2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1871537662 MD
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ALEC HIRSCH, MD

Specialist in BATON ROUGE, Louisiana. 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
42
Medicare Part D claims · 27 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
62%
generic claims · 38% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

ALEC HIRSCH, MD filed 42 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Specialist in BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, prescribing 62% generic.

42
Part D claims, 2023
62%
generic prescribing

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

ALEC HIRSCH, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

42 0th percentile higher than 0% 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about ALEC HIRSCH, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/15/2006

NPI 1871537662

Primary specialty

Specialist

High-volume

69,658 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

42 97% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,474

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Specialist compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Specialist share within Louisiana

1. Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Specialist share within Louisiana

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Specialist (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Specialist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Specialist) — 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).

ALEC HIRSCH, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding MD credentials at 500 RUE DE LA VIE ST STE 402, BATON ROUGE, LA, 70817, with a listed phone of (225) 215-7588. NPI 1871537662 was issued on 06/15/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HIRSCH 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 42 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 27 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend, split 38% brand-name and 62% 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.

Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,658 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 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

500 RUE DE LA VIE ST STE 402
BATON ROUGE, LA 70817

Provider Details

NPI 1871537662
Specialty Specialist
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/15/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ALEC HIRSCH, 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.

WOMAN'S SURGICAL SPECIALTY GROUP
BATON ROUGE, LA

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

ALEC HIRSCH, MD — brand share 38.0%
Specialty average (est.)

38% brand-name claims vs 62% generic, on 42 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.

42
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
27
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
50
Total Day Supply
584
Brand vs Generic
38% brand / 62% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$3K
Generic Drug Cost
$726

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.95

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Clenpiq
Sod Picosulf/Mag Ox/Citric Ac
15

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

Specialist Overview

How ALEC HIRSCH, MD fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.

69,658
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider

ALEC HIRSCH, MD's 42 claims are below the specialty average of 1,474.

Nearby Specialist Providers in Louisiana

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

Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ALEC HIRSCH, MD's specialty?
ALEC HIRSCH, MD specializes in Specialist and practices in BATON ROUGE, Louisiana. Credentials: MD.
How much does ALEC HIRSCH, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ALEC HIRSCH, MD wrote 42 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 27 beneficiaries.
Where is ALEC HIRSCH, MD located?
ALEC HIRSCH, MD is located at 500 RUE DE LA VIE ST STE 402, BATON ROUGE, LA, 70817. Phone: (225) 215-7588.
What is ALEC HIRSCH, MD's NPI number?
ALEC HIRSCH, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871537662, issued on 06/15/2006.
Does ALEC HIRSCH, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ALEC HIRSCH, MD's prescribing is 38% brand-name and 62% generic drugs by claim count, with $3K in brand drug costs.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 69,658 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ALEC HIRSCH, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ALEC HIRSCH, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clenpiq. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ALEC HIRSCH, MD accept Medicare?
ALEC HIRSCH, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 42 Part D claims and 27 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ALEC HIRSCH, MD's credentials?
ALEC HIRSCH, MD's NPI is 1871537662 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.

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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