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2026 NPPES data Gastroenterology Physician NPI 1780608406 MD
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Gastroenterology Physician in Anchorage, Alaska.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 16,567 in Gastroenterology 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 · 324 beneficiaries · Gastroenterology Physician avg: 833
Generic prescribing
76%
generic claims · 24% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
78.5/100
▼ 5 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Douglas Haghighi, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 78.5/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 1,258 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 78.5/100
- MIPS score · -5 vs avg
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 76%
- generic prescribing
- 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.
Douglas Haghighi, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
79 27th percentile higher than 27% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Douglas Haghighi, MD sits
This provider among gastroenterology physician peers
Across the 5,957 gastroenterology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Douglas Haghighi, MD writes more Part D claims than 73% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 27% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one gastroenterology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Douglas Haghighi, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Douglas Haghighi, MD 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).
What does the federal data show about Douglas Haghighi, MD?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Gastroenterology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,258 51% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
78.5/100 4.6 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Alaska
How Gastroenterology Physician compares to other specialties among Alaska providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Douglas Haghighi, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Gastroenterology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 78.5/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Gastroenterology Physician) - 78.5/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Douglas Haghighi, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gastroenterology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2841 DEBARR ROAD, Anchorage, AK, 99508, with a listed phone of (907) 276-2811. NPI 1780608406 was issued on 07/26/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,258 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 324 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.6 million in drug spend, split 24% brand-name and 76% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 78.5/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 86.2, Cost 42), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Gastroenterology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,567 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 833 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 | 1780608406 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Gastroenterology 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.
78.4976
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
86.2275
Quality
42.041
Cost
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Douglas Haghighi, MD 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.
Internal Medicine Associates LLC
Anchorage, AK
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Douglas Haghighi, MD - brand share 24.0%
Gastroenterology Physician average
24% brand-name claims vs 76% generic, on 1,258 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.
1,258
Total Claims
$1.6M
Total Drug Cost
324
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,169
- Total Day Supply
- 58,461
- Brand vs Generic
- 24% brand / 76% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $1.5M
- Generic Drug Cost
- $87K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 41
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.49
- Gender Split
- 60% female / 40% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 52, 65-74: 164, 75-84: 93, 85+: 15
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Douglas Haghighi, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
288 claims
- Cholestyramine 102
Cholestyramine
102 claims
- Linzess 94
Linzess
94 claims
- Omeprazole 94
Omeprazole
94 claims
- Humira(Cf) Pen 62
Humira(Cf) Pen
62 claims
- Budesonide Dr 48
Budesonide Dr
48 claims
- Rabeprazole Sodium 37
Rabeprazole Sodium
37 claims
- Sucralfate 34
Sucralfate
34 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 288 |
| Cholestyramine Cholestyramine (With Sugar) | 102 |
| Linzess Linaclotide | 94 |
| Omeprazole | 94 |
| Humira(Cf) Pen Adalimumab | 62 |
| Budesonide Dr Budesonide | 48 |
| Rabeprazole Sodium | 37 |
| Sucralfate | 34 |
| Colestipol Hcl | 33 |
| Mirtazapine | 30 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Gastroenterology Physician Overview
How Douglas Haghighi, MD fits within the Gastroenterology Physician landscape nationally.
16,567
Gastroenterology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Gastroenterology Physician
833
Avg Claims per Provider
Douglas Haghighi, MD's 1,258 claims are above the specialty average of 833.
Nearby Gastroenterology Physician Providers in Alaska
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alaska, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Haghighi.
Dr. Jared Beck
D.O.
Palmer, AK
Dr. Ronald Boisen
M.D., P.C.
Anchorage, AK
Dr. Esteban Bonfante Ramirez
MD
Anchorage, AK
Dr. Jacqueline Estevez
MD
Anchorage, AK
Dr. Richard Farleigh
M.D.
Anchorage, AK
Compare Gastroenterology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Douglas Haghighi, MD's specialty? ▼
Douglas Haghighi, MD specializes in Gastroenterology Physician and practices in Anchorage, Alaska. Credentials: MD.
How much does Douglas Haghighi, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Douglas Haghighi, MD wrote 1,258 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.6M in drug costs for 324 beneficiaries.
What is Douglas Haghighi, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Douglas Haghighi, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 78.5/100 (Quality: 86.2, Cost: 42). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Douglas Haghighi, MD located? ▼
Douglas Haghighi, MD is located at 2841 DEBARR ROAD, Anchorage, AK, 99508. Phone: (907) 276-2811.
What is Douglas Haghighi, MD's NPI number? ▼
Douglas Haghighi, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780608406, issued on 07/26/2006.
Does Douglas Haghighi, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Douglas Haghighi, MD's prescribing is 24% brand-name and 76% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.5M in brand drug costs.
How many Gastroenterology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 16,567 Gastroenterology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gastroenterology Physician provider writes 833 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Douglas Haghighi, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Douglas Haghighi, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Pantoprazole Sodium, Cholestyramine, Linzess. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Douglas Haghighi, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Douglas Haghighi, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,258 Part D claims and 324 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Douglas Haghighi, MD's credentials? ▼
Douglas Haghighi, MD's NPI is 1780608406 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
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.
- 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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