Ralph Taylor, MD
Ralph Taylor is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Memphis, TN with over 45 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Ralph Taylor, MD has been part of the Memphis medical community since 2007 in independent practice. He graduated from University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 1981 and has 45+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 69% of reporting doctors in Tennessee
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 4469dNPPES updated 2014-02-27 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better6.68%
Tennessee avg: 5 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+1.6 pts)
6.68% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.2%
Tennessee avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.4 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in TennesseeHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
259
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
802
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
10,187
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.18M
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.3k received from industry
50 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 Ralph Taylor's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1981
University of Mississippi School of Medicine
45 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
University of Mississippi School of Medicine (Class of 1981)
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Ralph Taylor
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ralph Taylor for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Memphis 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 Ralph Taylor
Dr. Taylor is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Memphis, TN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (901) 276-2357.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Ralph Taylor
Practice Location
1750 Madison Ave 401, Memphis, TN 38104-6492
Mailing Address
1750 Madison Ave 401, Memphis, TN 38104-6492
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