2026 NPPES data Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician NPI 1538121553 M.D.
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ALEXANDER PISATURO, M.D.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. 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
21K
Medicare Part D claims · 3K beneficiaries · Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician avg: 781
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$416.27
21 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ALEXANDER PISATURO, M.D. is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 21K claims across 3K beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $416.27 across 21 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ALEXANDER PISATURO, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 20,637 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ALEXANDER PISATURO, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

ALEXANDER PISATURO, M.D. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/05/2006

NPI 1538121553

Primary specialty

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician

Mid-sized

15,306 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

20,637 2542% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 781

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician share within Alabama

1. Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician share within Alabama

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ALEXANDER PISATURO, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician) — 75/100 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 PISATURO, M.D. is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider practicing in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1538121553. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

ALEXANDER PISATURO, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 860 MONTCLAIR RD, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35213, with a listed phone of (205) 332-3160. NPI 1538121553 was issued on 04/05/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PISATURO 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 20,637 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 3,036 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.3 million in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 52.7%. 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 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 15,306 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 781 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

860 MONTCLAIR RD
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35213

Provider Details

NPI 1538121553
Specialty Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/05/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1

Reporting: Group practice

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 PISATURO, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$416

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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.

20,637
Total Claims
$1.3M
Total Drug Cost
3,036
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
22,003
Total Day Supply
633,600
Generic Drug Cost
$651K
Opioid Claims
10,871 (52.7% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.81
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 1,208, 65-74: 1,219, 75-84: 520, 85+: 89

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
5,542
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
3,161
Gabapentin
3,086
Pregabalin
1,343
Tizanidine Hcl
916
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
652
Methocarbamol
640
Duloxetine Hcl
600
Tramadol Hcl
391
Buprenorphine
327

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

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Overview

How ALEXANDER PISATURO, M.D. fits within the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician landscape nationally.

15,306
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Providers in US
54
States with Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
781
Avg Claims per Provider

ALEXANDER PISATURO, M.D.'s 20,637 claims are above the specialty average of 781.

Nearby Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Providers in Alabama

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

Compare Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ALEXANDER PISATURO, M.D.'s specialty?
ALEXANDER PISATURO, M.D. specializes in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician and practices in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. Credentials: M.D..
How much does ALEXANDER PISATURO, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ALEXANDER PISATURO, M.D. wrote 20,637 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.3M in drug costs for 3,036 beneficiaries.
What is ALEXANDER PISATURO, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
ALEXANDER PISATURO, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ALEXANDER PISATURO, M.D. located?
ALEXANDER PISATURO, M.D. is located at 860 MONTCLAIR RD, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35213. Phone: (205) 332-3160.
What is ALEXANDER PISATURO, M.D.'s NPI number?
ALEXANDER PISATURO, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538121553, issued on 04/05/2006.
Does ALEXANDER PISATURO, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, ALEXANDER PISATURO, M.D. had 10,871 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 52.7%.
How many Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 15,306 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider writes 781 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ALEXANDER PISATURO, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ALEXANDER PISATURO, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ALEXANDER PISATURO, M.D. accept Medicare?
ALEXANDER PISATURO, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 20,637 Part D claims and 3,036 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ALEXANDER PISATURO, M.D.'s credentials?
ALEXANDER PISATURO, M.D.'s NPI is 1538121553 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.
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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