2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1962476903 MD
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ALEXANDER SALERNO, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in EAST ORANGE, New Jersey. 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
13K
Medicare Part D claims · 1K beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
71%
generic claims · 29% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$16.9K
14 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ALEXANDER SALERNO, MD filed 13,174 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in EAST ORANGE, New Jersey, prescribing 71% generic.

13K
Part D claims, 2023
71%
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 SALERNO, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

13,174 Top 2% higher than 98% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ALEXANDER SALERNO, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 7 hospital affiliations — 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 SALERNO, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/15/2006

NPI 1962476903

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

13,174 385% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within New Jersey

1. Internal Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Internal Medicine Physician share within New Jersey

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Internal Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Internal Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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 SALERNO, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 613 PARK AVE, EAST ORANGE, NJ, 07017, with a listed phone of (973) 672-8573. NPI 1962476903 was issued on 02/15/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SALERNO 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 13,174 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 1,030 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3.6 million in drug spend, split 29% brand-name and 71% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.4%. 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.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

613 PARK AVE
EAST ORANGE, NJ 07017

Provider Details

NPI 1962476903
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/15/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ALEXANDER SALERNO, 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.

CALL TO CARE LLC
ORANGE, NJ
METROPOLITAN MEDICAL GROUP LLC
EAST ORANGE, NJ
NORTH WARD BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER LLC
NEWARK, NJ
NORTH WARD MEDICAL ARTS LLC
NEWARK, NJ
ROSEVILLE MEDICAL SOCIETY LLC
NEWARK, NJ
SALERNO MEDICAL ASSOCIATES, LLC
EAST ORANGE, NJ

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 SALERNO, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$16.9K

Largest payer

AngioDynamics, 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 SALERNO, MD — brand share 29.0%
Specialty average (est.)

29% brand-name claims vs 71% generic, on 13,174 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.

13,174
Total Claims
$3.6M
Total Drug Cost
1,030
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
20,826
Total Day Supply
594,922
Brand vs Generic
29% brand / 71% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$3.0M
Generic Drug Cost
$500K
Opioid Claims
49 (0.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
165

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.42
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 202, 65-74: 425, 75-84: 310, 85+: 93

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What ALEXANDER SALERNO, 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
Rosuvastatin Calcium
561
Atorvastatin Calcium
521
Amlodipine Besylate
351
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
327
Carvedilol
309
Eliquis
Apixaban
277
Trelegy Ellipta
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter
249
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
240
Metoprolol Succinate
234
Omega-3 Acid Ethyl Esters
223

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How ALEXANDER SALERNO, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

ALEXANDER SALERNO, MD's 13,174 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in New Jersey

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as SALERNO.

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ALEXANDER SALERNO, MD's specialty?
ALEXANDER SALERNO, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in EAST ORANGE, New Jersey. Credentials: MD.
How much does ALEXANDER SALERNO, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ALEXANDER SALERNO, MD wrote 13,174 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3.6M in drug costs for 1,030 beneficiaries.
Where is ALEXANDER SALERNO, MD located?
ALEXANDER SALERNO, MD is located at 613 PARK AVE, EAST ORANGE, NJ, 07017. Phone: (973) 672-8573.
What is ALEXANDER SALERNO, MD's NPI number?
ALEXANDER SALERNO, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962476903, issued on 02/15/2006.
Does ALEXANDER SALERNO, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ALEXANDER SALERNO, MD's prescribing is 29% brand-name and 71% generic drugs by claim count, with $3.0M in brand drug costs.
Does ALEXANDER SALERNO, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, ALEXANDER SALERNO, MD had 49 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.4%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ALEXANDER SALERNO, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ALEXANDER SALERNO, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Rosuvastatin Calcium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ALEXANDER SALERNO, MD accept Medicare?
ALEXANDER SALERNO, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 13,174 Part D claims and 1,030 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ALEXANDER SALERNO, MD's credentials?
ALEXANDER SALERNO, MD's NPI is 1962476903 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.
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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