2026 NPPES data Surgery Physician NPI 1376519173 MD
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Alex Cocco, MD

Surgery Physician in Muncie, Indiana. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 36,191 in Surgery Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.

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Prescribing volume
98
Medicare Part D claims · Surgery Physician avg: 169
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Alex Cocco, MD filed 98 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Surgery Physician in Muncie, Indiana, prescribing 88% generic.

98
Part D claims, 2023
88%
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.

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

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

98 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. 2K+: 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

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)

Alex Cocco, MD 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 Alex Cocco, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/23/2006

NPI 1376519173

Primary specialty

Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

36,191 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

98 42% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 169

Specialty distribution in Indiana

How Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Indiana providers

Indiana providers

Largest specialties in Indiana (% of in-state providers)

Behavior Technician - 13.6%Behavior Technician13.6%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 4.7%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program4.7%Pharmacist - 4.3%Pharmacist4.3%Family Nurse Practitioner - 4.2%Family Nurse Practitioner4.2%Clinical Social Worker - 4.2%Clinical Social Worker4.2%Mental Health Counselor - 4.1%Mental Health Counselor4.1%Surgery Physician - 0.5%Surgery Physician0.5%
Largest specialties in Indiana (% of in-state providers)

Board certification

Not published by CMS

CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Surgery Physician. Verify directly:

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 Cocco, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1812 W ROYALE DR, Muncie, IN, 47304, with a listed phone of (765) 284-7703. NPI 1376519173 was issued on 02/23/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Cocco 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 98 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $6K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% 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.

Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 36,191 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 169 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

1812 W ROYALE DR
Muncie, IN 47304

Provider Details

NPI 1376519173
Specialty Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/23/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

Alex Cocco, MD - brand share 12.0%
Surgery Physician average

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 98 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.

98
Total Claims
$6K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
108
Total Day Supply
3,149
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$5K
Generic Drug Cost
$1K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
78.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.07

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Alex Cocco, 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
Simvastatin
14
Fluoxetine Hcl
12
Gabapentin
11
Levothyroxine Sodium
11
Spironolactone
11

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

Surgery Physician Overview

How Alex Cocco, MD fits within the Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

36,191
Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Surgery Physician
169
Avg Claims per Provider

Alex Cocco, MD's 98 claims are below the specialty average of 169.

Nearby Surgery Physician Providers in Indiana

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

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

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Indiana medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Surgery Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alex Cocco, MD's specialty?
Alex Cocco, MD specializes in Surgery Physician and practices in Muncie, Indiana. Credentials: MD.
How much does Alex Cocco, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Alex Cocco, MD wrote 98 Medicare Part D claims totaling $6K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is Alex Cocco, MD located?
Alex Cocco, MD is located at 1812 W ROYALE DR, Muncie, IN, 47304. Phone: (765) 284-7703.
What is Alex Cocco, MD's NPI number?
Alex Cocco, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376519173, issued on 02/23/2006.
Does Alex Cocco, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Alex Cocco, MD's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $5K in brand drug costs.
How many Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 36,191 Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Surgery Physician provider writes 169 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Alex Cocco, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Alex Cocco, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Simvastatin, Fluoxetine Hcl, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Alex Cocco, MD accept Medicare?
Alex Cocco, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 98 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 Alex Cocco, MD's credentials?
Alex Cocco, MD's NPI is 1376519173 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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.