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PHILLIP FORSYTHE, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician in HENDERSONVILLE, 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
121
Medicare Part D claims · 79 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K

What the federal data shows

PHILLIP FORSYTHE, M.D. filed 121 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in HENDERSONVILLE, Tennessee.

121
Part D claims, 2023

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PHILLIP FORSYTHE, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

121 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 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-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

PHILLIP FORSYTHE, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about PHILLIP FORSYTHE, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/07/2006

NPI 1275566093

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

121 96% 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).

PHILLIP FORSYTHE, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 355 NEW SHACKLE ISLAND RD, HENDERSONVILLE, TN, 37075, with a listed phone of (615) 338-1200. NPI 1275566093 was issued on 07/07/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FORSYTHE 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 121 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 79 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 17.4%. 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

355 NEW SHACKLE ISLAND RD
HENDERSONVILLE, TN 37075

Provider Details

NPI 1275566093
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/07/2006

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

121
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
79
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
121
Total Day Supply
1,139
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
21 (17.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
21

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.42
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male
Age Distribution
<65: 23, 65-74: 28, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

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
16
Cephalexin
14

* 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 PHILLIP FORSYTHE, 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

PHILLIP FORSYTHE, M.D.'s 121 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 FORSYTHE.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PHILLIP FORSYTHE, M.D.'s specialty?
PHILLIP FORSYTHE, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in HENDERSONVILLE, Tennessee. Credentials: M.D..
How much does PHILLIP FORSYTHE, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PHILLIP FORSYTHE, M.D. wrote 121 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 79 beneficiaries.
Where is PHILLIP FORSYTHE, M.D. located?
PHILLIP FORSYTHE, M.D. is located at 355 NEW SHACKLE ISLAND RD, HENDERSONVILLE, TN, 37075. Phone: (615) 338-1200.
What is PHILLIP FORSYTHE, M.D.'s NPI number?
PHILLIP FORSYTHE, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275566093, issued on 07/07/2006.
Does PHILLIP FORSYTHE, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, PHILLIP FORSYTHE, M.D. had 21 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 17.4%.
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 PHILLIP FORSYTHE, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PHILLIP FORSYTHE, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Cephalexin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PHILLIP FORSYTHE, M.D. accept Medicare?
PHILLIP FORSYTHE, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 121 Part D claims and 79 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PHILLIP FORSYTHE, M.D.'s credentials?
PHILLIP FORSYTHE, M.D.'s NPI is 1275566093 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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