2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1457342065 MD
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JAMES ALDERMAN, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Physician in FRAMINGHAM, 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
309
Medicare Part D claims · 99 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

JAMES ALDERMAN, MD filed 309 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician in FRAMINGHAM, Massachusetts, prescribing 90% generic.

309
Part D claims, 2023
90%
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.

JAMES ALDERMAN, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

309 Top 43% higher than 57% 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. 2,000–2,200: 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)

JAMES ALDERMAN, 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 JAMES ALDERMAN, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/02/2005

NPI 1457342065

Primary specialty

Cardiovascular Disease Physician

Mid-sized

24,795 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

309 90% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,033

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within Massachusetts

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Cardiovascular Disease Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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

JAMES ALDERMAN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding MD credentials at 99 LINCOLN ST, FRAMINGHAM, MA, 01702, with a listed phone of (508) 875-4811. NPI 1457342065 was issued on 11/02/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ALDERMAN 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 309 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 99 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $35K 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.

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

99 LINCOLN ST
FRAMINGHAM, MA 01702

Provider Details

NPI 1457342065
Specialty Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/02/2005

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 JAMES ALDERMAN, MD. To verify JAMES ALDERMAN, 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 · Typical

JAMES ALDERMAN, MD — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 309 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.

309
Total Claims
$35K
Total Drug Cost
99
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
834
Total Day Supply
24,852
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$28K
Generic Drug Cost
$7K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.51
Gender Split
41% female / 59% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JAMES ALDERMAN, 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
Metoprolol Succinate
42
Atorvastatin Calcium
39
Ezetimibe
35
Losartan Potassium
23
Rosuvastatin Calcium
16
Eliquis
Apixaban
15
Amlodipine Besylate
14

* 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 JAMES ALDERMAN, 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

JAMES ALDERMAN, MD's 309 claims are below the specialty average of 3,033.

Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in Massachusetts

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

Compare Cardiovascular Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES ALDERMAN, MD's specialty?
JAMES ALDERMAN, MD specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in FRAMINGHAM, Massachusetts. Credentials: MD.
How much does JAMES ALDERMAN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES ALDERMAN, MD wrote 309 Medicare Part D claims totaling $35K in drug costs for 99 beneficiaries.
Where is JAMES ALDERMAN, MD located?
JAMES ALDERMAN, MD is located at 99 LINCOLN ST, FRAMINGHAM, MA, 01702. Phone: (508) 875-4811.
What is JAMES ALDERMAN, MD's NPI number?
JAMES ALDERMAN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457342065, issued on 11/02/2005.
Does JAMES ALDERMAN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JAMES ALDERMAN, MD's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $28K 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 JAMES ALDERMAN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMES ALDERMAN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Ezetimibe. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAMES ALDERMAN, MD accept Medicare?
JAMES ALDERMAN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 309 Part D claims and 99 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES ALDERMAN, MD's credentials?
JAMES ALDERMAN, MD's NPI is 1457342065 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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