2026 NPPES data General Practice Physician NPI 1780782797 MD
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ALAN PALO, MD

General Practice Physician in PARMA, Ohio. 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
58
Medicare Part D claims · General Practice Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
79%
generic claims · 21% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
77.5068/100
▼ 6 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: ALAN PALO, MD is a General Practice Physician ([object Object]) practicing in PARMA, Ohio with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 58 claims — 21% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 77.5068/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: ALAN PALO, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 77.5068 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 58 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ALAN PALO, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

ALAN PALO, MD at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/21/2006

NPI 1780782797

Primary specialty

General Practice Physician

Mid-sized

16,677 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

58 98% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,872

MIPS final score

77.5068/100 5.593199999999996% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Ohio

How General Practice Physician compares to other specialties among Ohio providers

Ohio providers

General Practice Physician share within Ohio

1. General Practice Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
General Practice Physician share within Ohio

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ALAN PALO, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the General Practice Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
77.5068/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (General Practice Physician) — 77.5068/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%77.5%
MIPS final score (General Practice Physician) — 77.5068/100 vs national avg 83.1

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 PALO, MD is a General Practice Physician provider practicing in PARMA, Ohio, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1780782797. 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.

ALAN PALO, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a General Practice Physician provider holding MD credentials at 6611 PELHAM DR, PARMA, OH, 44129, with a listed phone of (440) 888-5968. NPI 1780782797 was issued on 09/21/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PALO 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 58 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $8K in drug spend, split 21% brand-name and 79% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 77.5068/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 68.6144, Cost 56.4081), compared with the national average of 83.1.

General Practice Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,677 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,872 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

6611 PELHAM DR
PARMA, OH 44129

Provider Details

NPI 1780782797
Specialty General Practice Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/21/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

77.5068
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
68.6144
Quality
56.4081
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

License & disciplinary context — Ohio OMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to ALAN PALO, MD. To verify ALAN PALO, MD's current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases

OMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

ALAN PALO, MD — brand share 21.0%
Specialty average (est.)

21% brand-name claims vs 79% generic, on 58 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.

58
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
99
Total Day Supply
2,807
Brand vs Generic
21% brand / 79% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$7K
Generic Drug Cost
$998

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.86

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Eliquis
Apixaban
11

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

General Practice Physician Overview

How ALAN PALO, MD fits within the General Practice Physician landscape nationally.

16,677
General Practice Physician Providers in US
56
States with General Practice Physician
2,872
Avg Claims per Provider

ALAN PALO, MD's 58 claims are below the specialty average of 2,872.

Nearby General Practice Physician Providers in Ohio

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

Compare General Practice Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ALAN PALO, MD's specialty?
ALAN PALO, MD specializes in General Practice Physician and practices in PARMA, Ohio. Credentials: MD.
How much does ALAN PALO, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ALAN PALO, MD wrote 58 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
What is ALAN PALO, MD's Medicare quality score?
ALAN PALO, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 77.5068/100 (Quality: 68.6144, Cost: 56.4081). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ALAN PALO, MD located?
ALAN PALO, MD is located at 6611 PELHAM DR, PARMA, OH, 44129. Phone: (440) 888-5968.
What is ALAN PALO, MD's NPI number?
ALAN PALO, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780782797, issued on 09/21/2006.
Does ALAN PALO, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ALAN PALO, MD's prescribing is 21% brand-name and 79% generic drugs by claim count, with $7K in brand drug costs.
How many General Practice Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,677 General Practice Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average General Practice Physician provider writes 2,872 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ALAN PALO, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ALAN PALO, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Eliquis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ALAN PALO, MD accept Medicare?
ALAN PALO, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 58 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ALAN PALO, MD's credentials?
ALAN PALO, MD's NPI is 1780782797 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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