2026 NPPES data Emergency Medicine Physician NPI 1487678256 MD
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DARREN ALEXANDER, MD

Emergency Medicine Physician in PORTLAND, Oregon. 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
159
Medicare Part D claims · 105 beneficiaries · Emergency Medicine Physician avg: 352
MIPS score
94.9018/100
▲ 12 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: DARREN ALEXANDER, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in PORTLAND, Oregon with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 159 claims across 105 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.9018/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: DARREN ALEXANDER, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 94.9018 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 159 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)

DARREN ALEXANDER, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

DARREN ALEXANDER, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/26/2006

NPI 1487678256

Primary specialty

Emergency Medicine Physician

High-volume

64,398 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

159 55% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 352

MIPS final score

94.9018/100 11.8018% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Oregon

How Emergency Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Oregon providers

Oregon providers

Emergency Medicine Physician share within Oregon

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

DARREN ALEXANDER, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Emergency Medicine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
94.9018/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Emergency Medicine Physician) — 94.9018/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Emergency Medicine Physician) — 94.9018/100 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).

DARREN ALEXANDER, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider practicing in PORTLAND, Oregon, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1487678256. 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.

DARREN ALEXANDER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Emergency Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1015 NW 22ND AVE, PORTLAND, OR, 97210, with a listed phone of (503) 464-9034. NPI 1487678256 was issued on 07/26/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ALEXANDER 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 159 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 105 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 17.6%. 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 94.9018/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 83.006, Cost 100), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Emergency Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 64,398 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 352 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

1015 NW 22ND AVE
PORTLAND, OR 97210

Provider Details

NPI 1487678256
Specialty Emergency Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/26/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

94.9018
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
83.006
Quality
100
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

159
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
105
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
168
Total Day Supply
2,039
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
28 (17.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
32

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.16
Gender Split
58% female / 42% 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
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
16
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
13

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

Emergency Medicine Physician Overview

How DARREN ALEXANDER, MD fits within the Emergency Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

64,398
Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Emergency Medicine Physician
352
Avg Claims per Provider

DARREN ALEXANDER, MD's 159 claims are below the specialty average of 352.

Nearby Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in Oregon

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DARREN ALEXANDER, MD's specialty?
DARREN ALEXANDER, MD specializes in Emergency Medicine Physician and practices in PORTLAND, Oregon. Credentials: MD.
How much does DARREN ALEXANDER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DARREN ALEXANDER, MD wrote 159 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 105 beneficiaries.
What is DARREN ALEXANDER, MD's Medicare quality score?
DARREN ALEXANDER, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.9018/100 (Quality: 83.006, Cost: 100). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is DARREN ALEXANDER, MD located?
DARREN ALEXANDER, MD is located at 1015 NW 22ND AVE, PORTLAND, OR, 97210. Phone: (503) 464-9034.
What is DARREN ALEXANDER, MD's NPI number?
DARREN ALEXANDER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487678256, issued on 07/26/2006.
Does DARREN ALEXANDER, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, DARREN ALEXANDER, MD had 28 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 17.6%.
How many Emergency Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 64,398 Emergency Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Emergency Medicine Physician provider writes 352 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DARREN ALEXANDER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DARREN ALEXANDER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Ondansetron Odt. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DARREN ALEXANDER, MD accept Medicare?
DARREN ALEXANDER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 159 Part D claims and 105 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DARREN ALEXANDER, MD's credentials?
DARREN ALEXANDER, MD's NPI is 1487678256 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.
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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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