Michael S. Tankersley, MD
Michael S. Tankersley is an Allergy & Immunology specialist based in Collierville, TN with over 33 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 33 years in allergy & immunology, Michael S. Tankersley, MD is a long-established allergy & immunology specialist in Collierville. A University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine graduate since 1993, he brings 33+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
Older · 1649dNPPES updated 2021-11-17 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1458 W Poplar Ave Ste 205, Collierville, TN 38017-0631
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better63%
Tennessee avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-19.8 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
106
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
106
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
384
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $61k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,167 reporting peers in Tennessee.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition causing airway inflammation, wheezing, and difficulty breathing
US avg: 13.3%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$666 received from industry
34 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Michael S. Tankersley's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.33 / 1.00
Below-average vulnerabilityHe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1993
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Board certified · Nov 16, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
33 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An allergist-immunologist is trained in evaluation, physical and laboratory diagnosis, and management of disorders involving the immune system. Selected examples of such conditions include asthma, anaphylaxis, rhinitis, eczema, and adverse reactions to drugs, foods, and insect stings as well as immune deficiency diseases (both acquired and congenital), defects in host defense, and problems related to autoimmune disease, organ transplantation, or malignancies of the immune system.
Taxonomy: 207K00000X
Education & Training
University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine (Class of 1993)
Virtual Allergy & Immunology Care With Michael S. Tankersley
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Michael S. Tankersley for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Collierville required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Michael S. Tankersley
NPI records show Dr. Tankersley as active with telehealth listed in Collierville, TN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (901) 335-8966.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Michael S. Tankersley
Practice Location
1458 W Poplar Ave Ste 205, Collierville, TN 38017-0631
Mailing Address
1458 W Poplar Ave Ste 205, Collierville, TN 38017-0631
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