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2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1386692531 M.D.
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Nephrology Physician in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 10,569 in Nephrology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 187 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
David Albert, M.D. filed 1,124 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nephrology Physician in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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.
David Albert, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,124 Top 23% higher than 77% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
David Albert, 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).
What does the federal data show about David Albert, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Nephrology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,124 23% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Massachusetts
How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Nephrology Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
David Albert, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 777 NORTH ST, Pittsfield, MA, 01201, with a listed phone of (413) 447-2764. NPI 1386692531 was issued on 05/04/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,124 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 187 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $162K in drug spend.
Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,569 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1386692531 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Nephrology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 05/04/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where David Albert, 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.
Berkshire Faculty Services Inc
North Adams, MA
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
License & disciplinary context - Massachusetts BORIM 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to David Albert, M.D.. To verify David Albert, M.D.'s current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases
BORIM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
1,124
Total Claims
$162K
Total Drug Cost
187
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,240
- Total Day Supply
- 65,751
- Generic Drug Cost
- $32K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.39
- Gender Split
- 48% female / 52% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 17, 65-74: 59, 75-84: 82, 85+: 29
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What David Albert, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
195 claims
- Torsemide
Torsemide
92 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
89 claims
- Chlorthalidone
Chlorthalidone
87 claims
- Lokelma 47
Lokelma
47 claims
- Calcitriol 46
Calcitriol
46 claims
- Lisinopril 41
Lisinopril
41 claims
- Clinolipid 40
Clinolipid
40 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 195 |
| Torsemide | 92 |
| Losartan Potassium | 89 |
| Chlorthalidone | 87 |
| Lokelma Sodium Zirconium Cyclosilicate | 47 |
| Calcitriol | 46 |
| Lisinopril | 41 |
| Clinolipid Fat Emulsion/Olive/Soy/Phospho | 40 |
| Spironolactone | 34 |
| Furosemide | 33 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Nephrology Physician Overview
How David Albert, M.D. fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.
10,569
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider
David Albert, M.D.'s 1,124 claims are below the specialty average of 1,454.
Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in Massachusetts
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Massachusetts, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Albert.
Dr. Amtul Aala
MD
Boston, MA
Dr. Reza Abdi
MD
Boston, MA
Vivian Abernethy
Boston, MA
Dr. Rekha Abichandani
M.D.
Cambridge, MA
Dr. Konstantin Abramov
M.D.
Worcester, MA
Compare Nephrology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Massachusetts medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is David Albert, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
David Albert, M.D. specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Credentials: M.D..
How much does David Albert, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, David Albert, M.D. wrote 1,124 Medicare Part D claims totaling $162K in drug costs for 187 beneficiaries.
Where is David Albert, M.D. located? ▼
David Albert, M.D. is located at 777 NORTH ST, Pittsfield, MA, 01201. Phone: (413) 447-2764.
What is David Albert, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
David Albert, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386692531, issued on 05/04/2006.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 10,569 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does David Albert, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, David Albert, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Torsemide, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does David Albert, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
David Albert, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,124 Part D claims and 187 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify David Albert, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
David Albert, M.D.'s NPI is 1386692531 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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