2026 NPPES data Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician NPI 1982605598 MD
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JOHN WILLIAMS, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician in KNOXVILLE, 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 404 beneficiaries · Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
60%
generic claims · 40% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$342.53
18 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JOHN WILLIAMS, MD is a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician ([object Object]) practicing in KNOXVILLE, Tennessee with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 404 beneficiaries — 40% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $342.53 across 18 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JOHN WILLIAMS, MD filed 2,720 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across KNOXVILLE, Tennessee. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

JOHN WILLIAMS, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

JOHN WILLIAMS, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/04/2005

NPI 1982605598

Primary specialty

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician

Mid-sized

7,852 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,720 3% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,639

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician share within Tennessee

1. Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician share within Tennessee

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism 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).

JOHN WILLIAMS, MD is a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider practicing in KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1982605598. 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.

JOHN WILLIAMS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1450 DOWELL SPRINGS BLVD, KNOXVILLE, TN, 37909, with a listed phone of (865) 637-8812. NPI 1982605598 was issued on 08/04/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WILLIAMS 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 2,720 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 404 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $758K in drug spend, split 40% brand-name and 60% 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.

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 7,852 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 2,639 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

1450 DOWELL SPRINGS BLVD
KNOXVILLE, TN 37909

Provider Details

NPI 1982605598
Specialty Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/04/2005

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 JOHN WILLIAMS, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$343

Largest payer

Dexcom, 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 · Above average

JOHN WILLIAMS, MD — brand share 40.0%
Specialty average (est.)

40% brand-name claims vs 60% generic, on 2,720 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.

2,720
Total Claims
$758K
Total Drug Cost
404
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,655
Total Day Supply
198,095
Brand vs Generic
40% brand / 60% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$703K
Generic Drug Cost
$41K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.24
Gender Split
70% female / 30% male
Age Distribution
<65: 38, 65-74: 202, 75-84: 136, 85+: 28

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Levothyroxine Sodium
669
Synthroid
Levothyroxine Sodium
201
Methimazole
181
Ozempic
Semaglutide
80
Glimepiride
69
Hydrocortisone
69
Levoxyl
Levothyroxine Sodium
59
Alendronate Sodium
57
Testosterone Cypionate
52
Metformin Hcl
51

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

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Overview

How JOHN WILLIAMS, MD fits within the Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician landscape nationally.

7,852
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Providers in US
54
States with Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician
2,639
Avg Claims per Provider

JOHN WILLIAMS, MD's 2,720 claims are above the specialty average of 2,639.

Nearby Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Providers in Tennessee

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

Compare Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOHN WILLIAMS, MD's specialty?
JOHN WILLIAMS, MD specializes in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician and practices in KNOXVILLE, Tennessee. Credentials: MD.
How much does JOHN WILLIAMS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOHN WILLIAMS, MD wrote 2,720 Medicare Part D claims totaling $758K in drug costs for 404 beneficiaries.
Where is JOHN WILLIAMS, MD located?
JOHN WILLIAMS, MD is located at 1450 DOWELL SPRINGS BLVD, KNOXVILLE, TN, 37909. Phone: (865) 637-8812.
What is JOHN WILLIAMS, MD's NPI number?
JOHN WILLIAMS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982605598, issued on 08/04/2005.
Does JOHN WILLIAMS, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOHN WILLIAMS, MD's prescribing is 40% brand-name and 60% generic drugs by claim count, with $703K in brand drug costs.
How many Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 7,852 Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider writes 2,639 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOHN WILLIAMS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOHN WILLIAMS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Synthroid, Methimazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOHN WILLIAMS, MD accept Medicare?
JOHN WILLIAMS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,720 Part D claims and 404 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOHN WILLIAMS, MD's credentials?
JOHN WILLIAMS, MD's NPI is 1982605598 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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