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2026 NPPES data Emergency Medicine Physician NPI 1457351397
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Emergency Medicine Physician in Durango, Colorado.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 64,463 in Emergency Medicine 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 584 beneficiaries · Emergency Medicine Physician avg: 352
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
83.2/100
▲ 0 pts above national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Alexander Schermer reported a CMS MIPS final score of 83.2/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 1,012 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 83.2/100
- MIPS score · +0 vs avg
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 91%
- 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 Schermer's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
83 42nd percentile higher than 42% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Alexander Schermer sits
This provider among emergency medicine physician peers
Across the 14,967 emergency medicine physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Alexander Schermer writes more Part D claims than 97% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 31% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-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 emergency medicine physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Alexander Schermer. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Alexander Schermer 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).
What does the federal data show about Alexander Schermer?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Emergency Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,012 188% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
83.2/100 0.1 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Colorado
How Emergency Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Alexander Schermer's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Emergency Medicine Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 83.2/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Emergency Medicine Physician) - 83.2/100 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 Schermer appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Emergency Medicine Physician provider at 1010 THREE SPRINGS BLVD, Durango, CO, 81301, with a listed phone of (303) 306-7783. NPI 1457351397 was issued on 07/21/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,012 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 584 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $21K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.7%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 83.2/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 74.1, Cost 69.7), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Emergency Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 64,463 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 352 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 | 1457351397 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Emergency Medicine Physician |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/21/2005 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
83.1581
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
74.1274
Quality
69.7328
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Alexander Schermer 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.
Kauai Medical Clinic
Lihue, HI
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Alexander Schermer - brand share 4.0%
Emergency Medicine Physician average
4% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 1,012 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.
1,012
Total Claims
$21K
Total Drug Cost
584
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,132
- Total Day Supply
- 15,914
- Brand vs Generic
- 4% brand / 91% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $10K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $11K
- Opioid Claims
- 27 (2.7% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 348
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.10
- Gender Split
- 58% female / 42% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 32, 65-74: 262, 75-84: 229, 85+: 61
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Alexander Schermer prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Azithromycin
Azithromycin
118 claims
- Prednisone
Prednisone
99 claims
- Cephalexin
Cephalexin
57 claims
- Paxlovid (Eua)
Paxlovid (Eua)
50 claims
- Doxycycline Hyclate 40
Doxycycline Hyclate
40 claims
- Albuterol Sulfate … 39
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
39 claims
- Mupirocin 36
Mupirocin
36 claims
- Sulfamethoxazole-T… 26
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
26 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Azithromycin | 118 |
| Prednisone | 99 |
| Cephalexin | 57 |
| Paxlovid (Eua) Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir | 50 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 40 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 39 |
| Mupirocin | 36 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 26 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 24 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 23 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Emergency Medicine Physician Overview
How Alexander Schermer fits within the Emergency Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
64,463
Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Emergency Medicine Physician
352
Avg Claims per Provider
Alexander Schermer's 1,012 claims are above the specialty average of 352.
Nearby Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in Colorado
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Colorado, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Schermer.
Steven Aaronson
Denver, CO
Lauren Abbate
Aurora, CO
Dr. Jean Abbott
MD
Aurora, CO
Dr. William Abbott
M.D.
Aurora, CO
Dr. Charles Abramson
D.O.
Glenwood Springs, CO
Compare Emergency Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- 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 Colorado medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alexander Schermer's specialty? ▼
Alexander Schermer specializes in Emergency Medicine Physician and practices in Durango, Colorado.
How much does Alexander Schermer prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Alexander Schermer wrote 1,012 Medicare Part D claims totaling $21K in drug costs for 584 beneficiaries.
What is Alexander Schermer's Medicare quality score? ▼
Alexander Schermer has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 83.2/100 (Quality: 74.1, Cost: 69.7). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Alexander Schermer located? ▼
Alexander Schermer is located at 1010 THREE SPRINGS BLVD, Durango, CO, 81301. Phone: (303) 306-7783.
What is Alexander Schermer's NPI number? ▼
Alexander Schermer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457351397, issued on 07/21/2005.
Does Alexander Schermer prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Alexander Schermer's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $10K in brand drug costs.
Does Alexander Schermer prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Alexander Schermer had 27 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.7%.
How many Emergency Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 64,463 Emergency Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Emergency Medicine Physician provider writes 352 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Alexander Schermer prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Alexander Schermer's most frequently prescribed drugs include Azithromycin, Prednisone, Cephalexin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Alexander Schermer accept Medicare? ▼
Alexander Schermer appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,012 Part D claims and 584 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Alexander Schermer's credentials? ▼
Alexander Schermer's NPI is 1457351397. 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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