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2026 NPPES data Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program NPI 1306145859 D.O.
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Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in Flagstaff, Arizona.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 331,274 in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 553 beneficiaries · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program avg: 459
Generic prescribing
64%
generic claims · 34% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
99.2/100
▲ 16 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$3.2K
151 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Alexander Hu, D.O. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 99.2/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 2,499 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 99.2/100
- MIPS score · +16 vs avg
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 64%
- generic prescribing
- $3.2K
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
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 Hu, D.O.'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
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Alexander Hu, D.O. sits
This provider among student in an organized health care education/training program peers
Across the 12,645 student in an organized health care education/training program providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Alexander Hu, D.O. writes more Part D claims than 91% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 91% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one student in an organized health care education/training program peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Alexander Hu, D.O.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Alexander Hu, D.O.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Medicare Part D claims
2,499 5× vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
99.2/100 16.1 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Arizona
How Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program compares to other specialties among Arizona providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Alexander Hu, D.O.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 99.2/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) - 99.2/100 vs national avg 83.1
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 Hu, D.O. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider holding D.O. credentials at 399 S MALPAIS LN, Flagstaff, AZ, 86001, with a listed phone of (480) 443-8400. NPI 1306145859 was issued on 03/23/2011.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,499 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 553 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4.8 million in drug spend, split 34% brand-name and 64% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 99.2/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 331,274 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 459 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 | 1306145859 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program |
| Credentials | D.O. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 03/23/2011 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
99.15
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
99
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Alexander Hu, D.O. 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.
Arizona Arthritis And Rheumatology Associates P C
Phoenix, AZ
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 Hu, D.O.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$3.2K
Largest payer
Amgen 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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Alexander Hu, D.O. - brand share 34.0%
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program average
34% brand-name claims vs 64% generic, on 2,499 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.
2,499
Total Claims
$4.8M
Total Drug Cost
553
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 4,124
- Total Day Supply
- 120,010
- Brand vs Generic
- 34% brand / 64% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $4.7M
- Generic Drug Cost
- $58K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.33
- Gender Split
- 69% female / 31% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 94, 65-74: 293, 75-84: 149, 85+: 17
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Alexander Hu, D.O. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Methotrexate
Methotrexate
547 claims
- Prednisone
Prednisone
462 claims
- Hydroxychloroquine…
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate
267 claims
- Humira(Cf) Pen
Humira(Cf) Pen
220 claims
- Enbrel Sureclick 103
Enbrel Sureclick
103 claims
- Methotrexate Sodium 89
Methotrexate Sodium
89 claims
- Folic Acid 81
Folic Acid
81 claims
- Enbrel Mini 63
Enbrel Mini
63 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Methotrexate Methotrexate Sodium | 547 |
| Prednisone | 462 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 267 |
| Humira(Cf) Pen Adalimumab | 220 |
| Enbrel Sureclick Etanercept | 103 |
| Methotrexate Sodium Methotrexate Sodium/Pf | 89 |
| Folic Acid | 81 |
| Enbrel Mini Etanercept | 63 |
| Allopurinol | 58 |
| Sulfasalazine | 51 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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How Alexander Hu, D.O. fits within the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program landscape nationally.
331,274
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in US
55
States with Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
459
Avg Claims per Provider
Alexander Hu, D.O.'s 2,499 claims are above the specialty average of 459.
Nearby Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in Arizona
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Arizona, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Hu.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alexander Hu, D.O.'s specialty? ▼
Alexander Hu, D.O. specializes in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program and practices in Flagstaff, Arizona. Credentials: D.O..
How much does Alexander Hu, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Alexander Hu, D.O. wrote 2,499 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4.8M in drug costs for 553 beneficiaries.
What is Alexander Hu, D.O.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Alexander Hu, D.O. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 99.2/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Alexander Hu, D.O. located? ▼
Alexander Hu, D.O. is located at 399 S MALPAIS LN, Flagstaff, AZ, 86001. Phone: (480) 443-8400.
What is Alexander Hu, D.O.'s NPI number? ▼
Alexander Hu, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306145859, issued on 03/23/2011.
Does Alexander Hu, D.O. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Alexander Hu, D.O.'s prescribing is 34% brand-name and 64% generic drugs by claim count, with $4.7M in brand drug costs.
How many Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 331,274 Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers across 55 states in the US. The average Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider writes 459 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Alexander Hu, D.O. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Alexander Hu, D.O.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Methotrexate, Prednisone, Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Alexander Hu, D.O. accept Medicare? ▼
Alexander Hu, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,499 Part D claims and 553 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Alexander Hu, D.O.'s credentials? ▼
Alexander Hu, D.O.'s NPI is 1306145859 with credentials D.O.. 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.
- 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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