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2026 NPPES data Psychologist NPI 1790172385
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Psychologist in Opelika, Alabama.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 47,555 in Psychologist, 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
415
Medicare Part D claims · 34 beneficiaries · Psychologist avg: 760
Industry payments
$445.15
21 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Austin Luker filed 415 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Psychologist in Opelika, Alabama.
- 415
- Part D claims, 2023
- $445.15
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
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.
Austin Luker's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
415 Top 38% higher than 62% 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
What does the federal data show about Austin Luker?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Psychologist
Medicare Part D claims
415 45% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Alabama
How Psychologist compares to other specialties among Alabama providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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Austin Luker appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychologist provider at 2740 VILLAGE PROFESSIONAL DR, Opelika, AL, 36801, with a listed phone of (224) 821-0238. NPI 1790172385 was issued on 04/21/2015.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 415 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 34 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $16K in drug spend.
Psychologist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 47,555 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 760 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 | 1790172385 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Psychologist |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/21/2015 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Austin Luker 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.
East Alabama Physicians, LLC
Opelika, AL
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 Austin Luker. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$445
Largest payer
Alkermes, 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.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
415
Total Claims
$16K
Total Drug Cost
34
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 677
- Total Day Supply
- 20,017
- Generic Drug Cost
- $12K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.58
- Gender Split
- 62% female / 38% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Austin Luker prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Alprazolam
Alprazolam
48 claims
- Lorazepam
Lorazepam
28 claims
- Sertraline Hcl
Sertraline Hcl
27 claims
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
21 claims
- Donepezil Hcl 19
Donepezil Hcl
19 claims
- Bupropion Xl 17
Bupropion Xl
17 claims
- Buspirone Hcl 16
Buspirone Hcl
16 claims
- Clozapine 16
Clozapine
16 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Alprazolam | 48 |
| Lorazepam | 28 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 27 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 21 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 19 |
| Bupropion Xl Bupropion Hcl | 17 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 16 |
| Clozapine | 16 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 16 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 15 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Psychologist Overview
How Austin Luker fits within the Psychologist landscape nationally.
47,555
Psychologist Providers in US
56
States with Psychologist
760
Avg Claims per Provider
Austin Luker's 415 claims are below the specialty average of 760.
Nearby Psychologist Providers in Alabama
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alabama, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Luker.
Dr. Jennifer Abernathy-Smith
PSYD
Auburn, AL
Dr. Angela Adams
PHD
Birmingham, AL
Quinton Agee
Pinson, AL
Dr. Christine Aiken
PHD
Fairhope, AL
Dr. Craig Alexander
PHD
Birmingham, AL
Compare Psychologist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- 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 Alabama medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Austin Luker's specialty? ▼
Austin Luker specializes in Psychologist and practices in Opelika, Alabama.
How much does Austin Luker prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Austin Luker wrote 415 Medicare Part D claims totaling $16K in drug costs for 34 beneficiaries.
Where is Austin Luker located? ▼
Austin Luker is located at 2740 VILLAGE PROFESSIONAL DR, Opelika, AL, 36801. Phone: (224) 821-0238.
What is Austin Luker's NPI number? ▼
Austin Luker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790172385, issued on 04/21/2015.
How many Psychologist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 47,555 Psychologist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Psychologist provider writes 760 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Austin Luker prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Austin Luker's most frequently prescribed drugs include Alprazolam, Lorazepam, Sertraline Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Austin Luker accept Medicare? ▼
Austin Luker appears in CMS Medicare data with 415 Part D claims and 34 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Austin Luker's credentials? ▼
Austin Luker's NPI is 1790172385. 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
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