2026 NPPES data Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program NPI 1437478138 MD
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ADAM ALTER, MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
958
Medicare Part D claims · 213 beneficiaries · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program avg: 459
Generic prescribing
27%
generic claims · 73% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: ADAM ALTER, MD is a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program ([object Object]) practicing in SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 958 claims across 213 beneficiaries — 73% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: ADAM ALTER, MD filed 958 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

ADAM ALTER, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/20/2010

NPI 1437478138

Primary specialty

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

High-volume

331,761 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

958 109% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 459

Specialty distribution in Maine

How Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program compares to other specialties among Maine providers

Maine providers

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program share within Maine

1. Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program share within Maine

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

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ADAM ALTER, MD is a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider practicing in SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1437478138. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

ADAM ALTER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider holding MD credentials at 100 FODEN RD STE 103, SOUTH PORTLAND, ME, 04106, with a listed phone of (207) 828-1122. NPI 1437478138 was issued on 05/20/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ALTER most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 958 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 213 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $448K in drug spend, split 73% brand-name and 27% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 331,761 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 459 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

100 FODEN RD STE 103
SOUTH PORTLAND, ME 04106

Provider Details

NPI 1437478138
Specialty Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/20/2010

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ADAM ALTER, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

SELECT PHYSICAL THERAPY HOLDINGS INC
AUBURN, ME
ST MARYS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
LEWISTON, ME

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

ADAM ALTER, MD — brand share 73.0%
Specialty average (est.)

73% brand-name claims vs 27% generic, on 958 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

958
Total Claims
$448K
Total Drug Cost
213
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,255
Total Day Supply
34,542
Brand vs Generic
73% brand / 27% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$441K
Antibiotic Claims
78

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.72
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male
Age Distribution
<65: 32, 65-74: 86, 75-84: 77, 85+: 18

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Anoro Ellipta
Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr
151
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
102
Symbicort
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate
84
Trelegy Ellipta
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter
76
Prednisone
56
Azithromycin
54
Spiriva Respimat
Tiotropium Bromide
42
Incruse Ellipta
Umeclidinium Bromide
39
Breo Ellipta
Fluticasone/Vilanterol
34
Stiolto Respimat
Tiotropium Br/Olodaterol Hcl
31

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Overview

How ADAM ALTER, MD fits within the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program landscape nationally.

331,761
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in US
55
States with Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
459
Avg Claims per Provider

ADAM ALTER, MD's 958 claims are above the specialty average of 459.

Nearby Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in Maine

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Maine, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as ALTER.

Compare Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ADAM ALTER, MD's specialty?
ADAM ALTER, MD specializes in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program and practices in SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine. Credentials: MD.
How much does ADAM ALTER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ADAM ALTER, MD wrote 958 Medicare Part D claims totaling $448K in drug costs for 213 beneficiaries.
Where is ADAM ALTER, MD located?
ADAM ALTER, MD is located at 100 FODEN RD STE 103, SOUTH PORTLAND, ME, 04106. Phone: (207) 828-1122.
What is ADAM ALTER, MD's NPI number?
ADAM ALTER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437478138, issued on 05/20/2010.
Does ADAM ALTER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ADAM ALTER, MD's prescribing is 73% brand-name and 27% generic drugs by claim count, with $441K in brand drug costs.
How many Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers are there in the US?
There are 331,761 Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers across 55 states in the US. The average Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider writes 459 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ADAM ALTER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ADAM ALTER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Anoro Ellipta, Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, Symbicort. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ADAM ALTER, MD accept Medicare?
ADAM ALTER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 958 Part D claims and 213 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ADAM ALTER, MD's credentials?
ADAM ALTER, MD's NPI is 1437478138 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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