NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Vascular Neurology Physician NPI 1871172486 MD
Verify on CMS → Alex Luke, MD
Vascular Neurology Physician in Kansas City, Missouri.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 603 in Vascular Neurology 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
151
Medicare Part D claims · 25 beneficiaries · Vascular Neurology Physician avg: 389
Generic prescribing
54%
generic claims · 46% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Alex Luke, MD filed 151 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Vascular Neurology Physician in Kansas City, Missouri, prescribing 54% generic.
- 151
- Part D claims, 2024
- 54%
- generic prescribing
- ≥34th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Alex Luke, MD
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1871172486), first enumerated 04/02/2021.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 151 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Board certification signal
Practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty; board certification not confirmed in federal records.
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1871172486 · Vascular Neurology Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-RECENT · TAX-NARROW · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1871172486
- ENUM-RECENT 2021
- TAX-NARROW 603
- RX-LIGHT 151
- BOOK-THIN 10 in Missouri
- PHOTO-ENUM Shreeja Kadakia · 2021
Alex Luke, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
151 ≥ 34th percentile 34% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Alex Luke, 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 Luke, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Vascular Neurology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
151 61% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Missouri
How Vascular Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Missouri 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 Vascular Neurology Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1871172486 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Vascular Neurology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/02/2021 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Alex Luke, MD - brand share 46.0%
Vascular Neurology Physician average
46% brand-name claims vs 54% generic, on 151 2024 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 2024.
151
Total Claims
$75K
Total Drug Cost
25
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 190.067
- Total Day Supply
- 5,367
- Brand vs Generic
- 46% brand / 54% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $71K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $4K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 57.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.20
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Alex Luke, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Nurtec Odt
Nurtec Odt
20 claims
- Ajovy Autoinjector
Ajovy Autoinjector
13 claims
- Topiramate
Topiramate
13 claims
- Emgality Pen
Emgality Pen
12 claims
- Lamotrigine
Lamotrigine
12 claims
- Aimovig Autoinjector
Aimovig Autoinjector
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Nurtec Odt Rimegepant Sulfate | 20 |
| Ajovy Autoinjector Fremanezumab-Vfrm | 13 |
| Topiramate | 13 |
| Emgality Pen Galcanezumab-Gnlm | 12 |
| Lamotrigine | 12 |
| Aimovig Autoinjector Erenumab-Aooe | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Vascular Neurology Physician Overview
How Alex Luke, MD fits within the Vascular Neurology Physician landscape nationally.
603
Vascular Neurology Physician Providers in US
47
States with Vascular Neurology Physician
389
Avg Claims per Provider
Alex Luke, MD's 151 claims are below the specialty average of 389.
Nationwide Vascular Neurology Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Luke, both outside Missouri so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2021)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Vascular Neurology Physician Providers in Missouri
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Missouri, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Luke.
One of 10 Vascular Neurology Physician providers enrolled in Missouri, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Rami-James Assadi
MD
Saint Louis, MO
Dr. David Carpenter
MD
Saint Louis, MO
Dr. Tagann Chaisam
M.D.
Saint Louis, MO
Dr. Randall Edgell
MD
Saint Louis, MO
Dr. Weston Gordon
M.D.
Saint Louis, MO
Compare Vascular Neurology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alex Luke, MD's specialty? ▼
Alex Luke, MD specializes in Vascular Neurology Physician and practices in Kansas City, Missouri. Credentials: MD.
How much does Alex Luke, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Alex Luke, MD wrote 151 Medicare Part D claims totaling $75K in drug costs for 25 beneficiaries.
Where is Alex Luke, MD located? ▼
Alex Luke, MD is located at 4400 BROADWAY BLVD STE 520, Kansas City, MO, 64111. Phone: (816) 960-7600.
What is Alex Luke, MD's NPI number? ▼
Alex Luke, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871172486, issued on 04/02/2021.
Does Alex Luke, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Alex Luke, MD's prescribing is 46% brand-name and 54% generic drugs by claim count, with $71K in brand drug costs.
How many Vascular Neurology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 603 Vascular Neurology Physician providers across 47 states in the US. The average Vascular Neurology Physician provider writes 389 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Alex Luke, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Alex Luke, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Nurtec Odt, Ajovy Autoinjector, Topiramate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Alex Luke, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Alex Luke, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 151 Part D claims and 25 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Alex Luke, MD's credentials? ▼
Alex Luke, MD's NPI is 1871172486 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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