2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1174553739 M.D.
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JOSEPH ALONSO, M.D.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician in OCALA, Florida. 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
11K
Medicare Part D claims · 866 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
86.1052/100
▲ 3 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$782.94
30 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JOSEPH ALONSO, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician ([object Object]) practicing in OCALA, Florida with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 11K claims across 866 beneficiaries — 12% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 86.1052/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $782.94 across 30 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JOSEPH ALONSO, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 86.1052 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 10,808 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)

JOSEPH ALONSO, 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).

JOSEPH ALONSO, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/03/2006

NPI 1174553739

Primary specialty

Cardiovascular Disease Physician

Mid-sized

24,795 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

10,808 256% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,033

MIPS final score

86.1052/100 3.005200000000002% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers

Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within Florida

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JOSEPH ALONSO, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Cardiovascular Disease Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
86.1052/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) — 86.1052/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%86.1%
MIPS final score (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) — 86.1052/100 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).

JOSEPH ALONSO, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider practicing in OCALA, Florida, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1174553739. 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.

JOSEPH ALONSO, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 3310 SW 34TH ST, OCALA, FL, 34474, with a listed phone of (352) 861-9811. NPI 1174553739 was issued on 07/03/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ALONSO 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 10,808 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 866 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.2 million in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.5%. 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 86.1052/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 69.5867), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

3310 SW 34TH ST
OCALA, FL 34474

Provider Details

NPI 1174553739
Specialty Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/03/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

86.1052
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
69.5867
Quality

Reporting: Group practice

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 JOSEPH ALONSO, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$783

Largest payer

Abbott Laboratories

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.

License & disciplinary context — Florida FLDOH 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 ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to JOSEPH ALONSO, M.D.. To verify JOSEPH ALONSO, M.D.'s current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases

FLDOH 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 Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

JOSEPH ALONSO, M.D. — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 10,808 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.

10,808
Total Claims
$1.2M
Total Drug Cost
866
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
29,636
Total Day Supply
881,505
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$955K
Generic Drug Cost
$223K
Opioid Claims
54 (0.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
143

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.78
Gender Split
45% female / 55% male
Age Distribution
<65: 30, 65-74: 285, 75-84: 394, 85+: 157

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
736
Metoprolol Succinate
727
Amlodipine Besylate
709
Rosuvastatin Calcium
631
Lisinopril
625
Metoprolol Tartrate
571
Losartan Potassium
547
Carvedilol
361
Levothyroxine Sodium
339
Eliquis
Apixaban
229

* 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 JOSEPH ALONSO, M.D. 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

JOSEPH ALONSO, M.D.'s 10,808 claims are above the specialty average of 3,033.

Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in Florida

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSEPH ALONSO, M.D.'s specialty?
JOSEPH ALONSO, M.D. specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in OCALA, Florida. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JOSEPH ALONSO, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOSEPH ALONSO, M.D. wrote 10,808 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.2M in drug costs for 866 beneficiaries.
What is JOSEPH ALONSO, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
JOSEPH ALONSO, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 86.1052/100 (Quality: 69.5867). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JOSEPH ALONSO, M.D. located?
JOSEPH ALONSO, M.D. is located at 3310 SW 34TH ST, OCALA, FL, 34474. Phone: (352) 861-9811.
What is JOSEPH ALONSO, M.D.'s NPI number?
JOSEPH ALONSO, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174553739, issued on 07/03/2006.
Does JOSEPH ALONSO, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOSEPH ALONSO, M.D.'s prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $955K in brand drug costs.
Does JOSEPH ALONSO, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, JOSEPH ALONSO, M.D. had 54 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.5%.
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 JOSEPH ALONSO, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOSEPH ALONSO, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Metoprolol Succinate, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOSEPH ALONSO, M.D. accept Medicare?
JOSEPH ALONSO, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 10,808 Part D claims and 866 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOSEPH ALONSO, M.D.'s credentials?
JOSEPH ALONSO, M.D.'s NPI is 1174553739 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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