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NATHAN GARGUS, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician in BRISTOL, 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
468
Medicare Part D claims · 155 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
79%
generic claims · 21% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$5.1K
171 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

NATHAN GARGUS, M.D. filed 468 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in BRISTOL, Tennessee, prescribing 79% generic.

468
Part D claims, 2023
79%
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.

NATHAN GARGUS, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

468 Top 38% higher than 62% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

NATHAN GARGUS, 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).

What does the federal data show about NATHAN GARGUS, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/06/2011

NPI 1285928358

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

468 83% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Tennessee

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

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).

NATHAN GARGUS, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 271 MEDICAL PARK BLVD, BRISTOL, TN, 37620, with a listed phone of (423) 274-8600. NPI 1285928358 was issued on 06/06/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GARGUS 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 468 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 155 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $64K in drug spend, split 21% brand-name and 79% 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

271 MEDICAL PARK BLVD
BRISTOL, TN 37620

Provider Details

NPI 1285928358
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/06/2011

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where NATHAN GARGUS, 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.

BLOUNT MEMORIAL PHYSICIAN GROUP INC
MARYVILLE, TN
WELLMONT CARDIOLOGY SERVICES
ABINGDON, VA

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 NATHAN GARGUS, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$5.1K

Largest payer

ShockWave Medical, 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

NATHAN GARGUS, M.D. — brand share 21.0%
Specialty average (est.)

21% brand-name claims vs 79% generic, on 468 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.

468
Total Claims
$64K
Total Drug Cost
155
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
991
Total Day Supply
29,240
Brand vs Generic
21% brand / 79% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$59K
Generic Drug Cost
$6K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.62
Gender Split
46% female / 54% male
Age Distribution
<65: 12, 65-74: 73, 75-84: 55, 85+: 15

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What NATHAN GARGUS, M.D. 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
45
Carvedilol
39
Rosuvastatin Calcium
36
Metoprolol Succinate
35
Xarelto
Rivaroxaban
31
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
28
Furosemide
26
Metoprolol Tartrate
26
Isosorbide Mononitrate Er
Isosorbide Mononitrate
25
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
16

* 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 NATHAN GARGUS, M.D. 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

NATHAN GARGUS, M.D.'s 468 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Tennessee

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NATHAN GARGUS, M.D.'s specialty?
NATHAN GARGUS, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in BRISTOL, Tennessee. Credentials: M.D..
How much does NATHAN GARGUS, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NATHAN GARGUS, M.D. wrote 468 Medicare Part D claims totaling $64K in drug costs for 155 beneficiaries.
Where is NATHAN GARGUS, M.D. located?
NATHAN GARGUS, M.D. is located at 271 MEDICAL PARK BLVD, BRISTOL, TN, 37620. Phone: (423) 274-8600.
What is NATHAN GARGUS, M.D.'s NPI number?
NATHAN GARGUS, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285928358, issued on 06/06/2011.
Does NATHAN GARGUS, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
NATHAN GARGUS, M.D.'s prescribing is 21% brand-name and 79% generic drugs by claim count, with $59K 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.
What drugs does NATHAN GARGUS, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NATHAN GARGUS, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Carvedilol, Rosuvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NATHAN GARGUS, M.D. accept Medicare?
NATHAN GARGUS, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 468 Part D claims and 155 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NATHAN GARGUS, M.D.'s credentials?
NATHAN GARGUS, M.D.'s NPI is 1285928358 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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