2026 NPPES data Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician NPI 1437127867 MD
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BARBARA MOERSCH, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician in ANNISTON, Alabama. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 274 beneficiaries · Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician avg: 179
Generic prescribing
80%
generic claims · 20% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$339.1
17 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

BARBARA MOERSCH, MD filed 1,047 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician in ANNISTON, Alabama, prescribing 80% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
80%
generic prescribing
$339.1
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.

BARBARA MOERSCH, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,047 Top 24% higher than 76% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

BARBARA MOERSCH, MD 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 BARBARA MOERSCH, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/10/2006

NPI 1437127867

Primary specialty

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician

Mid-sized

44,313 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,047 485% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 179

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician share within Alabama

1. Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician share within Alabama

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Obstetrics & Gynecology 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).

BARBARA MOERSCH, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 825 KEITH AVE, ANNISTON, AL, 36207, with a listed phone of (256) 238-0448. NPI 1437127867 was issued on 03/10/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MOERSCH 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 1,047 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 274 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $125K in drug spend, split 20% brand-name and 80% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.3%. 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.

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 44,313 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 179 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

825 KEITH AVE
ANNISTON, AL 36207

Provider Details

NPI 1437127867
Specialty Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/10/2006

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 BARBARA MOERSCH, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$339

Largest payer

Sumitomo Pharma America, 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

BARBARA MOERSCH, MD — brand share 20.0%
Specialty average (est.)

20% brand-name claims vs 80% generic, on 1,047 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.

1,047
Total Claims
$125K
Total Drug Cost
274
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,850
Total Day Supply
49,969
Brand vs Generic
20% brand / 80% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$93K
Generic Drug Cost
$31K
Opioid Claims
14 (1.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
78

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.90

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What BARBARA MOERSCH, MD 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
Estradiol
160
Ibandronate Sodium
73
Clotrimazole-Betamethasone
Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dip
55
Gemtesa
Vibegron
41
Fluconazole
39
Metronidazole
34
Alprazolam
32
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
31
Estradiol-Norethindrone Acetat
Estradiol/Norethindrone Acet
30
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
29

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

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Overview

How BARBARA MOERSCH, MD fits within the Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician landscape nationally.

44,313
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
179
Avg Claims per Provider

BARBARA MOERSCH, MD's 1,047 claims are above the specialty average of 179.

Nearby Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Providers in Alabama

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

Compare Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BARBARA MOERSCH, MD's specialty?
BARBARA MOERSCH, MD specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician and practices in ANNISTON, Alabama. Credentials: MD.
How much does BARBARA MOERSCH, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BARBARA MOERSCH, MD wrote 1,047 Medicare Part D claims totaling $125K in drug costs for 274 beneficiaries.
Where is BARBARA MOERSCH, MD located?
BARBARA MOERSCH, MD is located at 825 KEITH AVE, ANNISTON, AL, 36207. Phone: (256) 238-0448.
What is BARBARA MOERSCH, MD's NPI number?
BARBARA MOERSCH, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437127867, issued on 03/10/2006.
Does BARBARA MOERSCH, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BARBARA MOERSCH, MD's prescribing is 20% brand-name and 80% generic drugs by claim count, with $93K in brand drug costs.
Does BARBARA MOERSCH, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, BARBARA MOERSCH, MD had 14 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.3%.
How many Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 44,313 Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provider writes 179 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BARBARA MOERSCH, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BARBARA MOERSCH, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Estradiol, Ibandronate Sodium, Clotrimazole-Betamethasone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BARBARA MOERSCH, MD accept Medicare?
BARBARA MOERSCH, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,047 Part D claims and 274 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BARBARA MOERSCH, MD's credentials?
BARBARA MOERSCH, MD's NPI is 1437127867 with credentials MD. 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.

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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