2026 NPPES data Radiation Oncology Physician NPI 1962908889 MD, PHD
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ALEXANDER DIAZ, MD, PHD

Radiation Oncology Physician in PADUCAH, Kentucky. 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
59
Medicare Part D claims · 28 beneficiaries · Radiation Oncology Physician avg: 186
MIPS score
76.8267/100
▼ 6 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$562.1
28 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ALEXANDER DIAZ, MD, PHD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 76.8267/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 59 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

76.8267/100
MIPS score · -6 vs avg
59
Part D claims, 2023
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.

ALEXANDER DIAZ, MD, PHD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

77 21st percentile higher than 21% 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%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

ALEXANDER DIAZ, MD, PHD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 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 ALEXANDER DIAZ, MD, PHD?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/30/2018

NPI 1962908889

Primary specialty

Radiation Oncology Physician

Mid-sized

6,018 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

59 68% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 186

MIPS final score

76.8267/100 6.273299999999992% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Kentucky

How Radiation Oncology Physician compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers

Kentucky providers

Radiation Oncology Physician share within Kentucky

1. Radiation Oncology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Radiation Oncology Physician share within Kentucky

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ALEXANDER DIAZ, MD, PHD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Radiation Oncology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
76.8267/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Radiation Oncology Physician) — 76.8267/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%76.8%
MIPS final score (Radiation Oncology Physician) — 76.8267/100 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).

ALEXANDER DIAZ, MD, PHD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Radiation Oncology Physician provider holding MD, PHD credentials at 285 MEDICAL CENTER DR, PADUCAH, KY, 42003, with a listed phone of (270) 441-4343. NPI 1962908889 was issued on 03/30/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DIAZ 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 59 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 28 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 27.1%. 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 76.8267/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 74.1809, Cost 49.408), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Radiation Oncology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,018 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 186 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

285 MEDICAL CENTER DR
PADUCAH, KY 42003

Provider Details

NPI 1962908889
Specialty Radiation Oncology Physician
Credentials MD, PHD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/30/2018

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

76.8267
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
74.1809
Quality
49.408
Cost
99
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ALEXANDER DIAZ, MD, PHD 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.

MURRAY-CALLOWAY COUNTY PUBLIC HOSPITAL CORPORATION
MURRAY, KY

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 ALEXANDER DIAZ, MD, PHD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$562

Largest payer

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

59
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
28
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
70
Total Day Supply
1,232
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Opioid Claims
16 (27.1% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.62
Gender Split
43% female / 57% 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
Oxycodone Hcl
13

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

Radiation Oncology Physician Overview

How ALEXANDER DIAZ, MD, PHD fits within the Radiation Oncology Physician landscape nationally.

6,018
Radiation Oncology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Radiation Oncology Physician
186
Avg Claims per Provider

ALEXANDER DIAZ, MD, PHD's 59 claims are below the specialty average of 186.

Nearby Radiation Oncology Physician Providers in Kentucky

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

Compare Radiation Oncology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ALEXANDER DIAZ, MD, PHD's specialty?
ALEXANDER DIAZ, MD, PHD specializes in Radiation Oncology Physician and practices in PADUCAH, Kentucky. Credentials: MD, PHD.
How much does ALEXANDER DIAZ, MD, PHD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ALEXANDER DIAZ, MD, PHD wrote 59 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 28 beneficiaries.
What is ALEXANDER DIAZ, MD, PHD's Medicare quality score?
ALEXANDER DIAZ, MD, PHD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 76.8267/100 (Quality: 74.1809, Cost: 49.408). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ALEXANDER DIAZ, MD, PHD located?
ALEXANDER DIAZ, MD, PHD is located at 285 MEDICAL CENTER DR, PADUCAH, KY, 42003. Phone: (270) 441-4343.
What is ALEXANDER DIAZ, MD, PHD's NPI number?
ALEXANDER DIAZ, MD, PHD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962908889, issued on 03/30/2018.
Does ALEXANDER DIAZ, MD, PHD prescribe opioids?
Yes, ALEXANDER DIAZ, MD, PHD had 16 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 27.1%.
How many Radiation Oncology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 6,018 Radiation Oncology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Radiation Oncology Physician provider writes 186 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ALEXANDER DIAZ, MD, PHD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ALEXANDER DIAZ, MD, PHD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ALEXANDER DIAZ, MD, PHD accept Medicare?
ALEXANDER DIAZ, MD, PHD appears in CMS Medicare data with 59 Part D claims and 28 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ALEXANDER DIAZ, MD, PHD's credentials?
ALEXANDER DIAZ, MD, PHD's NPI is 1962908889 with credentials MD, PHD. 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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