2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1548554579 MD
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GEORGE ALBA, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in BOSTON, Massachusetts. 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
214
Medicare Part D claims · 47 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
25%
generic claims · 75% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: GEORGE ALBA, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BOSTON, Massachusetts with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 214 claims across 47 beneficiaries — 75% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: GEORGE ALBA, MD filed 214 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BOSTON, Massachusetts. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

GEORGE ALBA, 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).

GEORGE ALBA, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/07/2011

NPI 1548554579

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

214 92% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Massachusetts

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

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).

GEORGE ALBA, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider practicing in BOSTON, Massachusetts, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1548554579. 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.

GEORGE ALBA, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, BOSTON, MA, 02114, with a listed phone of (617) 726-2865. NPI 1548554579 was issued on 06/07/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ALBA 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 214 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 47 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $241K in drug spend, split 75% brand-name and 25% 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

MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL
BOSTON, MA 02114

Provider Details

NPI 1548554579
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/07/2011

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where GEORGE ALBA, 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.

MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL PHYSICIANS ORGANIZATION INC
BOSTON, MA
THE GENERAL HOSPITAL CORPORATION
BOSTON, MA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context — Massachusetts BORIM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to GEORGE ALBA, MD. To verify GEORGE ALBA, MD's current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases

BORIM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

GEORGE ALBA, MD — brand share 75.0%
Specialty average (est.)

75% brand-name claims vs 25% generic, on 214 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.

214
Total Claims
$241K
Total Drug Cost
47
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
343
Total Day Supply
9,954
Brand vs Generic
75% brand / 25% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$239K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.76
Gender Split
66% female / 34% 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
Incruse Ellipta
Umeclidinium Bromide
27
Anoro Ellipta
Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr
16
Dupixent Pen
Dupilumab
15
Symbicort
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate
15
Montelukast Sodium
12

* 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 GEORGE ALBA, 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

GEORGE ALBA, MD's 214 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Massachusetts

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GEORGE ALBA, MD's specialty?
GEORGE ALBA, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in BOSTON, Massachusetts. Credentials: MD.
How much does GEORGE ALBA, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, GEORGE ALBA, MD wrote 214 Medicare Part D claims totaling $241K in drug costs for 47 beneficiaries.
Where is GEORGE ALBA, MD located?
GEORGE ALBA, MD is located at MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, BOSTON, MA, 02114. Phone: (617) 726-2865.
What is GEORGE ALBA, MD's NPI number?
GEORGE ALBA, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548554579, issued on 06/07/2011.
Does GEORGE ALBA, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
GEORGE ALBA, MD's prescribing is 75% brand-name and 25% generic drugs by claim count, with $239K 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 GEORGE ALBA, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, GEORGE ALBA, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Incruse Ellipta, Anoro Ellipta, Dupixent Pen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does GEORGE ALBA, MD accept Medicare?
GEORGE ALBA, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 214 Part D claims and 47 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify GEORGE ALBA, MD's credentials?
GEORGE ALBA, MD's NPI is 1548554579 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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