William Clay Jackson, MD
Hospice and Palliative Medicine
William Clay Jackson is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine specialist based in Germantown, TN with over 28 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: EMERGENCY MEDICINE
William Clay Jackson, MD practices as part of a group hospice and palliative medicine specialist practice in Germantown, TN. He graduated from University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine in 1998 and has 28+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 76% of reporting doctors in Tennessee
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2068dNPPES updated 2020-09-24 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners
Contact & Location
Practice Location
7945 Wolf River Blvd, Germantown, TN 38138-1762
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better28.7%
Tennessee avg: 5 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+23.6 pts)
28.7% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better91.6%
Tennessee avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.8 pts)
Better than 76% of reporting doctors in TennesseeHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
351
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
639
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,372
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $533k
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 (-2%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$7.9k received from industry
9 transactions reported in 2024 ·High 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 William Clay Jackson's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1998
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Board certified · Sep 23, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
28 years in practice
Experienced
A family medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Taxonomy: 207QH0002X
Education & Training
University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine (Class of 1998)
Mailing address
7714 Poplar Ave Ste 200, Germantown, TN 38138-3941
Differs from practice location
Virtual Hospice and Palliative Medicine Care With William Clay Jackson
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with William Clay Jackson for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Germantown 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 William Clay Jackson
NPI records show Dr. Jackson as active with telehealth listed in Germantown, TN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (901) 683-0055.
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 William Clay Jackson
Practice Location
7945 Wolf River Blvd, Germantown, TN 38138-1762
Mailing Address
7714 Poplar Ave Ste 200, Germantown, TN 38138-3941
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