2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1720069479 MD
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THOMAS ADAMS, MD

Family Medicine Physician in MURRAY, Kentucky. 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
20K
Medicare Part D claims · 1K beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.4K
65 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: THOMAS ADAMS, MD is a Family Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in MURRAY, Kentucky with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 20K claims across 1K beneficiaries — 13% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $1.4K across 65 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: THOMAS ADAMS, MD filed 19,511 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across MURRAY, Kentucky. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

THOMAS ADAMS, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

THOMAS ADAMS, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/09/2005

NPI 1720069479

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

19,511 471% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in Kentucky

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers

Kentucky providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Kentucky

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

THOMAS ADAMS, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider practicing in MURRAY, Kentucky, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1720069479. 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.

THOMAS ADAMS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1000 S 12TH ST, MURRAY, KY, 42071, with a listed phone of (270) 759-9200. NPI 1720069479 was issued on 11/09/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ADAMS 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 19,511 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 1,017 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2.6 million in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.7%. 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.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

1000 S 12TH ST
MURRAY, KY 42071

Provider Details

NPI 1720069479
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/09/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where THOMAS ADAMS, 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.

VMD PRIMARY PROVIDERS CENTRAL KENTUCKY
MURRAY, KY

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 THOMAS ADAMS, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.4K

Largest payer

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

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

THOMAS ADAMS, MD — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 19,511 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.

19,511
Total Claims
$2.6M
Total Drug Cost
1,017
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
45,191
Total Day Supply
1,323,832
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2.3M
Generic Drug Cost
$366K
Opioid Claims
536 (2.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
488

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.58
Gender Split
50% female / 50% male
Age Distribution
<65: 149, 65-74: 459, 75-84: 319, 85+: 90

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
1,066
Metoprolol Succinate
600
Rosuvastatin Calcium
593
Lisinopril
587
Losartan Potassium
509
Omeprazole
484
Amlodipine Besylate
442
Levothyroxine Sodium
398
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
385
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
310

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How THOMAS ADAMS, MD fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

THOMAS ADAMS, MD's 19,511 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Kentucky

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is THOMAS ADAMS, MD's specialty?
THOMAS ADAMS, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in MURRAY, Kentucky. Credentials: MD.
How much does THOMAS ADAMS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, THOMAS ADAMS, MD wrote 19,511 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.6M in drug costs for 1,017 beneficiaries.
Where is THOMAS ADAMS, MD located?
THOMAS ADAMS, MD is located at 1000 S 12TH ST, MURRAY, KY, 42071. Phone: (270) 759-9200.
What is THOMAS ADAMS, MD's NPI number?
THOMAS ADAMS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720069479, issued on 11/09/2005.
Does THOMAS ADAMS, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
THOMAS ADAMS, MD's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $2.3M in brand drug costs.
Does THOMAS ADAMS, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, THOMAS ADAMS, MD had 536 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.7%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does THOMAS ADAMS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, THOMAS ADAMS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Metoprolol Succinate, Rosuvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does THOMAS ADAMS, MD accept Medicare?
THOMAS ADAMS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 19,511 Part D claims and 1,017 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify THOMAS ADAMS, MD's credentials?
THOMAS ADAMS, MD's NPI is 1720069479 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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