NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Surgery Physician NPI 1871530766 DO
Verify on CMS → Alan Billsby, DO
Surgery Physician in Sheffield, Alabama.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 36,199 in Surgery Physician, 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
340
Medicare Part D claims · 187 beneficiaries · Surgery Physician avg: 169
Generic prescribing
71%
generic claims · 29% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Alan Billsby, DO filed 340 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Surgery Physician in Sheffield, Alabama, prescribing 71% generic.
- 340
- Part D claims, 2023
- 71%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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Alan Billsby, DO's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
340 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Alan Billsby, DO practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 4 hospital affiliations - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Alan Billsby, DO?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
340 101% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Alabama
How Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama 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 Surgery Physician. 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.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Alan Billsby, DO appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgery Physician provider holding DO credentials at 342 COX BLVD, Sheffield, AL, 35660, with a listed phone of (256) 383-4473. NPI 1871530766 was issued on 06/01/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 340 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 187 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $19K in drug spend, split 29% brand-name and 71% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 16.2%.
Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 36,199 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 169 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 | 1871530766 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | DO |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/01/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Alan Billsby, DO 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.
According to CMS billing records, Alan Billsby, DO is affiliated with 4 Medicare-billing facilities across 4 states, 1 of which carry a CMS Hospital overall star rating.
York Hospital
★★★★☆ 4/5
York, ME
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 200020
Aspirus Rhinelander And Tomahawk Hospitals And Clinics, Inc.
Rhinelander, WI
Ottumwa Health Group LLC
Ottumwa, IA
Public Hospital District NO 2 Skagit County Washington
Anacortes, WA
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 · Above average
Alan Billsby, DO - brand share 29.0%
Surgery Physician average
29% brand-name claims vs 71% generic, on 340 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.
340
Total Claims
$19K
Total Drug Cost
187
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 434
- Total Day Supply
- 7,006
- Brand vs Generic
- 29% brand / 71% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $14K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $5K
- Opioid Claims
- 55 (16.2% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 63
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 65.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.42
- Gender Split
- 59% female / 41% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 68, 65-74: 91, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Alan Billsby, DO prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Sutab
Sutab
79 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
71 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
54 claims
- Sucralfate 30
Sucralfate
30 claims
- Ciprofloxacin Hcl 15
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
15 claims
- Metronidazole 12
Metronidazole
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Sutab Sod Sulf/Pot Chloride/Mag Sulf | 79 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 71 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 54 |
| Sucralfate | 30 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 15 |
| Metronidazole | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Surgery Physician Overview
How Alan Billsby, DO fits within the Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
36,199
Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Surgery Physician
169
Avg Claims per Provider
Alan Billsby, DO's 340 claims are above the specialty average of 169.
Nearby Surgery Physician Providers in Alabama
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alabama, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Billsby.
Dr. Richard Abernathy
M.D.
Foley, AL
Peter Abraham
Birmingham, AL
Dr. Carol Adams
MD
Jasper, AL
Dr. William Adkins
MD
Opelika, AL
Dr. Rosebella Agola
M.D.
Birmingham, AL
Compare Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alan Billsby, DO's specialty? ▼
Alan Billsby, DO specializes in Surgery Physician and practices in Sheffield, Alabama. Credentials: DO.
How much does Alan Billsby, DO prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Alan Billsby, DO wrote 340 Medicare Part D claims totaling $19K in drug costs for 187 beneficiaries.
Where is Alan Billsby, DO located? ▼
Alan Billsby, DO is located at 342 COX BLVD, Sheffield, AL, 35660. Phone: (256) 383-4473.
What is Alan Billsby, DO's NPI number? ▼
Alan Billsby, DO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871530766, issued on 06/01/2006.
Does Alan Billsby, DO prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Alan Billsby, DO's prescribing is 29% brand-name and 71% generic drugs by claim count, with $14K in brand drug costs.
Does Alan Billsby, DO prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Alan Billsby, DO had 55 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 16.2%.
How many Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 36,199 Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Surgery Physician provider writes 169 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Alan Billsby, DO prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Alan Billsby, DO's most frequently prescribed drugs include Sutab, Pantoprazole Sodium, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Alan Billsby, DO accept Medicare? ▼
Alan Billsby, DO appears in CMS Medicare data with 340 Part D claims and 187 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Alan Billsby, DO's credentials? ▼
Alan Billsby, DO's NPI is 1871530766 with credentials DO. 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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