2026 NPPES data Allergy & Immunology Physician NPI 1720160880 M.D.
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ALFRED COVINGTON, M.D.

Allergy & Immunology Physician in ROCKY MOUNT, North 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
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
What the federal data reveals: ALFRED COVINGTON, M.D. is a Allergy & Immunology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ROCKY MOUNT, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 885 claims across 156 beneficiaries — 28% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: ALFRED COVINGTON, M.D. filed 885 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across ROCKY MOUNT, North Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

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).

ALFRED COVINGTON, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/19/2006

NPI 1720160880

Primary specialty

Allergy & Immunology Physician

Niche

3,390 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

885 16% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 764

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Allergy & Immunology Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Allergy & Immunology Physician share within North Carolina

1. Allergy & Immunology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Allergy & Immunology Physician share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Allergy & Immunology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Allergy & Immunology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Allergy & Immunology 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.

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ALFRED COVINGTON, M.D. is a Allergy & Immunology Physician provider practicing in ROCKY MOUNT, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1720160880. 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.

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. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COVINGTON 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 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. 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.

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

124 FOY DR
ROCKY MOUNT, NC 27804

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%
Specialty average (est.)

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.

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.

Compare Allergy & Immunology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

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

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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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