
How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina 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 Internal Medicine Physician. Verify directly:
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).
Jerry Back, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2845 TRICOM ST, North Charleston, SC, 29406, with a listed phone of (843) 863-8100. NPI 1821181868 was issued on 10/02/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,266 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 276 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $550K in drug spend, split 21% brand-name and 78% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.3%.
Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,737 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1821181868 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Internal Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 10/02/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Jerry Back, 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.
East Cooper Physician Group LLC
Daniel Island, SC
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 Jerry Back, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$303
Largest payer
Amgen 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
Jerry Back, MD - brand share 21.0%
Internal Medicine Physician average
21% brand-name claims vs 78% generic, on 2,266 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.
2,266
Total Claims
$550K
Total Drug Cost
276
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 5,481
- Total Day Supply
- 162,489
- Brand vs Generic
- 21% brand / 78% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $491K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $58K
- Opioid Claims
- 29 (1.3% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 20
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.39
- Gender Split
- 50% female / 50% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 39, 65-74: 120, 75-84: 105, 85+: 12
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Jerry Back, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
190 claims
- Olmesartan Medoxomil
Olmesartan Medoxomil
77 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate 68
Metoprolol Succinate
68 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate 67
Amlodipine Besylate
67 claims
- Ozempic 67
Ozempic
67 claims
- Duloxetine Hcl 65
Duloxetine Hcl
65 claims
- Trazodone Hcl 64
Trazodone Hcl
64 claims
- Ezetimibe 58
Ezetimibe
58 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 190 |
| Olmesartan Medoxomil | 77 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 68 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 67 |
| Ozempic Semaglutide | 67 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 65 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 64 |
| Ezetimibe | 58 |
| Farxiga Dapagliflozin Propanediol | 54 |
| Gabapentin | 52 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Internal Medicine Physician Overview
How Jerry Back, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
172,737
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider
Jerry Back, MD's 2,266 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.
Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in South Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Back.
Dr. John Abbott
M.D.
Sumter, SC
Dr. Murad Abdelsalam
MD
Rock Hill, SC
Dr. Mohammed Abdulfatah
MD
Orangeburg, SC
Dr. Amjad Abdulrahman
MD
Irmo, SC
Dr. Elizabeth Abell
MD
Spartanburg, SC
Compare Internal Medicine 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 South Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jerry Back, MD's specialty? ▼
Jerry Back, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in North Charleston, South Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does Jerry Back, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Jerry Back, MD wrote 2,266 Medicare Part D claims totaling $550K in drug costs for 276 beneficiaries.
Where is Jerry Back, MD located? ▼
Jerry Back, MD is located at 2845 TRICOM ST, North Charleston, SC, 29406. Phone: (843) 863-8100.
What is Jerry Back, MD's NPI number? ▼
Jerry Back, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821181868, issued on 10/02/2006.
Does Jerry Back, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Jerry Back, MD's prescribing is 21% brand-name and 78% generic drugs by claim count, with $491K in brand drug costs.
Does Jerry Back, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Jerry Back, MD had 29 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.3%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 172,737 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Jerry Back, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Jerry Back, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Rosuvastatin Calcium, Olmesartan Medoxomil, Metoprolol Succinate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Jerry Back, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Jerry Back, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,266 Part D claims and 276 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Jerry Back, MD's credentials? ▼
Jerry Back, MD's NPI is 1821181868 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
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 (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
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