2026 NPPES data Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1639115496 MD
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PHILLIP NICHOLS, MD

Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in KNOXVILLE, 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
983
Medicare Part D claims · 228 beneficiaries · Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
57%
generic claims · 43% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$259.87
11 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

PHILLIP NICHOLS, MD filed 983 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, prescribing 57% generic.

983
Part D claims, 2023
57%
generic prescribing
$259.87
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

PHILLIP NICHOLS, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

983 Top 25% higher than 75% 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%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). This entry sits in this band. 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 NICHOLS, MD 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 NICHOLS, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/21/2006

NPI 1639115496

Primary specialty

Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician

Niche

857 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

983 25% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,310

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Tennessee

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Sleep Medicine (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 NICHOLS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 6473 KINGSTON PIKE, KNOXVILLE, TN, 37919, with a listed phone of (865) 588-8831. NPI 1639115496 was issued on 06/21/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what NICHOLS 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 983 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 228 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $482K in drug spend, split 43% brand-name and 57% 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.

Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 857 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 1,310 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

6473 KINGSTON PIKE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919

Provider Details

NPI 1639115496
Specialty Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/21/2006

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 PHILLIP NICHOLS, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$260

Largest payer

GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.

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 · Above average

PHILLIP NICHOLS, MD — brand share 43.0%
Specialty average (est.)

43% brand-name claims vs 57% generic, on 983 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.

983
Total Claims
$482K
Total Drug Cost
228
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,511
Total Day Supply
42,914
Brand vs Generic
43% brand / 57% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$456K
Generic Drug Cost
$27K
Antibiotic Claims
101

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.84
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male
Age Distribution
<65: 49, 65-74: 96, 75-84: 66, 85+: 17

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What PHILLIP NICHOLS, MD 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
Trelegy Ellipta
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter
113
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
106
Montelukast Sodium
75
Azithromycin
69
Prednisone
64
Clonazepam
39
Arnuity Ellipta
Fluticasone Furoate
33
Breo Ellipta
Fluticasone/Vilanterol
32
Zolpidem Tartrate
31
Symbicort
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate
26

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

Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview

How PHILLIP NICHOLS, MD fits within the Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

857
Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
1,310
Avg Claims per Provider

PHILLIP NICHOLS, MD's 983 claims are below the specialty average of 1,310.

Nearby Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Tennessee

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PHILLIP NICHOLS, MD's specialty?
PHILLIP NICHOLS, MD specializes in Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in KNOXVILLE, Tennessee. Credentials: MD.
How much does PHILLIP NICHOLS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PHILLIP NICHOLS, MD wrote 983 Medicare Part D claims totaling $482K in drug costs for 228 beneficiaries.
Where is PHILLIP NICHOLS, MD located?
PHILLIP NICHOLS, MD is located at 6473 KINGSTON PIKE, KNOXVILLE, TN, 37919. Phone: (865) 588-8831.
What is PHILLIP NICHOLS, MD's NPI number?
PHILLIP NICHOLS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639115496, issued on 06/21/2006.
Does PHILLIP NICHOLS, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PHILLIP NICHOLS, MD's prescribing is 43% brand-name and 57% generic drugs by claim count, with $456K in brand drug costs.
How many Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 857 Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,310 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does PHILLIP NICHOLS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PHILLIP NICHOLS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Trelegy Ellipta, Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, Montelukast Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PHILLIP NICHOLS, MD accept Medicare?
PHILLIP NICHOLS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 983 Part D claims and 228 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PHILLIP NICHOLS, MD's credentials?
PHILLIP NICHOLS, MD's NPI is 1639115496 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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