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KAREN ALLEYNE, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in SILVER SPRING, Maryland. 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
130
Medicare Part D claims · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: KAREN ALLEYNE, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SILVER SPRING, Maryland with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 130 claims — 15% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: KAREN ALLEYNE, MD filed 130 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SILVER SPRING, Maryland. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

KAREN ALLEYNE, 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).

KAREN ALLEYNE, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/04/2007

NPI 1689721201

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

130 95% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Maryland

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Internal Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine 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).

KAREN ALLEYNE, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider practicing in SILVER SPRING, Maryland, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1689721201. 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.

KAREN ALLEYNE, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 8555 16TH ST, SILVER SPRING, MD, 20910, with a listed phone of (301) 585-2200. NPI 1689721201 was issued on 01/04/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ALLEYNE 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 130 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% 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.

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

8555 16TH ST
SILVER SPRING, MD 20910

Provider Details

NPI 1689721201
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 01/04/2007

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

KAREN ALLEYNE, MD — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 130 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.

130
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
192
Total Day Supply
5,695
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$211
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
59.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.92

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Alprazolam
42
Trazodone Hcl
12
Zolpidem Tartrate Er
Zolpidem Tartrate
11

* 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 KAREN ALLEYNE, MD 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

KAREN ALLEYNE, MD's 130 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Maryland

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KAREN ALLEYNE, MD's specialty?
KAREN ALLEYNE, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in SILVER SPRING, Maryland. Credentials: MD.
How much does KAREN ALLEYNE, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KAREN ALLEYNE, MD wrote 130 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is KAREN ALLEYNE, MD located?
KAREN ALLEYNE, MD is located at 8555 16TH ST, SILVER SPRING, MD, 20910. Phone: (301) 585-2200.
What is KAREN ALLEYNE, MD's NPI number?
KAREN ALLEYNE, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689721201, issued on 01/04/2007.
Does KAREN ALLEYNE, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KAREN ALLEYNE, MD's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $211 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 KAREN ALLEYNE, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KAREN ALLEYNE, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Alprazolam, Trazodone Hcl, Zolpidem Tartrate Er. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KAREN ALLEYNE, MD accept Medicare?
KAREN ALLEYNE, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 130 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KAREN ALLEYNE, MD's credentials?
KAREN ALLEYNE, MD's NPI is 1689721201 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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