2026 NPPES data Hospitalist Physician NPI 1639372535 MD
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JERRY GILLESS, MD

Hospitalist Physician in MEMPHIS, 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
218
Medicare Part D claims · 58 beneficiaries · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
73.2945/100
▼ 10 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: JERRY GILLESS, MD is a Hospitalist Physician ([object Object]) practicing in MEMPHIS, Tennessee with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 218 claims across 58 beneficiaries — 13% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 73.2945/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: JERRY GILLESS, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 73.2945 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 218 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JERRY GILLESS, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

JERRY GILLESS, MD at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/07/2007

NPI 1639372535

Primary specialty

Hospitalist Physician

Mid-sized

16,825 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

218 75% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 888

MIPS final score

73.2945/100 9.805499999999995% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Hospitalist Physician share within Tennessee

1. Hospitalist Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hospitalist Physician share within Tennessee

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JERRY GILLESS, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Hospitalist Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
73.2945/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Hospitalist Physician) — 73.2945/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%73.3%
MIPS final score (Hospitalist Physician) — 73.2945/100 vs national avg 83.1

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.

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JERRY GILLESS, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider practicing in MEMPHIS, Tennessee, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1639372535. 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 GILLESS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospitalist Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1265 UNION AVE, MEMPHIS, TN, 38104, with a listed phone of (901) 337-0027. NPI 1639372535 was issued on 06/07/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GILLESS 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 218 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 58 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $43K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 73.2945/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 48.6866, Cost 78.4195), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Hospitalist Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,825 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 888 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

1265 UNION AVE
MEMPHIS, TN 38104

Provider Details

NPI 1639372535
Specialty Hospitalist Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/07/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

73.2945
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
48.6866
Quality
78.4195
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JERRY GILLESS, 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.

METHODIST INPATIENT PHYSICIANS LLC
MEMPHIS, TN

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

JERRY GILLESS, MD — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 218 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.

218
Total Claims
$43K
Total Drug Cost
58
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
298
Total Day Supply
7,700
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$33K
Generic Drug Cost
$10K
Antibiotic Claims
39

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.04
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 17, 65-74: 20, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
19
Levetiracetam
19
Amlodipine Besylate
14

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

Hospitalist Physician Overview

How JERRY GILLESS, MD fits within the Hospitalist Physician landscape nationally.

16,825
Hospitalist Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hospitalist Physician
888
Avg Claims per Provider

JERRY GILLESS, MD's 218 claims are below the specialty average of 888.

Nearby Hospitalist Physician Providers in Tennessee

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JERRY GILLESS, MD's specialty?
JERRY GILLESS, MD specializes in Hospitalist Physician and practices in MEMPHIS, Tennessee. Credentials: MD.
How much does JERRY GILLESS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JERRY GILLESS, MD wrote 218 Medicare Part D claims totaling $43K in drug costs for 58 beneficiaries.
What is JERRY GILLESS, MD's Medicare quality score?
JERRY GILLESS, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 73.2945/100 (Quality: 48.6866, Cost: 78.4195). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JERRY GILLESS, MD located?
JERRY GILLESS, MD is located at 1265 UNION AVE, MEMPHIS, TN, 38104. Phone: (901) 337-0027.
What is JERRY GILLESS, MD's NPI number?
JERRY GILLESS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639372535, issued on 06/07/2007.
Does JERRY GILLESS, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JERRY GILLESS, MD's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $33K in brand drug costs.
How many Hospitalist Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,825 Hospitalist Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hospitalist Physician provider writes 888 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JERRY GILLESS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JERRY GILLESS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levetiracetam, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JERRY GILLESS, MD accept Medicare?
JERRY GILLESS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 218 Part D claims and 58 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JERRY GILLESS, MD's credentials?
JERRY GILLESS, MD's NPI is 1639372535 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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