2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1174073035 MPAS, PA-C
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ALVERNA HESS, MPAS, PA-C

Neurology Physician in TEMPE, Arizona. 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
147
Medicare Part D claims · 36 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
71%
generic claims · 29% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

ALVERNA HESS, MPAS, PA-C filed 147 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Neurology Physician in TEMPE, Arizona, prescribing 71% generic.

147
Part D claims, 2023
71%
generic prescribing

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ALVERNA HESS, MPAS, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

147 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

ALVERNA HESS, MPAS, PA-C 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 ALVERNA HESS, MPAS, PA-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/04/2016

NPI 1174073035

Primary specialty

Neurology Physician

Mid-sized

19,866 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

147 89% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,309

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

Neurology Physician share within Arizona

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Neurology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Neurology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Neurology 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.

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).

ALVERNA HESS, MPAS, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding MPAS, PA-C credentials at 2034 E SOUTHERN AVE STE D, TEMPE, AZ, 85282, with a listed phone of (480) 923-6200. NPI 1174073035 was issued on 10/04/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HESS 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 147 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 36 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $68K in drug spend, split 29% brand-name and 71% 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.

Neurology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 19,866 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,309 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

2034 E SOUTHERN AVE STE D
TEMPE, AZ 85282

Provider Details

NPI 1174073035
Specialty Neurology Physician
Credentials MPAS, PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/04/2016

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

ALVERNA HESS, MPAS, PA-C — brand share 29.0%
Specialty average (est.)

29% brand-name claims vs 71% generic, on 147 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.

147
Total Claims
$68K
Total Drug Cost
36
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
182
Total Day Supply
4,848
Brand vs Generic
29% brand / 71% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$56K
Generic Drug Cost
$12K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.92
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What ALVERNA HESS, MPAS, PA-C prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Rizatriptan
Rizatriptan Benzoate
18
Gabapentin
16
Sumatriptan Succinate
14
Butalbital-Acetaminophen-Caffe
Butalb/Acetaminophen/Caffeine
12
Emgality Pen
Galcanezumab-Gnlm
11
Nurtec Odt
Rimegepant Sulfate
11

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

Neurology Physician Overview

How ALVERNA HESS, MPAS, PA-C fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.

19,866
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider

ALVERNA HESS, MPAS, PA-C's 147 claims are below the specialty average of 1,309.

Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in Arizona

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ALVERNA HESS, MPAS, PA-C's specialty?
ALVERNA HESS, MPAS, PA-C specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in TEMPE, Arizona. Credentials: MPAS, PA-C.
How much does ALVERNA HESS, MPAS, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ALVERNA HESS, MPAS, PA-C wrote 147 Medicare Part D claims totaling $68K in drug costs for 36 beneficiaries.
Where is ALVERNA HESS, MPAS, PA-C located?
ALVERNA HESS, MPAS, PA-C is located at 2034 E SOUTHERN AVE STE D, TEMPE, AZ, 85282. Phone: (480) 923-6200.
What is ALVERNA HESS, MPAS, PA-C's NPI number?
ALVERNA HESS, MPAS, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174073035, issued on 10/04/2016.
Does ALVERNA HESS, MPAS, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ALVERNA HESS, MPAS, PA-C's prescribing is 29% brand-name and 71% generic drugs by claim count, with $56K in brand drug costs.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 19,866 Neurology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Neurology Physician provider writes 1,309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ALVERNA HESS, MPAS, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ALVERNA HESS, MPAS, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Rizatriptan, Gabapentin, Sumatriptan Succinate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ALVERNA HESS, MPAS, PA-C accept Medicare?
ALVERNA HESS, MPAS, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 147 Part D claims and 36 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ALVERNA HESS, MPAS, PA-C's credentials?
ALVERNA HESS, MPAS, PA-C's NPI is 1174073035 with credentials MPAS, 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.
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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