2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1407949332 M.D.
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David Gordon, M.D.

Specialist in Birmingham, Alabama. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 69,658 in Specialist, 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 237 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

David Gordon, M.D. filed 4,574 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Specialist in Birmingham, Alabama, prescribing 91% generic.

5K
Part D claims, 2023
91%
generic prescribing

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 Gordon, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally

4,574 Top 7% higher than 93% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2K+: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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

What does the federal data show about David Gordon, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/02/2006

NPI 1407949332

Primary specialty

Specialist

High-volume

69,658 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,574 210% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,474

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Specialist compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Largest specialties in Alabama (% of in-state providers)

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 8.1%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program8.1%Pharmacist - 6.7%Pharmacist6.7%Family Nurse Practitioner - 5.9%Family Nurse Practitioner5.9%Behavior Technician - 4.4%Behavior Technician4.4%Physical Therapist - 4.2%Physical Therapist4.2%Mental Health Counselor - 3.3%Mental Health Counselor3.3%Specialist - 1%Specialist1%
Largest specialties in Alabama (% of in-state 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 Specialist. Verify directly:

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 Gordon, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding M.D. credentials at 4530 SOUTHLAKE PKWY # A, Birmingham, AL, 35244, with a listed phone of (205) 987-2845. NPI 1407949332 was issued on 10/02/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Gordon 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 4,574 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 237 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $193K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 16.7%. 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.

Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,658 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 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

4530 SOUTHLAKE PKWY # A
Birmingham, AL 35244

Provider Details

NPI 1407949332
Specialty Specialist
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/02/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

David Gordon, M.D. - brand share 8.0%
Specialist average

8% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 4,574 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.

4,574
Total Claims
$193K
Total Drug Cost
237
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
8,374
Total Day Supply
216,272
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$109K
Generic Drug Cost
$82K
Opioid Claims
763 (16.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
378

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.14
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male
Age Distribution
<65: 59, 65-74: 101, 75-84: 63, 85+: 14

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What David Gordon, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
750
Alprazolam
283
Cephalexin
185
Amlodipine Besylate
129
Lovastatin
127
Lisinopril
125
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
119
Metformin Hcl
115
Prednisone
109
Azithromycin
102

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

Specialist Overview

How David Gordon, M.D. fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.

69,658
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider

David Gordon, M.D.'s 4,574 claims are above the specialty average of 1,474.

Nearby Specialist Providers in Alabama

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

Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • 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 Alabama medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Specialist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is David Gordon, M.D.'s specialty?
David Gordon, M.D. specializes in Specialist and practices in Birmingham, Alabama. Credentials: M.D..
How much does David Gordon, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, David Gordon, M.D. wrote 4,574 Medicare Part D claims totaling $193K in drug costs for 237 beneficiaries.
Where is David Gordon, M.D. located?
David Gordon, M.D. is located at 4530 SOUTHLAKE PKWY # A, Birmingham, AL, 35244. Phone: (205) 987-2845.
What is David Gordon, M.D.'s NPI number?
David Gordon, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407949332, issued on 10/02/2006.
Does David Gordon, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
David Gordon, M.D.'s prescribing is 8% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $109K in brand drug costs.
Does David Gordon, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, David Gordon, M.D. had 763 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 16.7%.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 69,658 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does David Gordon, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, David Gordon, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Alprazolam, Cephalexin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does David Gordon, M.D. accept Medicare?
David Gordon, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,574 Part D claims and 237 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify David Gordon, M.D.'s credentials?
David Gordon, M.D.'s NPI is 1407949332 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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.