2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1043263908 MD
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George Head, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Gadsden, Alabama. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 24,795 in Cardiovascular Disease Physician, 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 343 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 19% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

George Head, MD filed 1,425 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Gadsden, Alabama, prescribing 81% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
81%
generic prescribing

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.

George Head, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,425 Top 20% higher than 80% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)

George Head, 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 George Head, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/19/2006

NPI 1043263908

Primary specialty

Cardiovascular Disease Physician

Mid-sized

24,795 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,425 53% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,033

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Largest specialties in Alabama (% of in-state providers)

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 8.1%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program8.1%Pharmacist - 6.7%Pharmacist6.7%Family Nurse Practitioner - 5.9%Family Nurse Practitioner5.9%Behavior Technician - 4.4%Behavior Technician4.4%Physical Therapist - 4.2%Physical Therapist4.2%Mental Health Counselor - 3.3%Mental Health Counselor3.3%Cardiovascular Disease Physician - 0.5%Cardiovascular Disease Physician0.5%
Largest specialties in Alabama (% 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 Cardiovascular Disease Physician. 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).

George Head, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1102 GOODYEAR AVE, Gadsden, AL, 35903, with a listed phone of (256) 492-9924. NPI 1043263908 was issued on 05/19/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Head 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 1,425 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 343 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $251K in drug spend, split 19% brand-name and 81% 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.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,795 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 3,033 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

1102 GOODYEAR AVE
Gadsden, AL 35903

Provider Details

NPI 1043263908
Specialty Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/19/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

George Head, MD - brand share 19.0%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician average

19% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 1,425 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.

1,425
Total Claims
$251K
Total Drug Cost
343
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,440
Total Day Supply
103,129
Brand vs Generic
19% brand / 81% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$211K
Generic Drug Cost
$40K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.44
Gender Split
47% female / 53% male
Age Distribution
<65: 26, 65-74: 141, 75-84: 135, 85+: 41

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What George Head, 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
Eliquis
Apixaban
119
Metoprolol Succinate
111
Amlodipine Besylate
72
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
70
Xarelto
Rivaroxaban
63
Losartan Potassium
59
Furosemide
54
Carvedilol
53
Rosuvastatin Calcium
53
Hydrochlorothiazide
49

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

Cardiovascular Disease Physician Overview

How George Head, MD fits within the Cardiovascular Disease Physician landscape nationally.

24,795
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Cardiovascular Disease Physician
3,033
Avg Claims per Provider

George Head, MD's 1,425 claims are below the specialty average of 3,033.

Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in Alabama

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

Compare Cardiovascular Disease Physician 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 Alabama medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is George Head, MD's specialty?
George Head, MD specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in Gadsden, Alabama. Credentials: MD.
How much does George Head, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, George Head, MD wrote 1,425 Medicare Part D claims totaling $251K in drug costs for 343 beneficiaries.
Where is George Head, MD located?
George Head, MD is located at 1102 GOODYEAR AVE, Gadsden, AL, 35903. Phone: (256) 492-9924.
What is George Head, MD's NPI number?
George Head, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043263908, issued on 05/19/2006.
Does George Head, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
George Head, MD's prescribing is 19% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $211K in brand drug costs.
How many Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 24,795 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider writes 3,033 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does George Head, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, George Head, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Eliquis, Metoprolol Succinate, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does George Head, MD accept Medicare?
George Head, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,425 Part D claims and 343 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify George Head, MD's credentials?
George Head, MD's NPI is 1043263908 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).

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.