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2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1427162668 M. D.
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Nephrology Physician in Morgantown, West Virginia.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 10,534 in Nephrology 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
336
Medicare Part D claims · 40 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
94.1/100
▲ 11 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
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
Alvin Moss, M. D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 94.1/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 336 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 94.1/100
- MIPS score · +11 vs avg
- 336
- Part D claims, 2023
- 89%
- 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.
Alvin Moss, M. D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
94 Top 25% higher than 75% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Alvin Moss, M. D. sits
This provider among nephrology physician peers
Across the 2,476 nephrology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Alvin Moss, M. D. writes more Part D claims than 18% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 79% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one nephrology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Alvin Moss, M. D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Alvin Moss, 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).
What does the federal data show about Alvin Moss, M. D.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Nephrology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
336 77% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
94.1/100 11 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in West Virginia
How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among West Virginia providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Alvin Moss, M. D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nephrology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 94.1/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Nephrology Physician) - 94.1/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Alvin Moss, M. D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding M. D. credentials at 600 SUNCREST TOWN CENTRE DR, Morgantown, WV, 26505, with a listed phone of (304) 598-3484. NPI 1427162668 was issued on 08/17/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 336 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 40 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $88K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 38.1%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 94.1/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 78.5), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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 | 1427162668 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Nephrology Physician |
| Credentials | M. D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/17/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
94.1061
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
78.4655
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Alvin Moss, 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.
West Virginia University Medical Corporation
Morgantown, WV
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Alvin Moss, M. D. - brand share 11.0%
Nephrology Physician average
11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 336 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.
336
Total Claims
$88K
Total Drug Cost
40
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 572
- Total Day Supply
- 15,701
- Brand vs Generic
- 11% brand / 89% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $75K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $13K
- Opioid Claims
- 128 (38.1% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 18
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.35
- Gender Split
- 38% female / 63% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Alvin Moss, M. D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
66 claims
- Methadone Hcl
Methadone Hcl
29 claims
- Clonazepam 22
Clonazepam
22 claims
- Labetalol Hcl 16
Labetalol Hcl
16 claims
- Hydromorphone Hcl 14
Hydromorphone Hcl
14 claims
- Furosemide 12
Furosemide
12 claims
- Lactulose 12
Lactulose
12 claims
- Xifaxan 11
Xifaxan
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 66 |
| Methadone Hcl | 29 |
| Clonazepam | 22 |
| Labetalol Hcl | 16 |
| Hydromorphone Hcl | 14 |
| Furosemide | 12 |
| Lactulose | 12 |
| Xifaxan Rifaximin | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Nephrology Physician Overview
How Alvin Moss, M. D. fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.
10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider
Alvin Moss, M. D.'s 336 claims are below the specialty average of 1,454.
Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in West Virginia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in West Virginia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Moss.
Dr. Marilyn Aday
M.D.
Bridgeport, WV
Dr. Jeffery Addison
MD
Charleston, WV
Agura Afiari
South Charleston, WV
Dr. Adeem Akbar
M.D.
Morgantown, WV
Dr. Robin Arora
M.D.
Huntington, WV
Compare Nephrology 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 West Virginia medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Nephrology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alvin Moss, M. D.'s specialty? ▼
Alvin Moss, M. D. specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in Morgantown, West Virginia. Credentials: M. D..
How much does Alvin Moss, M. D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Alvin Moss, M. D. wrote 336 Medicare Part D claims totaling $88K in drug costs for 40 beneficiaries.
What is Alvin Moss, M. D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Alvin Moss, M. D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.1/100 (Quality: 78.5). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Alvin Moss, M. D. located? ▼
Alvin Moss, M. D. is located at 600 SUNCREST TOWN CENTRE DR, Morgantown, WV, 26505. Phone: (304) 598-3484.
What is Alvin Moss, M. D.'s NPI number? ▼
Alvin Moss, M. D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427162668, issued on 08/17/2006.
Does Alvin Moss, M. D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Alvin Moss, M. D.'s prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $75K in brand drug costs.
Does Alvin Moss, M. D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Alvin Moss, M. D. had 128 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 38.1%.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Alvin Moss, M. D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Alvin Moss, M. D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Methadone Hcl, Clonazepam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Alvin Moss, M. D. accept Medicare? ▼
Alvin Moss, M. D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 336 Part D claims and 40 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Alvin Moss, M. D.'s credentials? ▼
Alvin Moss, M. D.'s NPI is 1427162668 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.
- 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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