2026 NPPES data Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician NPI 1477536878 MD
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ALEC MELEGER, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in BOSTON, Massachusetts. 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
661
Medicare Part D claims · 221 beneficiaries · Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician avg: 781
Generic prescribing
98%
generic claims · 2% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$61.66
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ALEC MELEGER, MD filed 661 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in BOSTON, Massachusetts, prescribing 98% generic.

661
Part D claims, 2023
98%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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

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

661 Top 31% higher than 69% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). This entry sits in this band. 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 certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ALEC MELEGER, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — 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 ALEC MELEGER, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/21/2005

NPI 1477536878

Primary specialty

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician

Mid-sized

15,306 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

661 15% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 781

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician share within Massachusetts

1. Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician share within Massachusetts

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 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).

ALEC MELEGER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider holding MD credentials at 125 NASHUA ST, BOSTON, MA, 02114, with a listed phone of (781) 391-7518. NPI 1477536878 was issued on 11/21/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MELEGER 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 661 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 221 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $13K in drug spend, split 2% brand-name and 98% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.8%. 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.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 15,306 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 781 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

125 NASHUA ST
BOSTON, MA 02114

Provider Details

NPI 1477536878
Specialty Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/21/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ALEC MELEGER, 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.

MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL PHYSICIANS ORGANIZATION INC
BOSTON, MA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for ALEC MELEGER, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$62

Largest payer

Nevro Corp.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — Massachusetts BORIM 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 ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to ALEC MELEGER, MD. To verify ALEC MELEGER, MD's current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases

BORIM 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 Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

ALEC MELEGER, MD — brand share 2.0%
Specialty average (est.)

2% brand-name claims vs 98% generic, on 661 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.

661
Total Claims
$13K
Total Drug Cost
221
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
856
Total Day Supply
22,913
Brand vs Generic
2% brand / 98% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$795
Generic Drug Cost
$12K
Opioid Claims
65 (9.8% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.05
Gender Split
69% female / 31% male
Age Distribution
<65: 12, 65-74: 91, 75-84: 83, 85+: 35

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What ALEC MELEGER, MD 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
Gabapentin
222
Meloxicam
88
Pregabalin
76
Duloxetine Hcl
32
Celecoxib
26
Prednisone
24
Baclofen
23
Tramadol Hcl
23
Oxycodone Hcl
17
Tizanidine Hcl
17

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

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Overview

How ALEC MELEGER, MD fits within the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician landscape nationally.

15,306
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Providers in US
54
States with Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
781
Avg Claims per Provider

ALEC MELEGER, MD's 661 claims are below the specialty average of 781.

Nearby Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Providers in Massachusetts

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

Compare Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ALEC MELEGER, MD's specialty?
ALEC MELEGER, MD specializes in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician and practices in BOSTON, Massachusetts. Credentials: MD.
How much does ALEC MELEGER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ALEC MELEGER, MD wrote 661 Medicare Part D claims totaling $13K in drug costs for 221 beneficiaries.
Where is ALEC MELEGER, MD located?
ALEC MELEGER, MD is located at 125 NASHUA ST, BOSTON, MA, 02114. Phone: (781) 391-7518.
What is ALEC MELEGER, MD's NPI number?
ALEC MELEGER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477536878, issued on 11/21/2005.
Does ALEC MELEGER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ALEC MELEGER, MD's prescribing is 2% brand-name and 98% generic drugs by claim count, with $795 in brand drug costs.
Does ALEC MELEGER, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, ALEC MELEGER, MD had 65 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.8%.
How many Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 15,306 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider writes 781 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ALEC MELEGER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ALEC MELEGER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Meloxicam, Pregabalin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ALEC MELEGER, MD accept Medicare?
ALEC MELEGER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 661 Part D claims and 221 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ALEC MELEGER, MD's credentials?
ALEC MELEGER, MD's NPI is 1477536878 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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