2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1598945875 MD
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ELLEN EATON, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in BIRMINGHAM, 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
668
Medicare Part D claims · 33 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
66%
generic claims · 34% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

ELLEN EATON, MD filed 668 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, prescribing 66% generic.

668
Part D claims, 2023
66%
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.

ELLEN EATON, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

668 Top 31% higher than 69% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. 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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ELLEN EATON, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — 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 ELLEN EATON, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/05/2007

NPI 1598945875

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

668 75% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Internal Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Internal Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

ELLEN EATON, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 908 20TH ST S, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35205, with a listed phone of (205) 934-1917. NPI 1598945875 was issued on 11/05/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what EATON 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 668 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 33 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $727K in drug spend, split 34% brand-name and 66% 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.

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

908 20TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35205

Provider Details

NPI 1598945875
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/05/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ELLEN EATON, 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.

UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM
BIRMINGHAM, AL
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HEALTH SERVICES FOUNDATION, 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).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

ELLEN EATON, MD — brand share 34.0%
Specialty average (est.)

34% brand-name claims vs 66% generic, on 668 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.

668
Total Claims
$727K
Total Drug Cost
33
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
781
Total Day Supply
22,127
Brand vs Generic
34% brand / 66% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$711K
Generic Drug Cost
$16K
Antibiotic Claims
18

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
51.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.98
Gender Split
36% female / 64% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What ELLEN EATON, MD 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
Biktarvy
Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Ala
81
Buprenorphine-Naloxone
Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl
56
Dovato
Dolutegravir Sodium/Lamivudine
47
Trazodone Hcl
35
Atorvastatin Calcium
32
Lisinopril
26
Omeprazole
23
Sumatriptan Succinate
21
Symtuza
Darunavir/Cob/Emtri/Tenof Alaf
17
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
16

* 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 ELLEN EATON, MD 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

ELLEN EATON, MD's 668 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 EATON.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ELLEN EATON, MD's specialty?
ELLEN EATON, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. Credentials: MD.
How much does ELLEN EATON, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ELLEN EATON, MD wrote 668 Medicare Part D claims totaling $727K in drug costs for 33 beneficiaries.
Where is ELLEN EATON, MD located?
ELLEN EATON, MD is located at 908 20TH ST S, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35205. Phone: (205) 934-1917.
What is ELLEN EATON, MD's NPI number?
ELLEN EATON, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598945875, issued on 11/05/2007.
Does ELLEN EATON, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ELLEN EATON, MD's prescribing is 34% brand-name and 66% generic drugs by claim count, with $711K 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 ELLEN EATON, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ELLEN EATON, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Biktarvy, Buprenorphine-Naloxone, Dovato. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ELLEN EATON, MD accept Medicare?
ELLEN EATON, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 668 Part D claims and 33 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ELLEN EATON, MD's credentials?
ELLEN EATON, MD's NPI is 1598945875 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.
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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