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JOE CHILES, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in BIRMINGHAM, 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
47
Medicare Part D claims · 17 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
40%
generic claims · 60% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

JOE CHILES, MD filed 47 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, prescribing 40% generic.

47
Part D claims, 2023
40%
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.

JOE CHILES, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

47 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. 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 certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JOE CHILES, 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 JOE CHILES, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/31/2016

NPI 1104289735

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

47 98% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Alabama

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

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).

JOE CHILES, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1720 2ND AVE S # THT422, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35294, with a listed phone of (205) 934-4328. NPI 1104289735 was issued on 03/31/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHILES 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 47 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 17 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $12K in drug spend, split 60% brand-name and 40% 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.

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

1720 2ND AVE S # THT422
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35294

Provider Details

NPI 1104289735
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/31/2016

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOE CHILES, 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.

UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HEALTH SERVICES FOUNDATION, 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).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

JOE CHILES, MD — brand share 60.0%
Specialty average (est.)

60% brand-name claims vs 40% generic, on 47 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.

47
Total Claims
$12K
Total Drug Cost
17
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
54
Total Day Supply
1,454
Brand vs Generic
60% brand / 40% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$12K
Generic Drug Cost
$530

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.73

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How JOE CHILES, 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

JOE CHILES, MD's 47 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Alabama

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOE CHILES, MD's specialty?
JOE CHILES, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. Credentials: MD.
How much does JOE CHILES, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOE CHILES, MD wrote 47 Medicare Part D claims totaling $12K in drug costs for 17 beneficiaries.
Where is JOE CHILES, MD located?
JOE CHILES, MD is located at 1720 2ND AVE S # THT422, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35294. Phone: (205) 934-4328.
What is JOE CHILES, MD's NPI number?
JOE CHILES, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1104289735, issued on 03/31/2016.
Does JOE CHILES, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOE CHILES, MD's prescribing is 60% brand-name and 40% generic drugs by claim count, with $12K in brand drug costs.
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.
Does JOE CHILES, MD accept Medicare?
JOE CHILES, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 47 Part D claims and 17 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOE CHILES, MD's credentials?
JOE CHILES, MD's NPI is 1104289735 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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