2026 NPPES data Interventional Cardiology Physician NPI 1851400485 MD
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GEORGE HEMSTREET, MD

Interventional Cardiology Physician in TUSCALOOSA, 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
12K
Medicare Part D claims · 1K beneficiaries · Interventional Cardiology Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
78%
generic claims · 22% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
93.9095/100
▲ 11 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$3.4K
142 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: GEORGE HEMSTREET, MD is a Interventional Cardiology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in TUSCALOOSA, Alabama with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 12K claims across 1K beneficiaries — 22% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.9095/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $3.4K across 142 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: GEORGE HEMSTREET, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 93.9095 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 12,287 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

GEORGE HEMSTREET, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

GEORGE HEMSTREET, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/29/2006

NPI 1851400485

Primary specialty

Interventional Cardiology Physician

Niche

3,382 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

12,287 312% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,984

MIPS final score

93.9095/100 10.8095% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Interventional Cardiology Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Interventional Cardiology Physician share within Alabama

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

GEORGE HEMSTREET, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Interventional Cardiology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
93.9095/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Interventional Cardiology Physician) — 93.9095/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%93.9%
MIPS final score (Interventional Cardiology Physician) — 93.9095/100 vs national avg 83.1

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 HEMSTREET, MD is a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider practicing in TUSCALOOSA, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1851400485. 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 HEMSTREET, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 100 RICE MINE ROAD LOOP STE 104, TUSCALOOSA, AL, 35406, with a listed phone of (205) 561-2370. NPI 1851400485 was issued on 08/29/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HEMSTREET 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 12,287 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 1,372 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4.7 million in drug spend, split 22% brand-name and 78% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.2%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 93.9095/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 83.7802), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Interventional Cardiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,382 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 2,984 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

100 RICE MINE ROAD LOOP STE 104
TUSCALOOSA, AL 35406

Provider Details

NPI 1851400485
Specialty Interventional Cardiology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/29/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

93.9095
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
83.7802
Quality

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where GEORGE HEMSTREET, 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.

BAMA HEART DOC, P.C.
TUSCALOOSA, AL
THE DCH HEALTHCARE AUTHORITY
TUSCALOOSA, AL

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

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 GEORGE HEMSTREET, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$3.4K

Largest payer

AngioDynamics, 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

GEORGE HEMSTREET, MD — brand share 22.0%
Specialty average (est.)

22% brand-name claims vs 78% generic, on 12,287 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.

12,287
Total Claims
$4.7M
Total Drug Cost
1,372
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
26,109
Total Day Supply
776,413
Brand vs Generic
22% brand / 78% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$4.4M
Generic Drug Cost
$347K
Opioid Claims
23 (0.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
47

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.62
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male
Age Distribution
<65: 146, 65-74: 625, 75-84: 451, 85+: 150

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
1,195
Eliquis
Apixaban
983
Rosuvastatin Calcium
687
Atorvastatin Calcium
539
Losartan Potassium
503
Metoprolol Succinate
457
Amlodipine Besylate
372
Repatha Sureclick
Evolocumab
325
Bisoprolol Fumarate
288
Furosemide
283

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

Interventional Cardiology Physician Overview

How GEORGE HEMSTREET, MD fits within the Interventional Cardiology Physician landscape nationally.

3,382
Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Cardiology Physician
2,984
Avg Claims per Provider

GEORGE HEMSTREET, MD's 12,287 claims are above the specialty average of 2,984.

Nearby Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in Alabama

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

Compare Interventional Cardiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GEORGE HEMSTREET, MD's specialty?
GEORGE HEMSTREET, MD specializes in Interventional Cardiology Physician and practices in TUSCALOOSA, Alabama. Credentials: MD.
How much does GEORGE HEMSTREET, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, GEORGE HEMSTREET, MD wrote 12,287 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4.7M in drug costs for 1,372 beneficiaries.
What is GEORGE HEMSTREET, MD's Medicare quality score?
GEORGE HEMSTREET, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.9095/100 (Quality: 83.7802). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is GEORGE HEMSTREET, MD located?
GEORGE HEMSTREET, MD is located at 100 RICE MINE ROAD LOOP STE 104, TUSCALOOSA, AL, 35406. Phone: (205) 561-2370.
What is GEORGE HEMSTREET, MD's NPI number?
GEORGE HEMSTREET, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851400485, issued on 08/29/2006.
Does GEORGE HEMSTREET, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
GEORGE HEMSTREET, MD's prescribing is 22% brand-name and 78% generic drugs by claim count, with $4.4M in brand drug costs.
Does GEORGE HEMSTREET, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, GEORGE HEMSTREET, MD had 23 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.2%.
How many Interventional Cardiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 3,382 Interventional Cardiology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Cardiology Physician provider writes 2,984 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does GEORGE HEMSTREET, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, GEORGE HEMSTREET, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clopidogrel, Eliquis, Rosuvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does GEORGE HEMSTREET, MD accept Medicare?
GEORGE HEMSTREET, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 12,287 Part D claims and 1,372 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify GEORGE HEMSTREET, MD's credentials?
GEORGE HEMSTREET, MD's NPI is 1851400485 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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