2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1558357731 MD
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JOSEPH MCLENDON, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in ALBANY, Georgia. 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
8K
Medicare Part D claims · 596 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.7K
95 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JOSEPH MCLENDON, MD filed 7,731 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in ALBANY, Georgia, prescribing 87% generic.

8K
Part D claims, 2023
87%
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.

JOSEPH MCLENDON, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

7,731 Top 3% higher than 97% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

JOSEPH MCLENDON, 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 JOSEPH MCLENDON, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/23/2005

NPI 1558357731

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

7,731 185% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Georgia

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

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).

JOSEPH MCLENDON, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2402 OSLER CT, ALBANY, GA, 31707, with a listed phone of (229) 438-3300. NPI 1558357731 was issued on 09/23/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MCLENDON 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 7,731 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 596 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $779K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.9%. 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

2402 OSLER CT
ALBANY, GA 31707

Provider Details

NPI 1558357731
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/23/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOSEPH MCLENDON, 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.

PRIVIA MEDICAL GROUP OF GEORGIA LLC
FAYETTEVILLE, GA

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 JOSEPH MCLENDON, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.7K

Largest payer

Astellas Pharma US 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

JOSEPH MCLENDON, MD — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 7,731 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.

7,731
Total Claims
$779K
Total Drug Cost
596
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
17,736
Total Day Supply
515,007
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$645K
Generic Drug Cost
$132K
Opioid Claims
222 (2.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
189

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.36
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 28, 65-74: 245, 75-84: 207, 85+: 116

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JOSEPH MCLENDON, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
447
Lisinopril
359
Amlodipine Besylate
311
Levothyroxine Sodium
209
Omeprazole
195
Potassium Chloride
183
Metoprolol Succinate
173
Gabapentin
169
Hydrochlorothiazide
162
Simvastatin
161

* 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 JOSEPH MCLENDON, 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

JOSEPH MCLENDON, MD's 7,731 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Georgia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSEPH MCLENDON, MD's specialty?
JOSEPH MCLENDON, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in ALBANY, Georgia. Credentials: MD.
How much does JOSEPH MCLENDON, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOSEPH MCLENDON, MD wrote 7,731 Medicare Part D claims totaling $779K in drug costs for 596 beneficiaries.
Where is JOSEPH MCLENDON, MD located?
JOSEPH MCLENDON, MD is located at 2402 OSLER CT, ALBANY, GA, 31707. Phone: (229) 438-3300.
What is JOSEPH MCLENDON, MD's NPI number?
JOSEPH MCLENDON, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558357731, issued on 09/23/2005.
Does JOSEPH MCLENDON, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOSEPH MCLENDON, MD's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $645K in brand drug costs.
Does JOSEPH MCLENDON, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, JOSEPH MCLENDON, MD had 222 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.9%.
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 JOSEPH MCLENDON, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOSEPH MCLENDON, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOSEPH MCLENDON, MD accept Medicare?
JOSEPH MCLENDON, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 7,731 Part D claims and 596 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOSEPH MCLENDON, MD's credentials?
JOSEPH MCLENDON, MD's NPI is 1558357731 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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