2026 NPPES data Mental Health Counselor NPI 1184060113 MD
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SYLVESTER NWEDO, MD

Mental Health Counselor in JACKSON, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 104 beneficiaries · Mental Health Counselor avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$686.3
37 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

SYLVESTER NWEDO, MD filed 2,155 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Mental Health Counselor in JACKSON, Tennessee, prescribing 88% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
88%
generic prescribing
$686.3
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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SYLVESTER NWEDO, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

2,155 Top 15% higher than 85% 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%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about SYLVESTER NWEDO, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/16/2013

NPI 1184060113

Primary specialty

Mental Health Counselor

High-volume

292,612 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,155 103% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,063

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Mental Health Counselor compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Mental Health Counselor share within Tennessee

1. Mental Health Counselor42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Mental Health Counselor share within Tennessee

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Mental Health Counselor (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Mental Health Counselor ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Mental Health Counselor) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Mental Health Counselor) — 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).

SYLVESTER NWEDO, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Mental Health Counselor provider holding MD credentials at 30 SANDSTONE CIR, JACKSON, TN, 38305, with a listed phone of (731) 240-1695. NPI 1184060113 was issued on 05/16/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what NWEDO 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 2,155 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 104 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $554K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% 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.

Mental Health Counselor is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 292,612 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,063 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

30 SANDSTONE CIR
JACKSON, TN 38305

Provider Details

NPI 1184060113
Specialty Mental Health Counselor
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/16/2013

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 SYLVESTER NWEDO, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$686

Largest payer

ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, 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 · Typical

SYLVESTER NWEDO, MD — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 2,155 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.

2,155
Total Claims
$554K
Total Drug Cost
104
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,213
Total Day Supply
60,198
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$489K
Generic Drug Cost
$65K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
54.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.69
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 77, 65-74: 22, 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.

What SYLVESTER NWEDO, 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
Clonazepam
302
Buprenorphine-Naloxone
Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl
225
Trazodone Hcl
119
Buspirone Hcl
100
Gabapentin
92
Quetiapine Fumarate
83
Spravato
Esketamine Hcl
70
Duloxetine Hcl
63
Citalopram Hbr
Citalopram Hydrobromide
56
Lamotrigine
55

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

Mental Health Counselor Overview

How SYLVESTER NWEDO, MD fits within the Mental Health Counselor landscape nationally.

292,612
Mental Health Counselor Providers in US
55
States with Mental Health Counselor
1,063
Avg Claims per Provider

SYLVESTER NWEDO, MD's 2,155 claims are above the specialty average of 1,063.

Nearby Mental Health Counselor Providers in Tennessee

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

Compare Mental Health Counselor nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SYLVESTER NWEDO, MD's specialty?
SYLVESTER NWEDO, MD specializes in Mental Health Counselor and practices in JACKSON, Tennessee. Credentials: MD.
How much does SYLVESTER NWEDO, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SYLVESTER NWEDO, MD wrote 2,155 Medicare Part D claims totaling $554K in drug costs for 104 beneficiaries.
Where is SYLVESTER NWEDO, MD located?
SYLVESTER NWEDO, MD is located at 30 SANDSTONE CIR, JACKSON, TN, 38305. Phone: (731) 240-1695.
What is SYLVESTER NWEDO, MD's NPI number?
SYLVESTER NWEDO, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184060113, issued on 05/16/2013.
Does SYLVESTER NWEDO, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SYLVESTER NWEDO, MD's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $489K in brand drug costs.
How many Mental Health Counselor providers are there in the US?
There are 292,612 Mental Health Counselor providers across 55 states in the US. The average Mental Health Counselor provider writes 1,063 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SYLVESTER NWEDO, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SYLVESTER NWEDO, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clonazepam, Buprenorphine-Naloxone, Trazodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SYLVESTER NWEDO, MD accept Medicare?
SYLVESTER NWEDO, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,155 Part D claims and 104 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SYLVESTER NWEDO, MD's credentials?
SYLVESTER NWEDO, MD's NPI is 1184060113 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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