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Active
2026 NPPES data Gastroenterology Physician NPI 1699775171 M.D.
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Gastroenterology Physician in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 16,567 in Gastroenterology 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 477 beneficiaries · Gastroenterology Physician avg: 833
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$751.97
39 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
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
Alva Dillon, M.D. filed 2,204 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Gastroenterology Physician in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, prescribing 84% generic.
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 84%
- 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.
Alva Dillon, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
2,204 Top 15% higher than 85% 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 certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Alva Dillon, M.D. 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 Alva Dillon, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Gastroenterology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
2,204 165% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Mississippi
How Gastroenterology Physician compares to other specialties among Mississippi 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 Gastroenterology 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.
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).
Alva Dillon, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gastroenterology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 3890 BIENVILLE BLVD, Ocean Springs, MS, 39564, with a listed phone of (228) 872-6291. NPI 1699775171 was issued on 07/27/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,204 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 477 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $405K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.5%.
Gastroenterology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,567 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 833 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 | 1699775171 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Gastroenterology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/27/2005 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Alva Dillon, 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.
Memorial Hospital AT Gulfport
★★★☆☆ 3/5
Gulfport, MS
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 250019
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 Alva Dillon, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$752
Largest payer
ABBVIE 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 · Typical
Alva Dillon, M.D. - brand share 16.0%
Gastroenterology Physician average
16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 2,204 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.
2,204
Total Claims
$405K
Total Drug Cost
477
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 3,566
- Total Day Supply
- 98,958
- Brand vs Generic
- 16% brand / 84% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $328K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $78K
- Opioid Claims
- 12 (0.5% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 35
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 67.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.64
- Gender Split
- 74% female / 26% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 146, 65-74: 220, 75-84: 90, 85+: 21
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Alva Dillon, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
478 claims
- Famotidine
Famotidine
434 claims
- Sucralfate
Sucralfate
238 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium 151
Pantoprazole Sodium
151 claims
- Linzess 135
Linzess
135 claims
- Promethazine Hcl 57
Promethazine Hcl
57 claims
- Lactulose 55
Lactulose
55 claims
- Dexlansoprazole Dr 43
Dexlansoprazole Dr
43 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 478 |
| Famotidine | 434 |
| Sucralfate | 238 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 151 |
| Linzess Linaclotide | 135 |
| Promethazine Hcl | 57 |
| Lactulose | 55 |
| Dexlansoprazole Dr Dexlansoprazole | 43 |
| Metoclopramide Hcl | 36 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 28 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Gastroenterology Physician Overview
How Alva Dillon, M.D. fits within the Gastroenterology Physician landscape nationally.
16,567
Gastroenterology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Gastroenterology Physician
833
Avg Claims per Provider
Alva Dillon, M.D.'s 2,204 claims are above the specialty average of 833.
Nearby Gastroenterology Physician Providers in Mississippi
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Mississippi, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Dillon.
Dr. Hans Adams
M.D.
Gulfport, MS
Dr. Thomas Amankonah
MD
Jackson, MS
Dr. Stephen Amann
MD
Tupelo, MS
Dr. Mohammad Anwar
M.D.
Ocean Springs, MS
Dr. John Averette
MD
Tupelo, MS
Compare Gastroenterology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Mississippi medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Gastroenterology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alva Dillon, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Alva Dillon, M.D. specializes in Gastroenterology Physician and practices in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Alva Dillon, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Alva Dillon, M.D. wrote 2,204 Medicare Part D claims totaling $405K in drug costs for 477 beneficiaries.
Where is Alva Dillon, M.D. located? ▼
Alva Dillon, M.D. is located at 3890 BIENVILLE BLVD, Ocean Springs, MS, 39564. Phone: (228) 872-6291.
What is Alva Dillon, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Alva Dillon, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699775171, issued on 07/27/2005.
Does Alva Dillon, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Alva Dillon, M.D.'s prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $328K in brand drug costs.
Does Alva Dillon, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Alva Dillon, M.D. had 12 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.5%.
How many Gastroenterology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 16,567 Gastroenterology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gastroenterology Physician provider writes 833 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Alva Dillon, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Alva Dillon, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Omeprazole, Famotidine, Sucralfate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Alva Dillon, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Alva Dillon, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,204 Part D claims and 477 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Alva Dillon, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Alva Dillon, M.D.'s NPI is 1699775171 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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