2026 NPPES data Anesthesiology Physician NPI 1245240308 M.D.
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ALFRED LONSER, M.D.

Anesthesiology Physician in ANCHORAGE, Alaska. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 205 beneficiaries · Anesthesiology Physician avg: 860
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
77.5873/100
▼ 6 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.8K
63 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ALFRED LONSER, M.D. is a Anesthesiology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ANCHORAGE, Alaska with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 205 beneficiaries — 5% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 77.5873/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $1.8K across 63 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ALFRED LONSER, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 77.5873 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,785 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ALFRED LONSER, M.D. 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).

ALFRED LONSER, M.D. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/09/2006

NPI 1245240308

Primary specialty

Anesthesiology Physician

High-volume

56,398 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,785 108% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 860

MIPS final score

77.5873/100 5.512699999999995% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Alaska

How Anesthesiology Physician compares to other specialties among Alaska providers

Alaska providers

Anesthesiology Physician share within Alaska

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ALFRED LONSER, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Anesthesiology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
77.5873/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Anesthesiology Physician) — 77.5873/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%77.6%
MIPS final score (Anesthesiology Physician) — 77.5873/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

ALFRED LONSER, M.D. is a Anesthesiology Physician provider practicing in ANCHORAGE, Alaska, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1245240308. 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 LONSER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Anesthesiology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 4100 LAKE OTIS PKWY STE 216, ANCHORAGE, AK, 99508, with a listed phone of (907) 563-2873. NPI 1245240308 was issued on 08/09/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LONSER 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 1,785 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 205 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $105K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 53.4%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 77.5873/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 51.2497), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Anesthesiology Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 56,398 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 860 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

4100 LAKE OTIS PKWY STE 216
ANCHORAGE, AK 99508

Provider Details

NPI 1245240308
Specialty Anesthesiology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/09/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

77.5873
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
51.2497
Quality
98
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ALFRED LONSER, M.D. 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.

AA PAIN CLINIC, INC.
ANCHORAGE, AK

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 ALFRED LONSER, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.8K

Largest payer

Medtronic, 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

ALFRED LONSER, M.D. — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 1,785 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.

1,785
Total Claims
$105K
Total Drug Cost
205
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,814
Total Day Supply
51,051
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$59K
Generic Drug Cost
$46K
Opioid Claims
953 (53.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
11

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.50
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 70, 65-74: 99, 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
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
233
Oxycodone Hcl
225
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
195
Gabapentin
171
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
114
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
114
Tizanidine Hcl
95
Pregabalin
65
Tramadol Hcl
47
Diclofenac Sodium
42

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

Anesthesiology Physician Overview

How ALFRED LONSER, M.D. fits within the Anesthesiology Physician landscape nationally.

56,398
Anesthesiology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Anesthesiology Physician
860
Avg Claims per Provider

ALFRED LONSER, M.D.'s 1,785 claims are above the specialty average of 860.

Nearby Anesthesiology Physician Providers in Alaska

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ALFRED LONSER, M.D.'s specialty?
ALFRED LONSER, M.D. specializes in Anesthesiology Physician and practices in ANCHORAGE, Alaska. Credentials: M.D..
How much does ALFRED LONSER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ALFRED LONSER, M.D. wrote 1,785 Medicare Part D claims totaling $105K in drug costs for 205 beneficiaries.
What is ALFRED LONSER, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
ALFRED LONSER, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 77.5873/100 (Quality: 51.2497). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ALFRED LONSER, M.D. located?
ALFRED LONSER, M.D. is located at 4100 LAKE OTIS PKWY STE 216, ANCHORAGE, AK, 99508. Phone: (907) 563-2873.
What is ALFRED LONSER, M.D.'s NPI number?
ALFRED LONSER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245240308, issued on 08/09/2006.
Does ALFRED LONSER, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ALFRED LONSER, M.D.'s prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $59K in brand drug costs.
Does ALFRED LONSER, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, ALFRED LONSER, M.D. had 953 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 53.4%.
How many Anesthesiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 56,398 Anesthesiology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Anesthesiology Physician provider writes 860 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ALFRED LONSER, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ALFRED LONSER, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Oxycodone Hcl, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ALFRED LONSER, M.D. accept Medicare?
ALFRED LONSER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,785 Part D claims and 205 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ALFRED LONSER, M.D.'s credentials?
ALFRED LONSER, M.D.'s NPI is 1245240308 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.
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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