2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1982664884 M.D.
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Felix Cerna, M.D.

Specialist in Albuquerque, New Mexico. 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
277
Medicare Part D claims · 52 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$19.72
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Felix Cerna, M.D. filed 277 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Specialist in Albuquerque, New Mexico, prescribing 90% generic.

277
Part D claims, 2023
90%
generic prescribing
$19.72
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.

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

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

277 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 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. 2K+: 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

What does the federal data show about Felix Cerna, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/24/2006

NPI 1982664884

Primary specialty

Specialist

High-volume

69,658 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

277 81% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,474

Specialty distribution in New Mexico

How Specialist compares to other specialties among New Mexico providers

New Mexico providers

Largest specialties in New Mexico (% of in-state providers)

Behavior Technician - 9.5%Behavior Technician9.5%Case Manager/Care Coordinator - 6.3%Case Manager/Care Coordinator6.3%Mental Health Counselor - 5.1%Mental Health Counselor5.1%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 3.9%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program3.9%Counselor - 3.8%Counselor3.8%Clinical Social Worker - 3.8%Clinical Social Worker3.8%Specialist - 0.8%Specialist0.8%
Largest specialties in New Mexico (% 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).

Felix Cerna, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding M.D. credentials at 5901 HARPER DR NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87109, with a listed phone of (505) 848-3730. NPI 1982664884 was issued on 03/24/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Cerna 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 277 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 52 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $119K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% 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.

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

5901 HARPER DR NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109

Provider Details

NPI 1982664884
Specialty Specialist
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/24/2006

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 Felix Cerna, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$20

Largest payer

Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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 · Typical

Felix Cerna, M.D. - brand share 10.0%
Specialist average

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 277 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.

277
Total Claims
$119K
Total Drug Cost
52
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
356
Total Day Supply
9,583
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$95K
Generic Drug Cost
$24K
Antibiotic Claims
165

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.63
Gender Split
40% female / 60% male
Age Distribution
<65: 13, 65-74: 24, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Felix Cerna, 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
Doxycycline Hyclate
44
Biktarvy
Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Ala
23
Efavirenz
22
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
19
Cephalexin
15
Fluconazole
14
Rifampin
14
Emtricitabine-Tenofovir Disop
Emtricitabine/Tenofovir (Tdf)
12
Penicillin V Potassium
12

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

Specialist Overview

How Felix Cerna, M.D. fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.

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

Felix Cerna, M.D.'s 277 claims are below the specialty average of 1,474.

Nearby Specialist Providers in New Mexico

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Mexico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Cerna.

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 New Mexico 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 Felix Cerna, M.D.'s specialty?
Felix Cerna, M.D. specializes in Specialist and practices in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Felix Cerna, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Felix Cerna, M.D. wrote 277 Medicare Part D claims totaling $119K in drug costs for 52 beneficiaries.
Where is Felix Cerna, M.D. located?
Felix Cerna, M.D. is located at 5901 HARPER DR NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87109. Phone: (505) 848-3730.
What is Felix Cerna, M.D.'s NPI number?
Felix Cerna, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982664884, issued on 03/24/2006.
Does Felix Cerna, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Felix Cerna, M.D.'s prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $95K in brand drug costs.
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 Felix Cerna, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Felix Cerna, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Doxycycline Hyclate, Biktarvy, Efavirenz. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Felix Cerna, M.D. accept Medicare?
Felix Cerna, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 277 Part D claims and 52 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Felix Cerna, M.D.'s credentials?
Felix Cerna, M.D.'s NPI is 1982664884 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.