2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1851552111 M.D., M.P.H.
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CHARLES DASHER, M.D., M.P.H.

Internal Medicine Physician in HOMEWOOD, 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 · 514 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
75%
generic claims · 25% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75.1708/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.7K
71 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CHARLES DASHER, M.D., M.P.H. is a Internal Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in HOMEWOOD, Alabama with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 514 beneficiaries — 25% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 75.1708/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $1.7K across 71 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CHARLES DASHER, M.D., M.P.H. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75.1708 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,490 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)

CHARLES DASHER, M.D., M.P.H. 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).

CHARLES DASHER, M.D., M.P.H. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/19/2008

NPI 1851552111

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,490 45% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

MIPS final score

75.1708/100 7.9291999999999945% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Alabama

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CHARLES DASHER, M.D., M.P.H.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Internal Medicine Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75.1708/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 75.1708/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%75.2%
MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 75.1708/100 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).

CHARLES DASHER, M.D., M.P.H. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider practicing in HOMEWOOD, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D., M.P.H.. NPI: 1851552111. 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.

CHARLES DASHER, M.D., M.P.H. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D., M.P.H. credentials at 1 INDEPENDENCE PLZ STE 900, HOMEWOOD, AL, 35209, with a listed phone of (205) 271-8000. NPI 1851552111 was issued on 06/19/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DASHER 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 1,490 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 514 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.0 million in drug spend, split 25% brand-name and 75% 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 75.1708/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 68.8779, Cost 54.1915), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

1 INDEPENDENCE PLZ STE 900
HOMEWOOD, AL 35209

Provider Details

NPI 1851552111
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D., M.P.H.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/19/2008

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

75.1708
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
68.8779
Quality
54.1915
Cost
93
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHARLES DASHER, M.D., M.P.H. 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.

BIRMINGHAM GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES PC
BIRMINGHAM, 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 CHARLES DASHER, M.D., M.P.H.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.7K

Largest payer

Janssen Biotech, 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 · Above average

CHARLES DASHER, M.D., M.P.H. — brand share 25.0%
Specialty average (est.)

25% brand-name claims vs 75% generic, on 1,490 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.

1,490
Total Claims
$1.0M
Total Drug Cost
514
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,999
Total Day Supply
51,294
Brand vs Generic
25% brand / 75% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$966K
Generic Drug Cost
$63K
Antibiotic Claims
44

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.45
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male
Age Distribution
<65: 116, 65-74: 249, 75-84: 132, 85+: 17

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Pantoprazole Sodium
303
Dicyclomine Hcl
82
Plenvu
Peg3350/Sod Sul/Nacl/Kcl/Asb/C
75
Famotidine
74
Linzess
Linaclotide
71
Omeprazole
56
Sucralfate
54
Sutab
Sod Sulf/Pot Chloride/Mag Sulf
53
Ursodiol
46
Colestipol Hcl
44

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How CHARLES DASHER, M.D., M.P.H. fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

CHARLES DASHER, M.D., M.P.H.'s 1,490 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Alabama

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

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHARLES DASHER, M.D., M.P.H.'s specialty?
CHARLES DASHER, M.D., M.P.H. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in HOMEWOOD, Alabama. Credentials: M.D., M.P.H..
How much does CHARLES DASHER, M.D., M.P.H. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHARLES DASHER, M.D., M.P.H. wrote 1,490 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.0M in drug costs for 514 beneficiaries.
What is CHARLES DASHER, M.D., M.P.H.'s Medicare quality score?
CHARLES DASHER, M.D., M.P.H. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75.1708/100 (Quality: 68.8779, Cost: 54.1915). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CHARLES DASHER, M.D., M.P.H. located?
CHARLES DASHER, M.D., M.P.H. is located at 1 INDEPENDENCE PLZ STE 900, HOMEWOOD, AL, 35209. Phone: (205) 271-8000.
What is CHARLES DASHER, M.D., M.P.H.'s NPI number?
CHARLES DASHER, M.D., M.P.H.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851552111, issued on 06/19/2008.
Does CHARLES DASHER, M.D., M.P.H. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHARLES DASHER, M.D., M.P.H.'s prescribing is 25% brand-name and 75% generic drugs by claim count, with $966K in brand drug costs.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHARLES DASHER, M.D., M.P.H. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHARLES DASHER, M.D., M.P.H.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Pantoprazole Sodium, Dicyclomine Hcl, Plenvu. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHARLES DASHER, M.D., M.P.H. accept Medicare?
CHARLES DASHER, M.D., M.P.H. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,490 Part D claims and 514 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHARLES DASHER, M.D., M.P.H.'s credentials?
CHARLES DASHER, M.D., M.P.H.'s NPI is 1851552111 with credentials M.D., M.P.H.. 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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