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2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1215978747 D.O.
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Family Medicine Physician in Cleveland, Tennessee.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 147,760 in Family Medicine Physician, 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
410
Medicare Part D claims · 126 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
92.3/100
▲ 9 pts above national avg 83.5 · Exceptional
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Paul Smith, D.O. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 92.3/100 - above the 83.5 national average - and filed 410 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 92.3/100
- MIPS score · +9 vs avg
- 410
- Part D claims, 2023
- 81%
- 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.
CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1215978747 · Family Medicine Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MEGA · MIPS-ABOVE · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-FINISH
- NPI-10 1215978747
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MEGA 148K Family Medicine
- MIPS-ABOVE 92.3/100
- RX-LIGHT 410
- BOOK-LIGHT 2,533 in Tennessee
- PHOTO-FINISH Alireza Abolmaali Da… · ±0.0
MIPS final-score neighbourhood
Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity
- Smith · this pro…
Smith · this provider
92.3 MIPS pts
- Ahmed Abouzeid ·…
Ahmed Abouzeid
92.3 MIPS pts
- Kathryn Demitruk…
Kathryn Demitruk
92.3 MIPS pts
- Linda Mandanas ·…
Linda Mandanas
92.3 MIPS pts
- Alireza Abolmaal…
Alireza Abolmaali Damghani
92.3 MIPS pts
What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).
Paul Smith, D.O.'s MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
92 ≥ 66th percentile 66% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more measured providers. 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.
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Paul Smith, D.O. sits
This provider among family medicine physician peers
Across the 21,266 family medicine physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Paul Smith, D.O. writes more Part D claims than 21% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 66% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Each dot is one family medicine physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Paul Smith, D.O.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Paul Smith, D.O. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 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 Paul Smith, D.O.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Family Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
410 88% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
92.3/100 8.8 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Tennessee
How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Paul Smith, D.O.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Medicine Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 92.3/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
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.
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1215978747 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | D.O. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/08/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
92.2807
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
84.5613
Quality
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Paul Smith, D.O. 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.
Paul Grayson Smith, JR., D.O., P.C.
Cleveland, 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).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Paul Smith, D.O. - brand share 16.0%
Family Medicine Physician average
16% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 410 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.
410
Total Claims
$47K
Total Drug Cost
126
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 856
- Total Day Supply
- 23,937
- Brand vs Generic
- 16% brand / 81% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $39K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $7K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 17
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.24
- Gender Split
- 51% female / 49% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Paul Smith, D.O. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
22 claims
- Alendronate Sodium
Alendronate Sodium
21 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
18 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
17 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
12 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
12 claims
- Citalopram Hbr
Citalopram Hbr
12 claims
- Prednisone
Prednisone
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 22 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 21 |
| Losartan Potassium | 18 |
| Lisinopril | 17 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 12 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 12 |
| Citalopram Hbr Citalopram Hydrobromide | 12 |
| Prednisone | 12 |
| Shingrix Varicella-Zoster Ge/As01b/Pf | 11 |
| Abrysvo "Rsv Vacc | N/A |
* 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 Paul Smith, D.O. fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
147,760
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider
Paul Smith, D.O.'s 410 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.
Nationwide Family Medicine Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Smith, both outside Tennessee so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar MIPS final score
Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (92.3 here).
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
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 Smith.
One of 2,533 Family Medicine Physician providers enrolled in Tennessee, 5 are shown here.
Dr. John Aaron
MD
Clarksville, TN
Dr. Rebecca Aaron
MD
Clarksville, TN
Dr. Richard Aasheim
M.D.
Greeneville, TN
Dr. Julia Abraham
MD
Knoxville, TN
Dr. Sydney Abramson
MD
Murfreesboro, TN
Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paul Smith, D.O.'s specialty? ▼
Paul Smith, D.O. specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in Cleveland, Tennessee. Credentials: D.O..
How much does Paul Smith, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Paul Smith, D.O. wrote 410 Medicare Part D claims totaling $47K in drug costs for 126 beneficiaries.
What is Paul Smith, D.O.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Paul Smith, D.O. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 92.3/100 (Quality: 84.6). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Paul Smith, D.O. located? ▼
Paul Smith, D.O. is located at 2121 N OCOEE ST, Cleveland, TN, 37311. Phone: (423) 472-6548.
What is Paul Smith, D.O.'s NPI number? ▼
Paul Smith, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215978747, issued on 06/08/2006.
Does Paul Smith, D.O. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Paul Smith, D.O.'s prescribing is 16% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $39K in brand drug costs.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 147,760 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 Paul Smith, D.O. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Paul Smith, D.O.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Alendronate Sodium, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Paul Smith, D.O. accept Medicare? ▼
Paul Smith, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 410 Part D claims and 126 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Paul Smith, D.O.'s credentials? ▼
Paul Smith, D.O.'s NPI is 1215978747 with credentials D.O.. 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.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- 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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