2026 NPPES data Psychiatry Physician NPI 1588877856 MD
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ALEXANDER GETZ, MD

Psychiatry Physician in COLUMBIA, South Carolina. 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
445
Medicare Part D claims · 23 beneficiaries · Psychiatry Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
99.3294/100
▲ 16 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

ALEXANDER GETZ, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 99.3294/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 445 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

99.3294/100
MIPS score · +16 vs avg
445
Part D claims, 2023
96%
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 GETZ, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

99 Top 9% higher than 91% 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%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. 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 GETZ, MD 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 GETZ, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/07/2007

NPI 1588877856

Primary specialty

Psychiatry Physician

High-volume

53,104 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

445 57% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,038

MIPS final score

99.3294/100 16.229400000000012% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Psychiatry Physician share within South Carolina

1. Psychiatry Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Psychiatry Physician share within South Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ALEXANDER GETZ, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Psychiatry Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
99.3294/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Psychiatry Physician) — 99.3294/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Psychiatry Physician) — 99.3294/100 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 GETZ, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatry Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3555 HARDEN STREET EXT STE 141, COLUMBIA, SC, 29203, with a listed phone of (803) 434-4300. NPI 1588877856 was issued on 05/07/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GETZ 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 445 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 23 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $45K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 99.3294/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 90.5979), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Psychiatry Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 53,104 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,038 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

3555 HARDEN STREET EXT STE 141
COLUMBIA, SC 29203

Provider Details

NPI 1588877856
Specialty Psychiatry Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/07/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

99.3294
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
90.5979
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ALEXANDER GETZ, MD 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.

PRISMA HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP-MIDLANDS
COLUMBIA, SC

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

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

ALEXANDER GETZ, MD — brand share 4.0%
Specialty average (est.)

4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 445 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.

445
Total Claims
$45K
Total Drug Cost
23
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
507
Total Day Supply
15,072
Brand vs Generic
4% brand / 96% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$16K
Generic Drug Cost
$29K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
42.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.95

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What ALEXANDER GETZ, 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
Aripiprazole
44
Risperidone
40
Trazodone Hcl
37
Mirtazapine
26
Fluoxetine Hcl
22
Oxcarbazepine
20
Olanzapine
19
Quetiapine Fumarate
19
Clonidine Hcl
17
Guanfacine Hcl Er
Guanfacine Hcl
16

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

Psychiatry Physician Overview

How ALEXANDER GETZ, MD fits within the Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.

53,104
Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
56
States with Psychiatry Physician
1,038
Avg Claims per Provider

ALEXANDER GETZ, MD's 445 claims are below the specialty average of 1,038.

Nearby Psychiatry Physician Providers in South Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as GETZ.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ALEXANDER GETZ, MD's specialty?
ALEXANDER GETZ, MD specializes in Psychiatry Physician and practices in COLUMBIA, South Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does ALEXANDER GETZ, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ALEXANDER GETZ, MD wrote 445 Medicare Part D claims totaling $45K in drug costs for 23 beneficiaries.
What is ALEXANDER GETZ, MD's Medicare quality score?
ALEXANDER GETZ, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 99.3294/100 (Quality: 90.5979). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ALEXANDER GETZ, MD located?
ALEXANDER GETZ, MD is located at 3555 HARDEN STREET EXT STE 141, COLUMBIA, SC, 29203. Phone: (803) 434-4300.
What is ALEXANDER GETZ, MD's NPI number?
ALEXANDER GETZ, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588877856, issued on 05/07/2007.
Does ALEXANDER GETZ, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ALEXANDER GETZ, MD's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $16K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 53,104 Psychiatry Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Psychiatry Physician provider writes 1,038 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ALEXANDER GETZ, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ALEXANDER GETZ, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Aripiprazole, Risperidone, Trazodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ALEXANDER GETZ, MD accept Medicare?
ALEXANDER GETZ, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 445 Part D claims and 23 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ALEXANDER GETZ, MD's credentials?
ALEXANDER GETZ, MD's NPI is 1588877856 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.
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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