2026 NPPES data Vascular Specialist/Technologist Cardiovascular NPI 1861751372 PA-C
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ALPHONZO SMALLS, PA-C

Vascular Specialist/Technologist Cardiovascular in VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia. 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 252 beneficiaries · Vascular Specialist/Technologist Cardiovascular avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
30/100
▼ 53 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

ALPHONZO SMALLS, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 30/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 5,025 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

30/100
MIPS score · -53 vs avg
5K
Part D claims, 2023
83%
generic prescribing

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ALPHONZO SMALLS, PA-C's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

30 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about ALPHONZO SMALLS, PA-C?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/04/2012

NPI 1861751372

Primary specialty

Vascular Specialist/Technologist Cardiovascular

Rare

87 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

5,025 72% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,922

MIPS final score

30/100 53.099999999999994% pts

Below average band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Vascular Specialist/Technologist Cardiovascular compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Vascular Specialist/Technologist Cardiovascular share within Virginia

1. Vascular Specialist/Technologist Cardiovascular42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Vascular Specialist/Technologist Cardiovascular share within Virginia

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ALPHONZO SMALLS, PA-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Vascular Specialist/Technologist Cardiovascular national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
30/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Vascular Specialist/Technologist Cardiovascular) — 30/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%30%
MIPS final score (Vascular Specialist/Technologist Cardiovascular) — 30/100 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.

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ALPHONZO SMALLS, PA-C is a Vascular Specialist/Technologist Cardiovascular provider practicing in VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1861751372. 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.

ALPHONZO SMALLS, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Vascular Specialist/Technologist Cardiovascular provider holding PA-C credentials at 2101 PARKS AVE STE 305, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA, 23451, with a listed phone of (757) 749-2308. NPI 1861751372 was issued on 05/04/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SMALLS 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 5,025 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 252 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $310K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.1%. 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 30/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0, Cost 100), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Vascular Specialist/Technologist Cardiovascular is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 87 enrolled providers across 23 states and an average of 2,922 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

2101 PARKS AVE STE 305
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23451

Provider Details

NPI 1861751372
Specialty Vascular Specialist/Technologist Cardiovascular
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/04/2012

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

30
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality
100
Cost

Reporting: Individual

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

ALPHONZO SMALLS, PA-C — brand share 17.0%
Specialty average (est.)

17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 5,025 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.

5,025
Total Claims
$310K
Total Drug Cost
252
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,051
Total Day Supply
95,481
Brand vs Generic
17% brand / 83% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$211K
Generic Drug Cost
$99K
Opioid Claims
205 (4.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
197

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
79.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.49
Gender Split
68% female / 32% male
Age Distribution
<65: 17, 65-74: 51, 75-84: 97, 85+: 87

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
176
Furosemide
160
Warfarin Sodium
155
Amlodipine Besylate
128
Eliquis
Apixaban
126
Gabapentin
118
Metoprolol Tartrate
116
Tamsulosin Hcl
106
Levothyroxine Sodium
102
Carvedilol
94

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

Vascular Specialist/Technologist Cardiovascular Overview

How ALPHONZO SMALLS, PA-C fits within the Vascular Specialist/Technologist Cardiovascular landscape nationally.

87
Vascular Specialist/Technologist Cardiovascular Providers in US
23
States with Vascular Specialist/Technologist Cardiovascular
2,922
Avg Claims per Provider

ALPHONZO SMALLS, PA-C's 5,025 claims are above the specialty average of 2,922.

Nearby Vascular Specialist/Technologist Cardiovascular Providers in Virginia

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

Compare Vascular Specialist/Technologist Cardiovascular nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ALPHONZO SMALLS, PA-C's specialty?
ALPHONZO SMALLS, PA-C specializes in Vascular Specialist/Technologist Cardiovascular and practices in VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does ALPHONZO SMALLS, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ALPHONZO SMALLS, PA-C wrote 5,025 Medicare Part D claims totaling $310K in drug costs for 252 beneficiaries.
What is ALPHONZO SMALLS, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
ALPHONZO SMALLS, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 30/100 (Quality: 0, Cost: 100). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ALPHONZO SMALLS, PA-C located?
ALPHONZO SMALLS, PA-C is located at 2101 PARKS AVE STE 305, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA, 23451. Phone: (757) 749-2308.
What is ALPHONZO SMALLS, PA-C's NPI number?
ALPHONZO SMALLS, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861751372, issued on 05/04/2012.
Does ALPHONZO SMALLS, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ALPHONZO SMALLS, PA-C's prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $211K in brand drug costs.
Does ALPHONZO SMALLS, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, ALPHONZO SMALLS, PA-C had 205 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.1%.
How many Vascular Specialist/Technologist Cardiovascular providers are there in the US?
There are 87 Vascular Specialist/Technologist Cardiovascular providers across 23 states in the US. The average Vascular Specialist/Technologist Cardiovascular provider writes 2,922 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ALPHONZO SMALLS, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ALPHONZO SMALLS, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Furosemide, Warfarin Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ALPHONZO SMALLS, PA-C accept Medicare?
ALPHONZO SMALLS, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,025 Part D claims and 252 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ALPHONZO SMALLS, PA-C's credentials?
ALPHONZO SMALLS, PA-C's NPI is 1861751372 with credentials PA-C. 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.

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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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