2026 NPPES data Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1184886608 M.D.
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ALEXANDER FINE, M.D.

Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in SARASOTA, Florida. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 239 beneficiaries · Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

ALEXANDER FINE, M.D. filed 2,487 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in SARASOTA, Florida, prescribing 87% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
87%
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.

ALEXANDER FINE, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

2,487 Top 14% higher than 86% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ALEXANDER FINE, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 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 FINE, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/26/2008

NPI 1184886608

Primary specialty

Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician

Niche

553 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,487 77% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,403

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers

Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Florida

1. Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Florida

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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 FINE, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 5741 BEE RIDGE RD, SARASOTA, FL, 34233, with a listed phone of (941) 248-3818. NPI 1184886608 was issued on 06/26/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FINE 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 2,487 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 239 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $317K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% 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.

Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 553 enrolled providers across 46 states and an average of 1,403 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

5741 BEE RIDGE RD
SARASOTA, FL 34233

Provider Details

NPI 1184886608
Specialty Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/26/2008

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ALEXANDER FINE, 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.

ALL CURRENT PSYCHIATRY,INC
SARASOTA, FL

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context — Florida FLDOH 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 ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to ALEXANDER FINE, M.D.. To verify ALEXANDER FINE, M.D.'s current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases

FLDOH 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 Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

ALEXANDER FINE, M.D. — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 2,487 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.

2,487
Total Claims
$317K
Total Drug Cost
239
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,936
Total Day Supply
174,415
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$268K
Generic Drug Cost
$48K
Antibiotic Claims
72

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.13
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male
Age Distribution
<65: 21, 65-74: 105, 75-84: 91, 85+: 22

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What ALEXANDER FINE, 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
Levothyroxine Sodium
109
Lisinopril
99
Atorvastatin Calcium
98
Amlodipine Besylate
89
Tamsulosin Hcl
89
Metformin Hcl
75
Simvastatin
73
Omeprazole
69
Metoprolol Succinate
66
Losartan Potassium
61

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

Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview

How ALEXANDER FINE, M.D. fits within the Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

553
Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
46
States with Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
1,403
Avg Claims per Provider

ALEXANDER FINE, M.D.'s 2,487 claims are above the specialty average of 1,403.

Nearby Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Florida

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

Compare Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ALEXANDER FINE, M.D.'s specialty?
ALEXANDER FINE, M.D. specializes in Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in SARASOTA, Florida. Credentials: M.D..
How much does ALEXANDER FINE, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ALEXANDER FINE, M.D. wrote 2,487 Medicare Part D claims totaling $317K in drug costs for 239 beneficiaries.
Where is ALEXANDER FINE, M.D. located?
ALEXANDER FINE, M.D. is located at 5741 BEE RIDGE RD, SARASOTA, FL, 34233. Phone: (941) 248-3818.
What is ALEXANDER FINE, M.D.'s NPI number?
ALEXANDER FINE, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184886608, issued on 06/26/2008.
Does ALEXANDER FINE, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ALEXANDER FINE, M.D.'s prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $268K in brand drug costs.
How many Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 553 Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 46 states in the US. The average Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,403 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ALEXANDER FINE, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ALEXANDER FINE, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Lisinopril, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ALEXANDER FINE, M.D. accept Medicare?
ALEXANDER FINE, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,487 Part D claims and 239 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ALEXANDER FINE, M.D.'s credentials?
ALEXANDER FINE, M.D.'s NPI is 1184886608 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.
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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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