2026 NPPES data Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician NPI 1952729055 M.D.
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ALEX DRESSLER, M.D.

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician in BEDFORD, New Hampshire. 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
228
Medicare Part D claims · 72 beneficiaries · Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
58.7822/100
▼ 24 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$949.82
25 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ALEX DRESSLER, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 58.7822/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 228 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

58.7822/100
MIPS score · -24 vs avg
228
Part D claims, 2023
94%
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.

ALEX DRESSLER, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

59 5th percentile higher than 5% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ALEX DRESSLER, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 3 hospital affiliations — 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 ALEX DRESSLER, M.D.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/04/2014

NPI 1952729055

Primary specialty

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician

Niche

4,020 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

228 86% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,657

MIPS final score

58.7822/100 24.31779999999999% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New Hampshire

How Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician compares to other specialties among New Hampshire providers

New Hampshire providers

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician share within New Hampshire

1. Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician share within New Hampshire

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ALEX DRESSLER, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
58.7822/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician) — 58.7822/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%58.8%
MIPS final score (Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician) — 58.7822/100 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 DRESSLER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 4 HAWTHORNE DR, BEDFORD, NH, 03110, with a listed phone of (603) 472-8888. NPI 1952729055 was issued on 04/04/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DRESSLER 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 228 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 72 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $7K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 21.9%. 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 58.7822/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 9.1296, Cost 55.9777), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 4,020 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 1,657 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

4 HAWTHORNE DR
BEDFORD, NH 03110

Provider Details

NPI 1952729055
Specialty Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/04/2014

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

58.7822
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
9.1296
Quality
55.9777
Cost
97
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ALEX DRESSLER, M.D. 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.

AMOSKEAG ANESTHESIA PLLC
MANCHESTER, NH
ELLIOT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
MANCHESTER, NH
NEW HAMPSHIRE NEUROSPINE INSTITUTE PA
BEDFORD, NH

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

Total received

$950

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

ALEX DRESSLER, M.D. — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 228 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.

228
Total Claims
$7K
Total Drug Cost
72
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
266
Total Day Supply
7,114
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2K
Generic Drug Cost
$5K
Opioid Claims
50 (21.9% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.33
Gender Split
69% female / 31% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What ALEX DRESSLER, 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
Gabapentin
80
Celecoxib
22
Diclofenac Sodium
17
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
16
Methylprednisolone
11

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

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician Overview

How ALEX DRESSLER, M.D. fits within the Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician landscape nationally.

4,020
Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician Providers in US
53
States with Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician
1,657
Avg Claims per Provider

ALEX DRESSLER, M.D.'s 228 claims are below the specialty average of 1,657.

Nearby Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician Providers in New Hampshire

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Hampshire, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as DRESSLER.

Compare Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ALEX DRESSLER, M.D.'s specialty?
ALEX DRESSLER, M.D. specializes in Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician and practices in BEDFORD, New Hampshire. Credentials: M.D..
How much does ALEX DRESSLER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ALEX DRESSLER, M.D. wrote 228 Medicare Part D claims totaling $7K in drug costs for 72 beneficiaries.
What is ALEX DRESSLER, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
ALEX DRESSLER, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 58.7822/100 (Quality: 9.1296, Cost: 55.9777). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ALEX DRESSLER, M.D. located?
ALEX DRESSLER, M.D. is located at 4 HAWTHORNE DR, BEDFORD, NH, 03110. Phone: (603) 472-8888.
What is ALEX DRESSLER, M.D.'s NPI number?
ALEX DRESSLER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952729055, issued on 04/04/2014.
Does ALEX DRESSLER, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ALEX DRESSLER, M.D.'s prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $2K in brand drug costs.
Does ALEX DRESSLER, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, ALEX DRESSLER, M.D. had 50 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 21.9%.
How many Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 4,020 Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician provider writes 1,657 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ALEX DRESSLER, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ALEX DRESSLER, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Celecoxib, Diclofenac Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ALEX DRESSLER, M.D. accept Medicare?
ALEX DRESSLER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 228 Part D claims and 72 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ALEX DRESSLER, M.D.'s credentials?
ALEX DRESSLER, M.D.'s NPI is 1952729055 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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