2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1902960917 M.D.
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ALBERT STERNS, M.D.

Family Medicine Physician in HOMEWOOD, Alabama. 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
178
Medicare Part D claims · 125 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K

What the federal data shows

ALBERT STERNS, M.D. filed 178 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in HOMEWOOD, Alabama.

178
Part D claims, 2023

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ALBERT STERNS, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

178 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

ALBERT STERNS, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about ALBERT STERNS, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/21/2006

NPI 1902960917

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

178 95% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Alabama

1. Family Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Family Medicine Physician share within Alabama

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Family Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Family Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine Physician) — 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.

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).

ALBERT STERNS, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1021 DREXEL PKWY, HOMEWOOD, AL, 35209, with a listed phone of (205) 396-5488. NPI 1902960917 was issued on 12/21/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what STERNS 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 178 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 125 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K in drug spend. 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.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

1021 DREXEL PKWY
HOMEWOOD, AL 35209

Provider Details

NPI 1902960917
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/21/2006

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

178
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
125
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
188
Total Day Supply
1,939
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Antibiotic Claims
65

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.41
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What ALBERT STERNS, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Ondansetron Hcl
20
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
17
Prednisone
16

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How ALBERT STERNS, M.D. fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

ALBERT STERNS, M.D.'s 178 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Alabama

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

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ALBERT STERNS, M.D.'s specialty?
ALBERT STERNS, M.D. specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in HOMEWOOD, Alabama. Credentials: M.D..
How much does ALBERT STERNS, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ALBERT STERNS, M.D. wrote 178 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 125 beneficiaries.
Where is ALBERT STERNS, M.D. located?
ALBERT STERNS, M.D. is located at 1021 DREXEL PKWY, HOMEWOOD, AL, 35209. Phone: (205) 396-5488.
What is ALBERT STERNS, M.D.'s NPI number?
ALBERT STERNS, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902960917, issued on 12/21/2006.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ALBERT STERNS, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ALBERT STERNS, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Ondansetron Hcl, Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ALBERT STERNS, M.D. accept Medicare?
ALBERT STERNS, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 178 Part D claims and 125 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ALBERT STERNS, M.D.'s credentials?
ALBERT STERNS, M.D.'s NPI is 1902960917 with credentials M.D.. 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.

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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