2026 NPPES data Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician NPI 1922136449 MD
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WINSTON GRINER, MD

Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in NASHVILLE, 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
235
Medicare Part D claims · 27 beneficiaries · Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.2K
13 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: WINSTON GRINER, MD is a Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in NASHVILLE, Tennessee with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 235 claims across 27 beneficiaries — 11% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $1.2K across 13 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: WINSTON GRINER, MD filed 235 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across NASHVILLE, Tennessee. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

WINSTON GRINER, 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).

WINSTON GRINER, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/28/2007

NPI 1922136449

Primary specialty

Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician

Niche

763 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

235 79% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,134

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within Tennessee

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

WINSTON GRINER, MD is a Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider practicing in NASHVILLE, Tennessee, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1922136449. 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.

WINSTON GRINER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 5722 HICKORY PLZ STE B4, NASHVILLE, TN, 37211, with a listed phone of (615) 429-6420. NPI 1922136449 was issued on 02/28/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GRINER 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 235 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 27 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $31K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% 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.

Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 763 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 1,134 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

5722 HICKORY PLZ STE B4
NASHVILLE, TN 37211

Provider Details

NPI 1922136449
Specialty Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/28/2007

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 WINSTON GRINER, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.2K

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

WINSTON GRINER, MD — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 235 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.

235
Total Claims
$31K
Total Drug Cost
27
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
297
Total Day Supply
8,149
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$14K
Generic Drug Cost
$18K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
65.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.13
Gender Split
48% female / 52% male
Age Distribution
<65: 12, 65-74: N/A, 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
Buprenorphine-Naloxone
Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl
130
Suboxone
Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl
14

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

Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Overview

How WINSTON GRINER, MD fits within the Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

763
Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in US
48
States with Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
1,134
Avg Claims per Provider

WINSTON GRINER, MD's 235 claims are below the specialty average of 1,134.

Nearby Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in Tennessee

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WINSTON GRINER, MD's specialty?
WINSTON GRINER, MD specializes in Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician and practices in NASHVILLE, Tennessee. Credentials: MD.
How much does WINSTON GRINER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, WINSTON GRINER, MD wrote 235 Medicare Part D claims totaling $31K in drug costs for 27 beneficiaries.
Where is WINSTON GRINER, MD located?
WINSTON GRINER, MD is located at 5722 HICKORY PLZ STE B4, NASHVILLE, TN, 37211. Phone: (615) 429-6420.
What is WINSTON GRINER, MD's NPI number?
WINSTON GRINER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922136449, issued on 02/28/2007.
Does WINSTON GRINER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
WINSTON GRINER, MD's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $14K in brand drug costs.
How many Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 763 Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,134 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does WINSTON GRINER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, WINSTON GRINER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Buprenorphine-Naloxone, Suboxone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does WINSTON GRINER, MD accept Medicare?
WINSTON GRINER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 235 Part D claims and 27 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify WINSTON GRINER, MD's credentials?
WINSTON GRINER, MD's NPI is 1922136449 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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