2026 NPPES data Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician NPI 1497723845 MD
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KENNETH BOOCKVAR, MD

Geriatric Medicine (Family 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 · 98 beneficiaries · Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician avg: 5K
What the federal data reveals: KENNETH BOOCKVAR, MD is a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 98 beneficiaries .

What stands out: KENNETH BOOCKVAR, MD filed 1,862 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KENNETH BOOCKVAR, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

KENNETH BOOCKVAR, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/10/2006

NPI 1497723845

Primary specialty

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician

Niche

1,779 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,862 62% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 4,854

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within Alabama

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

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

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

KENNETH BOOCKVAR, MD is a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider practicing in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1497723845. 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.

KENNETH BOOCKVAR, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 619 19TH ST S, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35249, with a listed phone of (205) 731-9701. NPI 1497723845 was issued on 03/10/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BOOCKVAR 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 1,862 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 98 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $170K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.7%. 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.

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,779 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 4,854 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

619 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35249

Provider Details

NPI 1497723845
Specialty Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/10/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KENNETH BOOCKVAR, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HEALTH SERVICES FOUNDATION, PC
BIRMINGHAM, AL

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,862
Total Claims
$170K
Total Drug Cost
98
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,925
Total Day Supply
47,113
Generic Drug Cost
$52K
Opioid Claims
125 (6.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
75

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.72
Gender Split
60% female / 40% 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
Eliquis
Apixaban
99
Amlodipine Besylate
86
Atorvastatin Calcium
84
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
79
Oxycodone Hcl
75
Trazodone Hcl
70
Gabapentin
66
Levothyroxine Sodium
59
Pantoprazole Sodium
38
Mirtazapine
37

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Overview

How KENNETH BOOCKVAR, MD fits within the Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

1,779
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
4,854
Avg Claims per Provider

KENNETH BOOCKVAR, MD's 1,862 claims are below the specialty average of 4,854.

Nearby Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in Alabama

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

Compare Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KENNETH BOOCKVAR, MD's specialty?
KENNETH BOOCKVAR, MD specializes in Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician and practices in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. Credentials: MD.
How much does KENNETH BOOCKVAR, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KENNETH BOOCKVAR, MD wrote 1,862 Medicare Part D claims totaling $170K in drug costs for 98 beneficiaries.
Where is KENNETH BOOCKVAR, MD located?
KENNETH BOOCKVAR, MD is located at 619 19TH ST S, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35249. Phone: (205) 731-9701.
What is KENNETH BOOCKVAR, MD's NPI number?
KENNETH BOOCKVAR, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497723845, issued on 03/10/2006.
Does KENNETH BOOCKVAR, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, KENNETH BOOCKVAR, MD had 125 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.7%.
How many Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,779 Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider writes 4,854 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KENNETH BOOCKVAR, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KENNETH BOOCKVAR, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Eliquis, Amlodipine Besylate, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KENNETH BOOCKVAR, MD accept Medicare?
KENNETH BOOCKVAR, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,862 Part D claims and 98 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KENNETH BOOCKVAR, MD's credentials?
KENNETH BOOCKVAR, MD's NPI is 1497723845 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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