2026 NPPES data Urology Physician NPI 1871592089 M.D.
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ALEXANDER RAMSAY, M.D.

Urology Physician in CHARLESTON, 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 276 beneficiaries · Urology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 19% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$4.2K
58 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ALEXANDER RAMSAY, M.D. is a Urology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in CHARLESTON, South Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 276 beneficiaries — 19% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $4.2K across 58 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ALEXANDER RAMSAY, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,068 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 RAMSAY, M.D. 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).

ALEXANDER RAMSAY, M.D. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/19/2005

NPI 1871592089

Primary specialty

Urology Physician

Mid-sized

13,350 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,068 17% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,280

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Urology Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Urology Physician share within South Carolina

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ALEXANDER RAMSAY, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Urology Physician national average

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

MIPS final score (Urology Physician) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%75%
MIPS final score (Urology 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 RAMSAY, M.D. is a Urology Physician provider practicing in CHARLESTON, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1871592089. 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 RAMSAY, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Urology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1470 TOBIAS GADSON BLVD, CHARLESTON, SC, 29407, with a listed phone of (843) 556-7060. NPI 1871592089 was issued on 07/19/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what RAMSAY 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 1,068 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 276 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $668K in drug spend, split 19% brand-name and 81% 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 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Urology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 13,350 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,280 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

1470 TOBIAS GADSON BLVD
CHARLESTON, SC 29407

Provider Details

NPI 1871592089
Specialty Urology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/19/2005

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

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ALEXANDER RAMSAY, 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.

LOWCOUNTRY UROLOGY CLINICS, PA
CHARLESTON, 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).

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

Total received

$4.2K

Largest payer

Astellas Pharma US 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 · Typical

ALEXANDER RAMSAY, M.D. — brand share 19.0%
Specialty average (est.)

19% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 1,068 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.

1,068
Total Claims
$668K
Total Drug Cost
276
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,264
Total Day Supply
65,241
Brand vs Generic
19% brand / 81% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$644K
Generic Drug Cost
$23K
Antibiotic Claims
154

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.43
Gender Split
18% female / 82% male
Age Distribution
<65: 21, 65-74: 103, 75-84: 112, 85+: 40

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Tamsulosin Hcl
399
Finasteride
123
Myrbetriq
Mirabegron
74
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro
Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst
65
Xtandi
Enzalutamide
33
Dutasteride
30
Alfuzosin Hcl Er
Alfuzosin Hcl
29
Oxybutynin Chloride Er
Oxybutynin Chloride
26
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
24
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
23

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

Urology Physician Overview

How ALEXANDER RAMSAY, M.D. fits within the Urology Physician landscape nationally.

13,350
Urology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Urology Physician
1,280
Avg Claims per Provider

ALEXANDER RAMSAY, M.D.'s 1,068 claims are below the specialty average of 1,280.

Nearby Urology Physician Providers in South Carolina

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ALEXANDER RAMSAY, M.D.'s specialty?
ALEXANDER RAMSAY, M.D. specializes in Urology Physician and practices in CHARLESTON, South Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does ALEXANDER RAMSAY, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ALEXANDER RAMSAY, M.D. wrote 1,068 Medicare Part D claims totaling $668K in drug costs for 276 beneficiaries.
What is ALEXANDER RAMSAY, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
ALEXANDER RAMSAY, 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 RAMSAY, M.D. located?
ALEXANDER RAMSAY, M.D. is located at 1470 TOBIAS GADSON BLVD, CHARLESTON, SC, 29407. Phone: (843) 556-7060.
What is ALEXANDER RAMSAY, M.D.'s NPI number?
ALEXANDER RAMSAY, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871592089, issued on 07/19/2005.
Does ALEXANDER RAMSAY, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ALEXANDER RAMSAY, M.D.'s prescribing is 19% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $644K in brand drug costs.
How many Urology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 13,350 Urology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Urology Physician provider writes 1,280 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ALEXANDER RAMSAY, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ALEXANDER RAMSAY, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Tamsulosin Hcl, Finasteride, Myrbetriq. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ALEXANDER RAMSAY, M.D. accept Medicare?
ALEXANDER RAMSAY, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,068 Part D claims and 276 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ALEXANDER RAMSAY, M.D.'s credentials?
ALEXANDER RAMSAY, M.D.'s NPI is 1871592089 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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