2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1437561149 MD
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NICHOLAS CLOUGH, MD

Family Medicine Physician in LIVINGSTON, 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 378 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$461.46
29 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: NICHOLAS CLOUGH, MD is a Family Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in LIVINGSTON, Tennessee with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 4K claims across 378 beneficiaries — 9% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $461.46 across 29 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: NICHOLAS CLOUGH, MD filed 3,584 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across LIVINGSTON, Tennessee. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

NICHOLAS CLOUGH, 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).

NICHOLAS CLOUGH, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/29/2014

NPI 1437561149

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,584 5% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Tennessee

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Family Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Family Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family 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).

NICHOLAS CLOUGH, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider practicing in LIVINGSTON, Tennessee, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1437561149. 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.

NICHOLAS CLOUGH, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 5751 BRADFORD HICKS DR, LIVINGSTON, TN, 38570, with a listed phone of (931) 823-3030. NPI 1437561149 was issued on 05/29/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CLOUGH 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 3,584 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 378 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $246K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.7%. 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.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

5751 BRADFORD HICKS DR
LIVINGSTON, TN 38570

Provider Details

NPI 1437561149
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/29/2014

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where NICHOLAS CLOUGH, 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.

JOHN R CLOUGH
LIVINGSTON, 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).

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 NICHOLAS CLOUGH, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$461

Largest payer

Novo Nordisk 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 · Generic-heavy

NICHOLAS CLOUGH, MD — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 3,584 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.

3,584
Total Claims
$246K
Total Drug Cost
378
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
7,806
Total Day Supply
222,764
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$177K
Generic Drug Cost
$69K
Opioid Claims
98 (2.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
182

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.33
Gender Split
52% female / 48% male
Age Distribution
<65: 57, 65-74: 166, 75-84: 129, 85+: 26

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
197
Lisinopril
135
Rosuvastatin Calcium
114
Gabapentin
111
Amlodipine Besylate
95
Omeprazole
92
Metoprolol Tartrate
88
Levothyroxine Sodium
85
Losartan Potassium
72
Metformin Hcl
72

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How NICHOLAS CLOUGH, MD fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

NICHOLAS CLOUGH, MD's 3,584 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Tennessee

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NICHOLAS CLOUGH, MD's specialty?
NICHOLAS CLOUGH, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in LIVINGSTON, Tennessee. Credentials: MD.
How much does NICHOLAS CLOUGH, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NICHOLAS CLOUGH, MD wrote 3,584 Medicare Part D claims totaling $246K in drug costs for 378 beneficiaries.
Where is NICHOLAS CLOUGH, MD located?
NICHOLAS CLOUGH, MD is located at 5751 BRADFORD HICKS DR, LIVINGSTON, TN, 38570. Phone: (931) 823-3030.
What is NICHOLAS CLOUGH, MD's NPI number?
NICHOLAS CLOUGH, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437561149, issued on 05/29/2014.
Does NICHOLAS CLOUGH, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
NICHOLAS CLOUGH, MD's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $177K in brand drug costs.
Does NICHOLAS CLOUGH, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, NICHOLAS CLOUGH, MD had 98 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.7%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does NICHOLAS CLOUGH, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NICHOLAS CLOUGH, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril, Rosuvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NICHOLAS CLOUGH, MD accept Medicare?
NICHOLAS CLOUGH, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,584 Part D claims and 378 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NICHOLAS CLOUGH, MD's credentials?
NICHOLAS CLOUGH, MD's NPI is 1437561149 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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