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FELIPE ALBUQUERQUE, MD

Neurological Surgery Physician in PHOENIX, Arizona. 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
138
Medicare Part D claims · 46 beneficiaries · Neurological Surgery Physician avg: 181
Generic prescribing
69%
generic claims · 31% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$171.28
8 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

FELIPE ALBUQUERQUE, MD filed 138 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Neurological Surgery Physician in PHOENIX, Arizona, prescribing 69% generic.

138
Part D claims, 2023
69%
generic prescribing
$171.28
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

FELIPE ALBUQUERQUE, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

138 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 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-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

FELIPE ALBUQUERQUE, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about FELIPE ALBUQUERQUE, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/20/2005

NPI 1447245022

Primary specialty

Neurological Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

8,100 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

138 24% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 181

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Neurological Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

Neurological Surgery Physician share within Arizona

1. Neurological Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Neurological Surgery Physician share within Arizona

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Neurological Surgery Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Neurological Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Neurological Surgery 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).

FELIPE ALBUQUERQUE, MD is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider practicing in PHOENIX, Arizona, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1447245022. 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.

FELIPE ALBUQUERQUE, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurological Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2910 N 3RD AVE, PHOENIX, AZ, 85013, with a listed phone of (602) 406-3158. NPI 1447245022 was issued on 09/20/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ALBUQUERQUE 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 138 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 46 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $30K in drug spend, split 31% brand-name and 69% 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.

Neurological Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 8,100 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 181 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

2910 N 3RD AVE
PHOENIX, AZ 85013

Provider Details

NPI 1447245022
Specialty Neurological Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/20/2005

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for FELIPE ALBUQUERQUE, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$171

Largest payer

Boston Scientific Corporation

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

FELIPE ALBUQUERQUE, MD — brand share 31.0%
Specialty average (est.)

31% brand-name claims vs 69% generic, on 138 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.

138
Total Claims
$30K
Total Drug Cost
46
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
244
Total Day Supply
7,047
Brand vs Generic
31% brand / 69% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$29K
Generic Drug Cost
$1K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.51
Gender Split
63% female / 37% 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
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
72
Brilinta
Ticagrelor
37

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

Neurological Surgery Physician Overview

How FELIPE ALBUQUERQUE, MD fits within the Neurological Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

8,100
Neurological Surgery Physician Providers in US
53
States with Neurological Surgery Physician
181
Avg Claims per Provider

FELIPE ALBUQUERQUE, MD's 138 claims are below the specialty average of 181.

Nearby Neurological Surgery Physician Providers in Arizona

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

Compare Neurological Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FELIPE ALBUQUERQUE, MD's specialty?
FELIPE ALBUQUERQUE, MD specializes in Neurological Surgery Physician and practices in PHOENIX, Arizona. Credentials: MD.
How much does FELIPE ALBUQUERQUE, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, FELIPE ALBUQUERQUE, MD wrote 138 Medicare Part D claims totaling $30K in drug costs for 46 beneficiaries.
Where is FELIPE ALBUQUERQUE, MD located?
FELIPE ALBUQUERQUE, MD is located at 2910 N 3RD AVE, PHOENIX, AZ, 85013. Phone: (602) 406-3158.
What is FELIPE ALBUQUERQUE, MD's NPI number?
FELIPE ALBUQUERQUE, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447245022, issued on 09/20/2005.
Does FELIPE ALBUQUERQUE, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
FELIPE ALBUQUERQUE, MD's prescribing is 31% brand-name and 69% generic drugs by claim count, with $29K in brand drug costs.
How many Neurological Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 8,100 Neurological Surgery Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Neurological Surgery Physician provider writes 181 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does FELIPE ALBUQUERQUE, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, FELIPE ALBUQUERQUE, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clopidogrel, Brilinta. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does FELIPE ALBUQUERQUE, MD accept Medicare?
FELIPE ALBUQUERQUE, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 138 Part D claims and 46 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify FELIPE ALBUQUERQUE, MD's credentials?
FELIPE ALBUQUERQUE, MD's NPI is 1447245022 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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