2026 NPPES data Psychiatry Physician NPI 1356551071 M.D.
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ALEX ALTAMIRANO, M.D.

Psychiatry Physician in HOLYOKE, 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
944
Medicare Part D claims · 113 beneficiaries · Psychiatry Physician avg: 1K
MIPS score
97.0218/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$85.5
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ALEX ALTAMIRANO, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician ([object Object]) practicing in HOLYOKE, Massachusetts with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 944 claims across 113 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.0218/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $85.5 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ALEX ALTAMIRANO, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.0218 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 944 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)

ALEX ALTAMIRANO, M.D. 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).

ALEX ALTAMIRANO, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/23/2007

NPI 1356551071

Primary specialty

Psychiatry Physician

High-volume

53,104 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

944 9% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,038

MIPS final score

97.0218/100 13.921800000000005% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Psychiatry Physician share within Massachusetts

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ALEX ALTAMIRANO, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Psychiatry Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
97.0218/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Psychiatry Physician) — 97.0218/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Psychiatry Physician) — 97.0218/100 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).

ALEX ALTAMIRANO, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider practicing in HOLYOKE, Massachusetts, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1356551071. 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.

ALEX ALTAMIRANO, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatry Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 235 MAPLE ST, HOLYOKE, MA, 01040, with a listed phone of (413) 532-0389. NPI 1356551071 was issued on 05/23/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ALTAMIRANO 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 944 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 113 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $79K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.3%. 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 97.0218/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 78.0983), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Psychiatry Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 53,104 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,038 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

235 MAPLE ST
HOLYOKE, MA 01040

Provider Details

NPI 1356551071
Specialty Psychiatry Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/23/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

97.0218
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
78.0983
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

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 ALEX ALTAMIRANO, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$86

Largest payer

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.

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 ALEX ALTAMIRANO, M.D.. To verify ALEX ALTAMIRANO, M.D.'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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

944
Total Claims
$79K
Total Drug Cost
113
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,009
Total Day Supply
28,449
Generic Drug Cost
$17K
Opioid Claims
12 (1.3% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.84
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Trazodone Hcl
91
Olanzapine
64
Amlodipine Besylate
44
Donepezil Hcl
36
Atorvastatin Calcium
32
Mirtazapine
29
Levothyroxine Sodium
27
Buspirone Hcl
23
Quetiapine Fumarate
22
Omeprazole
19

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

Psychiatry Physician Overview

How ALEX ALTAMIRANO, M.D. fits within the Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.

53,104
Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
56
States with Psychiatry Physician
1,038
Avg Claims per Provider

ALEX ALTAMIRANO, M.D.'s 944 claims are below the specialty average of 1,038.

Nearby Psychiatry Physician Providers in Massachusetts

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

Compare Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ALEX ALTAMIRANO, M.D.'s specialty?
ALEX ALTAMIRANO, M.D. specializes in Psychiatry Physician and practices in HOLYOKE, Massachusetts. Credentials: M.D..
How much does ALEX ALTAMIRANO, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ALEX ALTAMIRANO, M.D. wrote 944 Medicare Part D claims totaling $79K in drug costs for 113 beneficiaries.
What is ALEX ALTAMIRANO, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
ALEX ALTAMIRANO, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.0218/100 (Quality: 78.0983). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ALEX ALTAMIRANO, M.D. located?
ALEX ALTAMIRANO, M.D. is located at 235 MAPLE ST, HOLYOKE, MA, 01040. Phone: (413) 532-0389.
What is ALEX ALTAMIRANO, M.D.'s NPI number?
ALEX ALTAMIRANO, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356551071, issued on 05/23/2007.
Does ALEX ALTAMIRANO, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, ALEX ALTAMIRANO, M.D. had 12 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.3%.
How many Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 53,104 Psychiatry Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Psychiatry Physician provider writes 1,038 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ALEX ALTAMIRANO, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ALEX ALTAMIRANO, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Trazodone Hcl, Olanzapine, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ALEX ALTAMIRANO, M.D. accept Medicare?
ALEX ALTAMIRANO, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 944 Part D claims and 113 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ALEX ALTAMIRANO, M.D.'s credentials?
ALEX ALTAMIRANO, M.D.'s NPI is 1356551071 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.
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.

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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