NPI registry status
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2026 NPPES data Pulmonary Disease Physician NPI 1548201601 M.D.
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Pulmonary Disease Physician in Birmingham, 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 9,271 in Pulmonary 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
87
Medicare Part D claims · 38 beneficiaries · Pulmonary Disease Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
45%
generic claims · 55% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
James Strickland, M.D. filed 87 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pulmonary Disease Physician in Birmingham, Alabama, prescribing 45% generic.
- 87
- Part D claims, 2023
- 45%
- generic prescribing
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James Strickland, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
87 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
James Strickland, M.D. 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 Strickland, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Pulmonary Disease Physician
Medicare Part D claims
87 94% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Alabama
How Pulmonary Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama 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 Pulmonary Disease Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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 Strickland, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2660 10TH AVE S, Birmingham, AL, 35205, with a listed phone of (205) 933-9258. NPI 1548201601 was issued on 06/09/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 87 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 38 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $27K in drug spend, split 55% brand-name and 45% generic by claim count.
Pulmonary Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,271 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 1,457 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1548201601 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Pulmonary Disease Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/09/2006 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy
James Strickland, M.D. - brand share 55.0%
Pulmonary Disease Physician average
55% brand-name claims vs 45% generic, on 87 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.
87
Total Claims
$27K
Total Drug Cost
38
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 156
- Total Day Supply
- 4,516
- Brand vs Generic
- 55% brand / 45% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $25K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.96
- Gender Split
- 71% female / 29% 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 |
|---|---|
| Montelukast Sodium | 13 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Pulmonary Disease Physician Overview
How James Strickland, M.D. fits within the Pulmonary Disease Physician landscape nationally.
9,271
Pulmonary Disease Physician Providers in US
53
States with Pulmonary Disease Physician
1,457
Avg Claims per Provider
James Strickland, M.D.'s 87 claims are below the specialty average of 1,457.
Nearby Pulmonary Disease Physician Providers in Alabama
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alabama, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Strickland.
Dr. Melissa Aldridge
DO
Mobile, AL
Dr. Ronald Allison
MD
Mobile, AL
Dr. Veena Antony
MD
Birmingham, AL
Dr. Abraham Arhin
M.D.
Athens, AL
Puneet Aulakh
Birmingham, AL
Compare Pulmonary 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 Pulmonary Disease Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Strickland, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
James Strickland, M.D. specializes in Pulmonary Disease Physician and practices in Birmingham, Alabama. Credentials: M.D..
How much does James Strickland, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, James Strickland, M.D. wrote 87 Medicare Part D claims totaling $27K in drug costs for 38 beneficiaries.
Where is James Strickland, M.D. located? ▼
James Strickland, M.D. is located at 2660 10TH AVE S, Birmingham, AL, 35205. Phone: (205) 933-9258.
What is James Strickland, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
James Strickland, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548201601, issued on 06/09/2006.
Does James Strickland, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
James Strickland, M.D.'s prescribing is 55% brand-name and 45% generic drugs by claim count, with $25K in brand drug costs.
How many Pulmonary Disease Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 9,271 Pulmonary Disease Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Pulmonary Disease Physician provider writes 1,457 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does James Strickland, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, James Strickland, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Montelukast Sodium, Albuterol Sulfate Hfa. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does James Strickland, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
James Strickland, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 87 Part D claims and 38 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify James Strickland, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
James Strickland, M.D.'s NPI is 1548201601 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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