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2026 NPPES data Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program NPI 1194344184 MD
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Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in Birmingham, Alabama.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 331,761 in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
130
Medicare Part D claims · 99 beneficiaries · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program avg: 459
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Justin Pinkston, MD filed 130 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in Birmingham, Alabama.
- 130
- Part D claims, 2023
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Justin Pinkston, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
130 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Justin Pinkston, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Medicare Part D claims
130 72% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Alabama
How Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program compares to other specialties among Alabama providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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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Justin Pinkston, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider holding MD credentials at 625 19TH ST S, Birmingham, AL, 35233, with a listed phone of (205) 934-3640. NPI 1194344184 was issued on 04/10/2020.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 130 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 99 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 20.8%.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 331,761 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 459 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1194344184 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/10/2020 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Justin Pinkston, 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.
Germantown Emergency Physicians, PLLC
Germantown, TN
Methodist University Emergency Physicians PLLC
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).
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
130
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
99
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 132
- Total Day Supply
- 1,189
- Generic Drug Cost
- $1K
- Opioid Claims
- 27 (20.8% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 47
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.93
- Gender Split
- 64% female / 36% male
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 | 24 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Overview
How Justin Pinkston, MD fits within the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program landscape nationally.
331,761
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in US
55
States with Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
459
Avg Claims per Provider
Justin Pinkston, MD's 130 claims are below the specialty average of 459.
Nearby Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in Alabama
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alabama, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Pinkston.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Justin Pinkston, MD's specialty? ▼
Justin Pinkston, MD specializes in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program and practices in Birmingham, Alabama. Credentials: MD.
How much does Justin Pinkston, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Justin Pinkston, MD wrote 130 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 99 beneficiaries.
Where is Justin Pinkston, MD located? ▼
Justin Pinkston, MD is located at 625 19TH ST S, Birmingham, AL, 35233. Phone: (205) 934-3640.
What is Justin Pinkston, MD's NPI number? ▼
Justin Pinkston, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194344184, issued on 04/10/2020.
Does Justin Pinkston, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Justin Pinkston, MD had 27 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 20.8%.
How many Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 331,761 Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers across 55 states in the US. The average Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider writes 459 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Justin Pinkston, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Justin Pinkston, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Justin Pinkston, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Justin Pinkston, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 130 Part D claims and 99 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Justin Pinkston, MD's credentials? ▼
Justin Pinkston, MD's NPI is 1194344184 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.