2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1588674048 M.D.
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JAMES SOSNOWCHIK, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician in BIRMINGHAM, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 322 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
41%
generic claims · 59% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
11.883/100
▼ 71 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$28.95
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JAMES SOSNOWCHIK, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 11.883/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 2,304 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

11.883/100
MIPS score · -71 vs avg
2K
Part D claims, 2023
41%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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 SOSNOWCHIK, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

12 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JAMES SOSNOWCHIK, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about JAMES SOSNOWCHIK, M.D.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/08/2006

NPI 1588674048

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,304 15% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

MIPS final score

11.883/100 71.217% pts

Penalty band band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Alabama

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JAMES SOSNOWCHIK, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Internal Medicine Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
11.883/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 11.883/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%11.9%
MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 11.883/100 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).

JAMES SOSNOWCHIK, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2022 BROOKWOOD MEDICAL CTR DR, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35209, with a listed phone of (205) 871-9112. NPI 1588674048 was issued on 08/08/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SOSNOWCHIK 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 2,304 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 322 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.3 million in drug spend, split 59% brand-name and 41% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 11.883/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0, Cost 39.61), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

2022 BROOKWOOD MEDICAL CTR DR
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209

Provider Details

NPI 1588674048
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/08/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

11.883
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality
39.61
Cost

Reporting: Individual

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 JAMES SOSNOWCHIK, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$29

Largest payer

Gilead Sciences, 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 · Brand-heavy

JAMES SOSNOWCHIK, M.D. — brand share 59.0%
Specialty average (est.)

59% brand-name claims vs 41% generic, on 2,304 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.

2,304
Total Claims
$1.3M
Total Drug Cost
322
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,209
Total Day Supply
93,036
Brand vs Generic
59% brand / 41% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.2M
Antibiotic Claims
91

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.70
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 43, 65-74: 133, 75-84: 123, 85+: 23

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JAMES SOSNOWCHIK, M.D. 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
Trelegy Ellipta
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter
480
Montelukast Sodium
257
Breo Ellipta
Fluticasone/Vilanterol
209
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
197
Anoro Ellipta
Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr
102
Theophylline Er
Theophylline Anhydrous
73
Breztri Aerosphere
Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterol
69
Azithromycin
63
Prednisone
61
Ventolin Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
53

* 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 JAMES SOSNOWCHIK, M.D. 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

JAMES SOSNOWCHIK, M.D.'s 2,304 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Alabama

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES SOSNOWCHIK, M.D.'s specialty?
JAMES SOSNOWCHIK, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JAMES SOSNOWCHIK, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES SOSNOWCHIK, M.D. wrote 2,304 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.3M in drug costs for 322 beneficiaries.
What is JAMES SOSNOWCHIK, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
JAMES SOSNOWCHIK, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 11.883/100 (Quality: 0, Cost: 39.61). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JAMES SOSNOWCHIK, M.D. located?
JAMES SOSNOWCHIK, M.D. is located at 2022 BROOKWOOD MEDICAL CTR DR, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35209. Phone: (205) 871-9112.
What is JAMES SOSNOWCHIK, M.D.'s NPI number?
JAMES SOSNOWCHIK, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588674048, issued on 08/08/2006.
Does JAMES SOSNOWCHIK, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JAMES SOSNOWCHIK, M.D.'s prescribing is 59% brand-name and 41% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.2M 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 JAMES SOSNOWCHIK, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMES SOSNOWCHIK, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Trelegy Ellipta, Montelukast Sodium, Breo Ellipta. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAMES SOSNOWCHIK, M.D. accept Medicare?
JAMES SOSNOWCHIK, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,304 Part D claims and 322 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES SOSNOWCHIK, M.D.'s credentials?
JAMES SOSNOWCHIK, M.D.'s NPI is 1588674048 with credentials M.D.. 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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