2026 NPPES data Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician NPI 1700936200 M.D.
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BRUCE TRIPPE, M.D.

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician in DOTHAN, 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
741
Medicare Part D claims · 159 beneficiaries · Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
35%
generic claims · 65% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$6.2K
39 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: BRUCE TRIPPE, M.D. is a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician ([object Object]) practicing in DOTHAN, Alabama with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 741 claims across 159 beneficiaries — 65% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $6.2K across 39 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: BRUCE TRIPPE, M.D. filed 741 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across DOTHAN, Alabama. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

BRUCE TRIPPE, 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).

BRUCE TRIPPE, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/10/2007

NPI 1700936200

Primary specialty

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician

Mid-sized

7,852 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

741 72% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,639

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician share within Alabama

1. Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician share within Alabama

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism 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).

BRUCE TRIPPE, M.D. is a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider practicing in DOTHAN, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1700936200. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

BRUCE TRIPPE, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 210 WESTSIDE DRIVE, DOTHAN, AL, 36303, with a listed phone of (334) 793-5074. NPI 1700936200 was issued on 01/10/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what TRIPPE 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 741 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 159 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $438K in drug spend, split 65% brand-name and 35% 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.

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 7,852 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 2,639 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

210 WESTSIDE DRIVE
DOTHAN, AL 36303

Provider Details

NPI 1700936200
Specialty Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/10/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BRUCE TRIPPE, 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.

WIREGRASS CLINIC LLC
DOTHAN, 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 BRUCE TRIPPE, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$6.2K

Largest payer

IBSA Pharma 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 · Brand-heavy

BRUCE TRIPPE, M.D. — brand share 65.0%
Specialty average (est.)

65% brand-name claims vs 35% generic, on 741 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.

741
Total Claims
$438K
Total Drug Cost
159
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,442
Total Day Supply
42,214
Brand vs Generic
65% brand / 35% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$398K
Generic Drug Cost
$27K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.76
Gender Split
73% female / 27% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Synthroid
Levothyroxine Sodium
76
Vascepa
Icosapent Ethyl
72
Livalo
Pitavastatin Calcium
46
Icosapent Ethyl
36
Praluent Pen
Alirocumab
32
Ezetimibe
29
Mounjaro
Tirzepatide
23
Edarbi
Azilsartan Medoxomil
21
Pravastatin Sodium
19
Tirosint
Levothyroxine Sodium
19

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

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Overview

How BRUCE TRIPPE, M.D. fits within the Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician landscape nationally.

7,852
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Providers in US
54
States with Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician
2,639
Avg Claims per Provider

BRUCE TRIPPE, M.D.'s 741 claims are below the specialty average of 2,639.

Nearby Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Providers in Alabama

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

Compare Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRUCE TRIPPE, M.D.'s specialty?
BRUCE TRIPPE, M.D. specializes in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician and practices in DOTHAN, Alabama. Credentials: M.D..
How much does BRUCE TRIPPE, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRUCE TRIPPE, M.D. wrote 741 Medicare Part D claims totaling $438K in drug costs for 159 beneficiaries.
Where is BRUCE TRIPPE, M.D. located?
BRUCE TRIPPE, M.D. is located at 210 WESTSIDE DRIVE, DOTHAN, AL, 36303. Phone: (334) 793-5074.
What is BRUCE TRIPPE, M.D.'s NPI number?
BRUCE TRIPPE, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700936200, issued on 01/10/2007.
Does BRUCE TRIPPE, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BRUCE TRIPPE, M.D.'s prescribing is 65% brand-name and 35% generic drugs by claim count, with $398K in brand drug costs.
How many Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 7,852 Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider writes 2,639 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BRUCE TRIPPE, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BRUCE TRIPPE, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Synthroid, Vascepa, Livalo. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BRUCE TRIPPE, M.D. accept Medicare?
BRUCE TRIPPE, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 741 Part D claims and 159 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRUCE TRIPPE, M.D.'s credentials?
BRUCE TRIPPE, M.D.'s NPI is 1700936200 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

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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