2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1770591950 MD
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FRANCESCA CERIMELE, MD

Family Medicine Physician in ALBERTVILLE, 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
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 179 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$170.38
13 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

FRANCESCA CERIMELE, MD filed 5,945 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in ALBERTVILLE, Alabama, prescribing 88% generic.

6K
Part D claims, 2023
88%
generic prescribing
$170.38
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.

FRANCESCA CERIMELE, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

5,945 Top 5% higher than 95% 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. 2,000–2,200: 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

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

FRANCESCA CERIMELE, 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 FRANCESCA CERIMELE, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/04/2006

NPI 1770591950

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

5,945 74% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Alabama

1. Family Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Family Medicine Physician share within Alabama

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

FRANCESCA CERIMELE, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 5730 US HIGHWAY 431, ALBERTVILLE, AL, 35950, with a listed phone of (259) 907-9700. NPI 1770591950 was issued on 08/04/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CERIMELE 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 5,945 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 179 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $551K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.8%. 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.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

5730 US HIGHWAY 431
ALBERTVILLE, AL 35950

Provider Details

NPI 1770591950
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/04/2006

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 FRANCESCA CERIMELE, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$170

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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

FRANCESCA CERIMELE, MD — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 5,945 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.

5,945
Total Claims
$551K
Total Drug Cost
179
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
8,034
Total Day Supply
222,744
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$453K
Generic Drug Cost
$96K
Opioid Claims
463 (7.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
286

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.26
Gender Split
51% female / 49% male
Age Distribution
<65: 40, 65-74: 100, 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 FRANCESCA CERIMELE, 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
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
254
Gabapentin
225
Lisinopril
186
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
161
Rosuvastatin Calcium
156
Metformin Hcl
152
Levothyroxine Sodium
123
Omeprazole
117
Amlodipine Besylate
110
Diclofenac Sodium
101

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How FRANCESCA CERIMELE, MD fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

FRANCESCA CERIMELE, MD's 5,945 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Alabama

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FRANCESCA CERIMELE, MD's specialty?
FRANCESCA CERIMELE, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in ALBERTVILLE, Alabama. Credentials: MD.
How much does FRANCESCA CERIMELE, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, FRANCESCA CERIMELE, MD wrote 5,945 Medicare Part D claims totaling $551K in drug costs for 179 beneficiaries.
Where is FRANCESCA CERIMELE, MD located?
FRANCESCA CERIMELE, MD is located at 5730 US HIGHWAY 431, ALBERTVILLE, AL, 35950. Phone: (259) 907-9700.
What is FRANCESCA CERIMELE, MD's NPI number?
FRANCESCA CERIMELE, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770591950, issued on 08/04/2006.
Does FRANCESCA CERIMELE, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
FRANCESCA CERIMELE, MD's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $453K in brand drug costs.
Does FRANCESCA CERIMELE, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, FRANCESCA CERIMELE, MD had 463 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.8%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does FRANCESCA CERIMELE, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, FRANCESCA CERIMELE, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does FRANCESCA CERIMELE, MD accept Medicare?
FRANCESCA CERIMELE, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,945 Part D claims and 179 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify FRANCESCA CERIMELE, MD's credentials?
FRANCESCA CERIMELE, MD's NPI is 1770591950 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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