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2026 NPPES data Allergy & Immunology Physician NPI 1720160880 M.D.
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Allergy & Immunology Physician in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 3,390 in Allergy & Immunology 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
885
Medicare Part D claims · 156 beneficiaries · Allergy & Immunology Physician avg: 764
Generic prescribing
72%
generic claims · 28% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Alfred Covington, M.D. filed 885 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Allergy & Immunology Physician in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, prescribing 72% generic.
- 885
- Part D claims, 2023
- 72%
- generic prescribing
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.
Alfred Covington, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
885 Top 27% higher than 73% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Alfred Covington, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Alfred Covington, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Allergy & Immunology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
885 16% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Allergy & Immunology Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Allergy & Immunology Physician. Verify directly:
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.
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Alfred Covington, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Allergy & Immunology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 124 FOY DR, Rocky Mount, NC, 27804, with a listed phone of (252) 937-2100. NPI 1720160880 was issued on 10/19/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 885 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 156 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $170K in drug spend, split 28% brand-name and 72% generic by claim count.
Allergy & Immunology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,390 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 764 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 | 1720160880 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Allergy & Immunology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 10/19/2006 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Alfred Covington, M.D. - brand share 28.0%
Allergy & Immunology Physician average
28% brand-name claims vs 72% generic, on 885 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.
885
Total Claims
$170K
Total Drug Cost
156
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,383
- Total Day Supply
- 40,167
- Brand vs Generic
- 28% brand / 72% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $146K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $25K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 66.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.07
- Gender Split
- 78% female / 22% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 48, 65-74: 69, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Alfred Covington, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Fluticasone Propio…
Fluticasone Propionate
184 claims
- Azelastine Hcl
Azelastine Hcl
137 claims
- Symbicort
Symbicort
93 claims
- Levocetirizine Dih…
Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride
81 claims
- Albuterol Sulfate … 57
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
57 claims
- Montelukast Sodium 54
Montelukast Sodium
54 claims
- Azelastine-Flutica… 25
Azelastine-Fluticasone
25 claims
- Trelegy Ellipta 23
Trelegy Ellipta
23 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Fluticasone Propionate | 184 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 137 |
| Symbicort Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate | 93 |
| Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride | 81 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 57 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 54 |
| Azelastine-Fluticasone Azelastine/Fluticasone | 25 |
| Trelegy Ellipta Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter | 23 |
| Advair Hfa Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol | 20 |
| Fluticasone-Salmeterol Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol | 15 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Allergy & Immunology Physician Overview
How Alfred Covington, M.D. fits within the Allergy & Immunology Physician landscape nationally.
3,390
Allergy & Immunology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Allergy & Immunology Physician
764
Avg Claims per Provider
Alfred Covington, M.D.'s 885 claims are above the specialty average of 764.
Nearby Allergy & Immunology Physician Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Covington.
Dr. Alan Aarons
M.D.
Raleigh, NC
Dr. Thomas Backenson
M.D.
Fort Liberty, NC
Dr. Sonia Bains
MD
Raleigh, NC
Dr. Sheila Bina
M.D.
Salisbury, NC
Dr. Ralph Bobbitt
M.D.
Fayetteville, NC
Compare Allergy & Immunology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alfred Covington, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Alfred Covington, M.D. specializes in Allergy & Immunology Physician and practices in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Alfred Covington, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Alfred Covington, M.D. wrote 885 Medicare Part D claims totaling $170K in drug costs for 156 beneficiaries.
Where is Alfred Covington, M.D. located? ▼
Alfred Covington, M.D. is located at 124 FOY DR, Rocky Mount, NC, 27804. Phone: (252) 937-2100.
What is Alfred Covington, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Alfred Covington, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720160880, issued on 10/19/2006.
Does Alfred Covington, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Alfred Covington, M.D.'s prescribing is 28% brand-name and 72% generic drugs by claim count, with $146K in brand drug costs.
How many Allergy & Immunology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 3,390 Allergy & Immunology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Allergy & Immunology Physician provider writes 764 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Alfred Covington, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Alfred Covington, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Fluticasone Propionate, Azelastine Hcl, Symbicort. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Alfred Covington, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Alfred Covington, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 885 Part D claims and 156 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Alfred Covington, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Alfred Covington, M.D.'s NPI is 1720160880 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
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.
- 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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