2026 NPPES data Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician NPI 1356311005 M.D.
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JERRY MCKNIGHT, M.D.

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in TUSCALOOSA, Alabama. 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 · 293 beneficiaries · Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician avg: 5K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$261.06
8 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JERRY MCKNIGHT, M.D. is a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in TUSCALOOSA, Alabama with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 293 beneficiaries — 15% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $261.06 across 8 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JERRY MCKNIGHT, M.D. filed 2,168 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across TUSCALOOSA, Alabama. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JERRY MCKNIGHT, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

JERRY MCKNIGHT, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/25/2006

NPI 1356311005

Primary specialty

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician

Niche

1,779 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,168 55% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 4,854

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within Alabama

1. Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within Alabama

Specialty board-certification context

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

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Geriatric Medicine (Family 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 MCKNIGHT, M.D. is a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider practicing in TUSCALOOSA, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1356311005. 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 MCKNIGHT, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 850 PETER BRYCE BLVD, TUSCALOOSA, AL, 35401, with a listed phone of (205) 348-1770. NPI 1356311005 was issued on 01/25/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MCKNIGHT 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 2,168 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 293 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $201K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 12.1%. 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.

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,779 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 4,854 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

850 PETER BRYCE BLVD
TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401

Provider Details

NPI 1356311005
Specialty Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/25/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JERRY MCKNIGHT, M.D. 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.

BOA VIDA HOSPITAL OF ABERDEEN MS LLC
ABERDEEN, MS
SOUTHSIDE PAIN SPECIALISTS, PC
BIRMINGHAM, AL

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 MCKNIGHT, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$261

Largest payer

Boston Scientific Corporation

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 MCKNIGHT, M.D. — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 2,168 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.

2,168
Total Claims
$201K
Total Drug Cost
293
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,793
Total Day Supply
108,240
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$155K
Generic Drug Cost
$45K
Opioid Claims
262 (12.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
114

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.54
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male
Age Distribution
<65: 91, 65-74: 115, 75-84: 69, 85+: 18

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
149
Gabapentin
82
Losartan Potassium
60
Omeprazole
60
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
55
Atorvastatin Calcium
53
Levothyroxine Sodium
49
Tizanidine Hcl
47
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
46
Potassium Chloride
44

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

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Overview

How JERRY MCKNIGHT, M.D. fits within the Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

1,779
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
4,854
Avg Claims per Provider

JERRY MCKNIGHT, M.D.'s 2,168 claims are below the specialty average of 4,854.

Nearby Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in Alabama

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

Compare Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JERRY MCKNIGHT, M.D.'s specialty?
JERRY MCKNIGHT, M.D. specializes in Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician and practices in TUSCALOOSA, Alabama. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JERRY MCKNIGHT, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JERRY MCKNIGHT, M.D. wrote 2,168 Medicare Part D claims totaling $201K in drug costs for 293 beneficiaries.
Where is JERRY MCKNIGHT, M.D. located?
JERRY MCKNIGHT, M.D. is located at 850 PETER BRYCE BLVD, TUSCALOOSA, AL, 35401. Phone: (205) 348-1770.
What is JERRY MCKNIGHT, M.D.'s NPI number?
JERRY MCKNIGHT, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356311005, issued on 01/25/2006.
Does JERRY MCKNIGHT, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JERRY MCKNIGHT, M.D.'s prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $155K in brand drug costs.
Does JERRY MCKNIGHT, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, JERRY MCKNIGHT, M.D. had 262 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 12.1%.
How many Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,779 Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider writes 4,854 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JERRY MCKNIGHT, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JERRY MCKNIGHT, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JERRY MCKNIGHT, M.D. accept Medicare?
JERRY MCKNIGHT, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,168 Part D claims and 293 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JERRY MCKNIGHT, M.D.'s credentials?
JERRY MCKNIGHT, M.D.'s NPI is 1356311005 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).

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