2026 NPPES data Surgery Physician NPI 1922026707 M.D
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SAM DELK, M.D

Surgery Physician in MEMPHIS, 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
81
Medicare Part D claims · 51 beneficiaries · Surgery Physician avg: 169
Generic prescribing
26%
generic claims · 74% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$399.61
24 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: SAM DELK, M.D is a Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in MEMPHIS, Tennessee with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 81 claims across 51 beneficiaries — 74% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $399.61 across 24 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: SAM DELK, M.D filed 81 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across MEMPHIS, Tennessee. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

SAM DELK, 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).

SAM DELK, M.D at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/18/2006

NPI 1922026707

Primary specialty

Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

36,191 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

81 52% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 169

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Surgery Physician share within Tennessee

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

SAM DELK, M.D is a Surgery Physician provider practicing in MEMPHIS, Tennessee, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D. NPI: 1922026707. 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.

SAM DELK, M.D appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgery Physician provider holding M.D credentials at 1325 EASTMORELAND AVE STE 440, MEMPHIS, TN, 38104, with a listed phone of (901) 725-0421. NPI 1922026707 was issued on 07/18/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DELK 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 81 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 51 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $73K in drug spend, split 74% brand-name and 26% 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.

Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 36,191 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 169 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

1325 EASTMORELAND AVE STE 440
MEMPHIS, TN 38104

Provider Details

NPI 1922026707
Specialty Surgery Physician
Credentials M.D
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/18/2006

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 SAM DELK, M.D. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$400

Largest payer

Smith+Nephew, 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 · Brand-heavy

SAM DELK, M.D — brand share 74.0%
Specialty average (est.)

74% brand-name claims vs 26% generic, on 81 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.

81
Total Claims
$73K
Total Drug Cost
51
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
85
Total Day Supply
1,910
Brand vs Generic
74% brand / 26% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$73K
Generic Drug Cost
$263
Antibiotic Claims
21

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
4.99
Gender Split
37% female / 63% male
Age Distribution
<65: 22, 65-74: 12, 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
Santyl
Collagenase Clostridium Hist.
51
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
20

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

Surgery Physician Overview

How SAM DELK, M.D fits within the Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

36,191
Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Surgery Physician
169
Avg Claims per Provider

SAM DELK, M.D's 81 claims are below the specialty average of 169.

Nearby Surgery Physician Providers in Tennessee

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

Compare Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SAM DELK, M.D's specialty?
SAM DELK, M.D specializes in Surgery Physician and practices in MEMPHIS, Tennessee. Credentials: M.D.
How much does SAM DELK, M.D prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SAM DELK, M.D wrote 81 Medicare Part D claims totaling $73K in drug costs for 51 beneficiaries.
Where is SAM DELK, M.D located?
SAM DELK, M.D is located at 1325 EASTMORELAND AVE STE 440, MEMPHIS, TN, 38104. Phone: (901) 725-0421.
What is SAM DELK, M.D's NPI number?
SAM DELK, M.D's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922026707, issued on 07/18/2006.
Does SAM DELK, M.D prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SAM DELK, M.D's prescribing is 74% brand-name and 26% generic drugs by claim count, with $73K in brand drug costs.
How many Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 36,191 Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Surgery Physician provider writes 169 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SAM DELK, M.D prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SAM DELK, M.D's most frequently prescribed drugs include Santyl, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SAM DELK, M.D accept Medicare?
SAM DELK, M.D appears in CMS Medicare data with 81 Part D claims and 51 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SAM DELK, M.D's credentials?
SAM DELK, M.D's NPI is 1922026707 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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