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2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1770016198 MD
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Nephrology Physician in Portland, Oregon.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 10,534 in Nephrology 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
778
Medicare Part D claims · 238 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Industry payments
$60.29
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Alexander Hawkins, MD filed 778 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nephrology Physician in Portland, Oregon.
- 778
- 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 Hawkins, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
778 Top 29% higher than 71% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Alexander Hawkins, MD 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 Hawkins, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Nephrology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
778 46% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Oregon
How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among Oregon 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 Nephrology 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).
Alexander Hawkins, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1130 NW 22ND AVE STE 640, Portland, OR, 97210, with a listed phone of (503) 229-7976. NPI 1770016198 was issued on 04/04/2017.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 778 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 238 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $175K in drug spend.
Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1770016198 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Nephrology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/04/2017 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Alexander Hawkins, 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.
Northwest Renal Clinic Inc
Portland, OR
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 Hawkins, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$60
Largest payer
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, 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.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
778
Total Claims
$175K
Total Drug Cost
238
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,952
- Total Day Supply
- 57,843
- Generic Drug Cost
- $41K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 22
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 3.25
- Gender Split
- 51% female / 49% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 50, 65-74: 85, 75-84: 76, 85+: 27
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Alexander Hawkins, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
57 claims
- Torsemide
Torsemide
57 claims
- Nifedipine Er
Nifedipine Er
50 claims
- Carvedilol
Carvedilol
46 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
42 claims
- Chlorthalidone
Chlorthalidone
39 claims
- Potassium Chloride
Potassium Chloride
36 claims
- Calcitriol
Calcitriol
32 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Losartan Potassium | 57 |
| Torsemide | 57 |
| Nifedipine Er Nifedipine | 50 |
| Carvedilol | 46 |
| Lisinopril | 42 |
| Chlorthalidone | 39 |
| Potassium Chloride | 36 |
| Calcitriol | 32 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 29 |
| Spironolactone | 26 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Nephrology Physician Overview
How Alexander Hawkins, MD fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.
10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider
Alexander Hawkins, MD's 778 claims are below the specialty average of 1,454.
Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in Oregon
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Oregon, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Hawkins.
Dr. Sharon Anderson
MD
Portland, OR
Dr. Andreea Andone
M.D.
Salem, OR
Dr. Susan Bagby
MD
Portland, OR
Dr. William Bennett
MD
Portland, OR
Dr. Poojitha Beravol
M.D.
Corvallis, OR
Compare Nephrology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Oregon medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alexander Hawkins, MD's specialty? ▼
Alexander Hawkins, MD specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in Portland, Oregon. Credentials: MD.
How much does Alexander Hawkins, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Alexander Hawkins, MD wrote 778 Medicare Part D claims totaling $175K in drug costs for 238 beneficiaries.
Where is Alexander Hawkins, MD located? ▼
Alexander Hawkins, MD is located at 1130 NW 22ND AVE STE 640, Portland, OR, 97210. Phone: (503) 229-7976.
What is Alexander Hawkins, MD's NPI number? ▼
Alexander Hawkins, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770016198, issued on 04/04/2017.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Alexander Hawkins, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Alexander Hawkins, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Losartan Potassium, Torsemide, Nifedipine Er. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Alexander Hawkins, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Alexander Hawkins, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 778 Part D claims and 238 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Alexander Hawkins, MD's credentials? ▼
Alexander Hawkins, MD's NPI is 1770016198 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 (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.
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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
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