2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1558378091 M.D.
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CARLOS ALBRECHT, M.D.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician in LANCASTER, South Carolina. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 421 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
80%
generic claims · 20% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
97.2174/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$385.14
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CARLOS ALBRECHT, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician ([object Object]) practicing in LANCASTER, South Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 421 beneficiaries — 20% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.2174/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $385.14 across 6 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CARLOS ALBRECHT, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.2174 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 2,453 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CARLOS ALBRECHT, 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).

CARLOS ALBRECHT, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/01/2006

NPI 1558378091

Primary specialty

Cardiovascular Disease Physician

Mid-sized

24,795 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,453 19% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,033

MIPS final score

97.2174/100 14.117400000000004% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within South Carolina

1. Cardiovascular Disease Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within South Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CARLOS ALBRECHT, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Cardiovascular Disease Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
97.2174/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) — 97.2174/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%97.2%
MIPS final score (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) — 97.2174/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

CARLOS ALBRECHT, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider practicing in LANCASTER, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1558378091. 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.

CARLOS ALBRECHT, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 901 W MEETING ST, LANCASTER, SC, 29720, with a listed phone of (803) 285-9700. NPI 1558378091 was issued on 08/01/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ALBRECHT 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 2,453 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 421 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $460K in drug spend, split 20% brand-name and 80% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 97.2174/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 94.4347), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,795 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 3,033 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

901 W MEETING ST
LANCASTER, SC 29720

Provider Details

NPI 1558378091
Specialty Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/01/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

97.2174
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
94.4347
Quality

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CARLOS ALBRECHT, 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.

SCL HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP-BUTTE LLC
BUTTE, MT

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 CARLOS ALBRECHT, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$385

Largest payer

Abbott Laboratories

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

CARLOS ALBRECHT, M.D. — brand share 20.0%
Specialty average (est.)

20% brand-name claims vs 80% generic, on 2,453 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.

2,453
Total Claims
$460K
Total Drug Cost
421
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,963
Total Day Supply
146,599
Brand vs Generic
20% brand / 80% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$418K
Generic Drug Cost
$41K
Antibiotic Claims
44

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.69
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male
Age Distribution
<65: 46, 65-74: 190, 75-84: 137, 85+: 48

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Metoprolol Succinate
157
Eliquis
Apixaban
152
Atorvastatin Calcium
130
Entresto
Sacubitril/Valsartan
113
Furosemide
112
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
111
Carvedilol
92
Nifedipine Er
Nifedipine
86
Hydralazine Hcl
81
Amiodarone Hcl
77

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

Cardiovascular Disease Physician Overview

How CARLOS ALBRECHT, M.D. fits within the Cardiovascular Disease Physician landscape nationally.

24,795
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Cardiovascular Disease Physician
3,033
Avg Claims per Provider

CARLOS ALBRECHT, M.D.'s 2,453 claims are below the specialty average of 3,033.

Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in South Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as ALBRECHT.

Compare Cardiovascular Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CARLOS ALBRECHT, M.D.'s specialty?
CARLOS ALBRECHT, M.D. specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in LANCASTER, South Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does CARLOS ALBRECHT, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CARLOS ALBRECHT, M.D. wrote 2,453 Medicare Part D claims totaling $460K in drug costs for 421 beneficiaries.
What is CARLOS ALBRECHT, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
CARLOS ALBRECHT, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.2174/100 (Quality: 94.4347). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CARLOS ALBRECHT, M.D. located?
CARLOS ALBRECHT, M.D. is located at 901 W MEETING ST, LANCASTER, SC, 29720. Phone: (803) 285-9700.
What is CARLOS ALBRECHT, M.D.'s NPI number?
CARLOS ALBRECHT, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558378091, issued on 08/01/2006.
Does CARLOS ALBRECHT, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CARLOS ALBRECHT, M.D.'s prescribing is 20% brand-name and 80% generic drugs by claim count, with $418K in brand drug costs.
How many Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 24,795 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider writes 3,033 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CARLOS ALBRECHT, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CARLOS ALBRECHT, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Eliquis, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CARLOS ALBRECHT, M.D. accept Medicare?
CARLOS ALBRECHT, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,453 Part D claims and 421 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CARLOS ALBRECHT, M.D.'s credentials?
CARLOS ALBRECHT, M.D.'s NPI is 1558378091 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.
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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