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PRENTISS PARSONS M.D.
NPI 1821051756
Family Medicine in Ackerman, MS

Active since April 11, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
356 W CHERRY ST, ACKERMAN, MS 39735(662) 285-3243(662) 285-3613 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 25, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Prentiss Parsons M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

PRENTISS PARSONS M.D. (NPI 1821051756) is an individual family medicine provider in Ackerman, Mississippi, licensed in Mississippi (09727) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Och Regional Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Starkville.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821051756
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NamePRENTISS PARSONSCredential: M.D.
Location Address356 W CHERRY STAckerman, MS 39735-8709
Mailing Address350 N Humphreys BlvdMemphis, TN 38120-2177 · (901) 226-4003 · Fax (901) 227-8591
Phone(662) 285-3243
Fax(662) 285-3613
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Mississippi School Of MedicineGraduated 1981
Enumeration DateApril 11, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 25, 2025
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 25, 2025
✔ NPI 1821051756 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in MS · 09727
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
356 W CHERRY ST, Ackerman, MS 39735
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1400 Hospital RDStarkville, MS 39759-2163 · Phone (662) 323-4230

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid00013578MS

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Prentiss Parsons M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID9931206141
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070523000452
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Prentiss Parsons reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Och Family Practice Ackerman
0.4 mi
Primary Care
356 E CHERRY ST
Ackerman, MS 39735
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Mississippi enrollment
  • 2 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1114189644 (662) 285-3243
Och Professional Services
23 mi
Multi-Specialty
400 HOSPITAL RD
Starkville, MS 39759
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Mississippi enrollment
  • 34 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1225202666 (662) 615-2817
Baptist Memorial Medical Group Inc
124 mi
Internal Medicine
8970 WINCHESTER RD
Memphis, TN 38125
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Mississippi enrollment
  • 494 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1306089206 (901) 227-4068

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 12

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg J1100
Dexamethasone sodium phosphate is a medication given via injection. It is a type of steroid that helps reduce inflammation and immune responses. It can be used to treat a variety of conditions, such as allergies, skin conditions, arthritis, and more.
514 services79 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
495 services214 patients
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 96372
This procedure involves administering medication directly under the skin or into a muscle. A small needle is used to inject the drug, allowing it to be absorbed quickly into the bloodstream. It's a common method for delivering a variety of medications.
321 services114 patients
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415
This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.
304 services196 patients
Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg J0696
Ceftriaxone sodium is an antibiotic injection used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. Each injection contains 250 mg of the medicine. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria in your body.
177 services60 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
156 services124 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Och Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Starkville, MS
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number250050
Location400 Hospital Road /Mail PO Box 1506Starkville, MS 39759 · Oktibbeha County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Bmh-Golden Triangle

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbus, MS
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number250100
Location2520 5th Street NColumbus, MS 39705 · Lowndes County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Choctaw Regional Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Ackerman, MS
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number251334
Location8613 Ms Hwy 12Ackerman, MS 39735 · Choctaw County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 39735 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$80.50 typical visit price
range $51.65 – $159.18
Typical copayment $20.12 (range $12.91 – $39.79)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$92.20 typical visit price
range $16.15 – $129.61
Typical copayment $23.05 (range $4.03 – $32.40)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a nephropathy screening test or evidence of nephropathy during the measurement period
69%219 patients3/55-star benchmark: 99%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
98%3,621 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
71%7,899 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
99%152 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
0%1,270 patients1/55-star benchmark: 99%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
20%1,270 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
0%1,270 patients1/55-star benchmark: 59%
Statin Therapy for the Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease
Percentage of the following patients - all considered at high risk of cardiovascular events - who were prescribed or were on statin therapy during the measurement period: - Adults aged >= 21 years who were previously diagnosed with or currently have an active…
65%334 patients3/55-star benchmark: 89%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 13

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
8 suppliers27 claims64 services$6.08 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
5 suppliers11 claims13 services$1.17 avg. paid by Medicare
Ostomy pouch, drainable, with barrier attached, with built-in convexity (1 piece), each A4389
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N
2 suppliers14 claims410 services$6.01 avg. paid by Medicare
For diabetics only, fitting (including follow-up), custom preparation and supply of off-the-shelf depth-inlay shoe manufactured to accommodate multi-density insert(s), per shoe A5500
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N
2 suppliers17 claims34 services$61.44 avg. paid by Medicare
For diabetics only, multiple density insert, made by direct carving with cam technology from a rectified cad model created from a digitized scan of the patient, total contact with patient's foot, including arch, base layer minimum of 3/16 inch material of shore a 35 durometer (or higher), includes arch filler and other shaping material, custom fabricated, each A5514
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N
1 supplier16 claims96 services$37.38 avg. paid by Medicare
Enteral formula, nutritionally complete, calorically dense (equal to or greater than 1.5 kcal/ml) with intact nutrients, includes proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit B4152
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N
3 suppliers11 claims5,841 services$0.37 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

JILL MARIE SHAW FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
356 W CHERRY ST
ACKERMAN, MS 39735
Choctaw County (662) 285-3243
MRS. AMANDA DAVIS MILLER FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
356 W CHERRY ST
ACKERMAN, MS 39735
Choctaw County (662) 285-3243

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Prentiss Parsons's NPI number?

The NPI number for Prentiss Parsons is 1821051756. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 11, 2006.

Where is Prentiss Parsons located?

Prentiss Parsons practices at 356 W Cherry St, Ackerman, MS 39735. The listed phone number is (662) 285-3243.

What is Prentiss Parsons's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Prentiss Parsons enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Prentiss Parsons is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Prentiss Parsons's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Prentiss Parsons reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Och Family Practice Ackerman (Ackerman, MS), Och Professional Services (Starkville, MS) and Baptist Memorial Medical Group Inc (Memphis, TN). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Prentiss Parsons's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Prentiss Parsons accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of Tennessee and 3 other insurers list Prentiss Parsons as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Prentiss Parsons affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Prentiss Parsons is affiliated with Och Regional Medical Center, Bmh-Golden Triangle and Choctaw Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Prentiss Parsons was last updated on September 25, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.