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2026 NPPES data Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist NPI 1588949051 R.PH.
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Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in Glen Allen, Virginia.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 12,452 in Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
129
Medicare Part D claims · 112 beneficiaries · Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist avg: 256
Generic prescribing
0%
generic claims · >99% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Alain Louka, R.PH. filed 129 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in Glen Allen, Virginia, prescribing 0% generic.
- 129
- Part D claims, 2023
- 0%
- generic prescribing
- ≥35th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Alain Louka, R.PH.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
129 ≥ 35th percentile 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Alain Louka, R.PH.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Medicare Part D claims
129 50% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Virginia
How Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist compares to other specialties among Virginia providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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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Alain Louka, R.PH. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist provider holding R.PH. credentials at 9650 W BROAD ST, Glen Allen, VA, 23060, with a listed phone of (804) 273-9276. NPI 1588949051 was issued on 10/17/2011.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 129 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 112 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $26K in drug spend, split >99% brand-name and 0% generic by claim count.
Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 12,452 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 256 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1588949051 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist |
| Credentials | R.PH. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 10/17/2011 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy
Alain Louka, R.PH. - brand share 99.0%
Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist average
>99% brand-name claims vs 0% generic, on 129 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.
129
Total Claims
$26K
Total Drug Cost
112
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 129
- Total Day Supply
- 133
- Brand vs Generic
- >99% brand / 0% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $26K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.73
- Gender Split
- 54% female / 46% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 0, 65-74: 62, 75-84: 38, 85+: 12
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Shingrix Varicella-Zoster Ge/As01b/Pf | 68 |
| Abrysvo "Rsv Vacc | N/A |
| Boostrix Tdap "Diphth | N/A |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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How Alain Louka, R.PH. fits within the Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist landscape nationally.
12,452
Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
256
Avg Claims per Provider
Alain Louka, R.PH.'s 129 claims are below the specialty average of 256.
Nearby Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Providers in Virginia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Virginia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Louka.
One of 286 Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist providers enrolled in Virginia, 5 are shown here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alain Louka, R.PH.'s specialty? ▼
Alain Louka, R.PH. specializes in Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist and practices in Glen Allen, Virginia. Credentials: R.PH..
How much does Alain Louka, R.PH. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Alain Louka, R.PH. wrote 129 Medicare Part D claims totaling $26K in drug costs for 112 beneficiaries.
Where is Alain Louka, R.PH. located? ▼
Alain Louka, R.PH. is located at 9650 W BROAD ST, Glen Allen, VA, 23060. Phone: (804) 273-9276.
What is Alain Louka, R.PH.'s NPI number? ▼
Alain Louka, R.PH.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588949051, issued on 10/17/2011.
Does Alain Louka, R.PH. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Alain Louka, R.PH.'s prescribing is >99% brand-name and 0% generic drugs by claim count, with $26K in brand drug costs.
How many Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 12,452 Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist provider writes 256 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Alain Louka, R.PH. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Alain Louka, R.PH.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Shingrix, Abrysvo, Boostrix Tdap. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Alain Louka, R.PH. accept Medicare? ▼
Alain Louka, R.PH. appears in CMS Medicare data with 129 Part D claims and 112 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Alain Louka, R.PH.'s credentials? ▼
Alain Louka, R.PH.'s NPI is 1588949051 with credentials R.PH.. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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