Jerry Pinkerton, M.D.
NPI 1679571772 · Hospitalist Physician · Winston Salem, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jerry Pinkerton, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Winston Salem, NC (NPI 1679571772).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679571772
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 9300278 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
381 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 143 | $111 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 106 | $74 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 58 | $107 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 32 | $158 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 27 | $198 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 15 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | 30 | 17 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 28 | 13 |
| Prednisone | 25 | 23 |
| Omeprazole | 23 | 13 |
| Cefuroxime Axetilbrand: Cefuroxime | 19 | 19 |
| Potassium Chloride | 18 | — |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 16 | 16 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-07-12
- Last updated
- 2017-02-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jerry Pinkerton's NPI number?
- Jerry Pinkerton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679571772, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jerry Pinkerton's specialty?
- Jerry Pinkerton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jerry Pinkerton located?
- Jerry Pinkerton's practice location on file with NPPES is Medical Center Blvd, Winston Salem, NC 27157-0001.
- What is Jerry Pinkerton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jerry Pinkerton is (336) 651-8100.
- Does Jerry Pinkerton accept Medicare?
- Jerry Pinkerton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jerry Pinkerton's NPI active?
- Yes — Jerry Pinkerton's NPI (1679571772) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-02-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.