NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Hematology & Oncology Physician NPI 1639226517 MD
Verify on CMS → Stephen Strickland, MD
Hematology & Oncology Physician in Nashville, 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 11,530 in Hematology & Oncology 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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We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
244
Medicare Part D claims · 48 beneficiaries · Hematology & Oncology Physician avg: 885
Generic prescribing
59%
generic claims · 41% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$30.3K
38 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Stephen Strickland, MD filed 244 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Hematology & Oncology Physician in Nashville, Tennessee, prescribing 59% generic.
- 244
- Part D claims, 2024
- 59%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
- ≥48th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Stephen Strickland, MD
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1639226517), first enumerated 01/04/2007.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 244 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Board certification signal
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
2 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliations on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Reported
Industry payment transparency
$30.3K in reported industry payments (38 transfers) in 2024 under the federal Sunshine Act — disclosed transfers of value, not a quality rating.
Source: CMS Open Payments
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1639226517 · Hematology & Oncology Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MID · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1639226517
- ENUM-MID 2007
- TAX-MID 12K Hematology &
- RX-LIGHT 244
- BOOK-THIN 225 in Tennessee
- PHOTO-ENUM Vinni Juneja, MD · 2007
Stephen Strickland, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
244 ≥ 48th percentile 48% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Stephen Strickland, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations - 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 Stephen Strickland, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Hematology & Oncology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
244 72% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Tennessee
How Hematology & Oncology Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Hematology & Oncology Physician. Verify directly:
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 | 1639226517 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Hematology & Oncology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 01/04/2007 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Stephen Strickland, 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.
Tristar Bone Marrow Transplant, LLC
Nashville, TN
Verdi Oncology Tennessee PC
Nashville, 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 Stephen Strickland, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$30.3K
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
Stephen Strickland, MD - brand share 41.0%
Hematology & Oncology Physician average
41% brand-name claims vs 59% generic, on 244 2024 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 2024.
244
Total Claims
$1.4M
Total Drug Cost
48
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 270.933
- Total Day Supply
- 7,392
- Brand vs Generic
- 41% brand / 59% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $1.4M
- Generic Drug Cost
- $7K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 28
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 3.37
- Gender Split
- 42% female / 58% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Stephen Strickland, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Venclexta
Venclexta
27 claims
- Iclusig
Iclusig
16 claims
- Sprycel
Sprycel
14 claims
- Inqovi
Inqovi
13 claims
- Acyclovir
Acyclovir
11 claims
- Onureg
Onureg
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Venclexta Venetoclax | 27 |
| Iclusig Ponatinib Hcl | 16 |
| Sprycel Dasatinib | 14 |
| Inqovi Decitabine/Cedazuridine | 13 |
| Acyclovir | 11 |
| Onureg Azacitidine | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Hematology & Oncology Physician Overview
How Stephen Strickland, MD fits within the Hematology & Oncology Physician landscape nationally.
11,530
Hematology & Oncology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hematology & Oncology Physician
885
Avg Claims per Provider
Stephen Strickland, MD's 244 claims are below the specialty average of 885.
Nationwide Hematology & Oncology Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Strickland, both outside Tennessee so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2007)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Hematology & Oncology Physician Providers in Tennessee
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Tennessee, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Strickland.
One of 225 Hematology & Oncology Physician providers enrolled in Tennessee, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Jonathan Abbas
MD
Nashville, TN
Dr. Feras Abdul Khalek
M.D.
Sevierville, TN
Dr. Mohammed Amine Achhal El Kadmiri
M.D.
Nashville, TN
Dr. Nimesh Adhikari
MD
Kingsport, TN
Dr. Omar Ahmad
M.D.
Millington, TN
Compare Hematology & Oncology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stephen Strickland, MD's specialty? ▼
Stephen Strickland, MD specializes in Hematology & Oncology Physician and practices in Nashville, Tennessee. Credentials: MD.
How much does Stephen Strickland, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Stephen Strickland, MD wrote 244 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.4M in drug costs for 48 beneficiaries.
Where is Stephen Strickland, MD located? ▼
Stephen Strickland, MD is located at 2410 PATTERSON ST STE 500, Nashville, TN, 37203. Phone: (615) 342-7440.
What is Stephen Strickland, MD's NPI number? ▼
Stephen Strickland, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639226517, issued on 01/04/2007.
Does Stephen Strickland, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Stephen Strickland, MD's prescribing is 41% brand-name and 59% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.4M in brand drug costs.
How many Hematology & Oncology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 11,530 Hematology & Oncology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hematology & Oncology Physician provider writes 885 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Stephen Strickland, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Stephen Strickland, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Venclexta, Iclusig, Sprycel. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Stephen Strickland, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Stephen Strickland, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 244 Part D claims and 48 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Stephen Strickland, MD's credentials? ▼
Stephen Strickland, MD's NPI is 1639226517 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
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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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