2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1821181868 MD
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JERRY BACK, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in NORTH CHARLESTON, South Carolina. 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 · 276 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
79%
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)
What the federal data reveals: JERRY BACK, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in NORTH CHARLESTON, South Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 276 beneficiaries — 21% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $302.74 across 16 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JERRY BACK, MD filed 2,266 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across NORTH CHARLESTON, South Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

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).

JERRY BACK, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/02/2006

NPI 1821181868

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,266 17% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within South Carolina

1. Internal Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Internal Medicine Physician share within South Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Internal Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Internal Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Internal 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).

JERRY BACK, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider practicing in NORTH CHARLESTON, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1821181868. 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.

JERRY BACK, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a 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. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BACK 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 2,266 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 276 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $550K in drug spend, split 21% brand-name and 79% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.3%. 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.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 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

2845 TRICOM ST
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406

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%
Specialty average (est.)

21% brand-name claims vs 79% 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 / 79% 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.

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.

172,858
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.

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

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 79% 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 172,858 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

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).

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