2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1811283252 MD
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ALEXANDER SOKOHL, MD

Otolaryngology Physician in HIXSON, Tennessee. 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
559
Medicare Part D claims · 236 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$348.06
16 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ALEXANDER SOKOHL, MD filed 559 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Otolaryngology Physician in HIXSON, Tennessee, prescribing 95% generic.

559
Part D claims, 2023
95%
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 SOKOHL, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

559 Top 34% higher than 66% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. 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 SOKOHL, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 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 SOKOHL, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/23/2011

NPI 1811283252

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology Physician

Mid-sized

10,895 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

559 10% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 509

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Otolaryngology Physician share within Tennessee

1. Otolaryngology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Otolaryngology Physician share within Tennessee

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Otolaryngology 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 SOKOHL, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1724 HAMILL RD STE 102, HIXSON, TN, 37343, with a listed phone of (423) 267-6738. NPI 1811283252 was issued on 06/23/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SOKOHL 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 559 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 236 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $17K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.5%. 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.

Otolaryngology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,895 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 509 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

1724 HAMILL RD STE 102
HIXSON, TN 37343

Provider Details

NPI 1811283252
Specialty Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/23/2011

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ALEXANDER SOKOHL, 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.

ADVANCED DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING PC
GOODLETTSVILLE, TN

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

Total received

$348

Largest payer

Inspire Medical Systems, 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 · Generic-heavy

ALEXANDER SOKOHL, MD — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 559 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.

559
Total Claims
$17K
Total Drug Cost
236
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
688
Total Day Supply
13,590
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$3K
Generic Drug Cost
$14K
Opioid Claims
53 (9.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
22

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.25
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male
Age Distribution
<65: 19, 65-74: 105, 75-84: 89, 85+: 23

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What ALEXANDER SOKOHL, 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
Mupirocin
69
Ofloxacin
55
Ipratropium Bromide
51
Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate
36
Levothyroxine Sodium
29
Ondansetron Hcl
29
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
28
Meclizine Hcl
22
Mometasone Furoate
20
Oxycodone Hcl
20

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

Otolaryngology Physician Overview

How ALEXANDER SOKOHL, MD fits within the Otolaryngology Physician landscape nationally.

10,895
Otolaryngology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Otolaryngology Physician
509
Avg Claims per Provider

ALEXANDER SOKOHL, MD's 559 claims are above the specialty average of 509.

Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in Tennessee

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ALEXANDER SOKOHL, MD's specialty?
ALEXANDER SOKOHL, MD specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in HIXSON, Tennessee. Credentials: MD.
How much does ALEXANDER SOKOHL, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ALEXANDER SOKOHL, MD wrote 559 Medicare Part D claims totaling $17K in drug costs for 236 beneficiaries.
Where is ALEXANDER SOKOHL, MD located?
ALEXANDER SOKOHL, MD is located at 1724 HAMILL RD STE 102, HIXSON, TN, 37343. Phone: (423) 267-6738.
What is ALEXANDER SOKOHL, MD's NPI number?
ALEXANDER SOKOHL, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811283252, issued on 06/23/2011.
Does ALEXANDER SOKOHL, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ALEXANDER SOKOHL, MD's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $3K in brand drug costs.
Does ALEXANDER SOKOHL, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, ALEXANDER SOKOHL, MD had 53 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.5%.
How many Otolaryngology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,895 Otolaryngology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Otolaryngology Physician provider writes 509 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ALEXANDER SOKOHL, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ALEXANDER SOKOHL, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Mupirocin, Ofloxacin, Ipratropium Bromide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ALEXANDER SOKOHL, MD accept Medicare?
ALEXANDER SOKOHL, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 559 Part D claims and 236 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ALEXANDER SOKOHL, MD's credentials?
ALEXANDER SOKOHL, MD's NPI is 1811283252 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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