2026 NPPES data Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician NPI 1740210244 MD
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LEFFERAGE ROBBINS, MD

Hospice and Palliative 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
21K
Medicare Part D claims · 1K beneficiaries · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
87.4763/100
▲ 4 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.6K
87 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

LEFFERAGE ROBBINS, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 87.4763/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 20,831 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

87.4763/100
MIPS score · +4 vs avg
21K
Part D claims, 2023
88%
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.

LEFFERAGE ROBBINS, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

87 Top 46% higher than 54% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

LEFFERAGE ROBBINS, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations — 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 LEFFERAGE ROBBINS, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/03/2006

NPI 1740210244

Primary specialty

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician

Niche

784 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

20,831 906% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,070

MIPS final score

87.4763/100 4.3763000000000005% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within Alabama

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

LEFFERAGE ROBBINS, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
87.4763/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician) — 87.4763/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%87.5%
MIPS final score (Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician) — 87.4763/100 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).

LEFFERAGE ROBBINS, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider practicing in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1740210244. 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.

LEFFERAGE ROBBINS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 5890 VALLEY RD STE 200, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35235, with a listed phone of (205) 655-7600. NPI 1740210244 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 ROBBINS 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 20,831 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 1,275 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2.0 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 87.4763/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 74.9526), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 784 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 2,070 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

5890 VALLEY RD STE 200
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35235

Provider Details

NPI 1740210244
Specialty Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/03/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

87.4763
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
74.9526
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LEFFERAGE ROBBINS, 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.

AFFINITY PHYSICIAN SERVICES, LLC
BIRMINGHAM, AL
CHAMPION SPORTS MEDICINE BIRMINGHAM, LLC
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).

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 LEFFERAGE ROBBINS, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.6K

Largest payer

Novo Nordisk 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 · Typical

LEFFERAGE ROBBINS, MD — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 20,831 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.

20,831
Total Claims
$2.0M
Total Drug Cost
1,275
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
42,348
Total Day Supply
1,221,508
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.5M
Generic Drug Cost
$413K
Opioid Claims
96 (0.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
645

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.31
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 200, 65-74: 609, 75-84: 332, 85+: 134

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
937
Amlodipine Besylate
868
Levothyroxine Sodium
789
Gabapentin
528
Lisinopril
518
Pantoprazole Sodium
499
Losartan Potassium
472
Hydrochlorothiazide
418
Omeprazole
407
Metformin Hcl
386

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

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Overview

How LEFFERAGE ROBBINS, MD fits within the Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

784
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in US
51
States with Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
2,070
Avg Claims per Provider

LEFFERAGE ROBBINS, MD's 20,831 claims are above the specialty average of 2,070.

Nearby Hospice and Palliative 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 ROBBINS.

Compare Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LEFFERAGE ROBBINS, MD's specialty?
LEFFERAGE ROBBINS, MD specializes in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician and practices in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. Credentials: MD.
How much does LEFFERAGE ROBBINS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LEFFERAGE ROBBINS, MD wrote 20,831 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.0M in drug costs for 1,275 beneficiaries.
What is LEFFERAGE ROBBINS, MD's Medicare quality score?
LEFFERAGE ROBBINS, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 87.4763/100 (Quality: 74.9526). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is LEFFERAGE ROBBINS, MD located?
LEFFERAGE ROBBINS, MD is located at 5890 VALLEY RD STE 200, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35235. Phone: (205) 655-7600.
What is LEFFERAGE ROBBINS, MD's NPI number?
LEFFERAGE ROBBINS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740210244, issued on 07/03/2006.
Does LEFFERAGE ROBBINS, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LEFFERAGE ROBBINS, MD's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.5M in brand drug costs.
Does LEFFERAGE ROBBINS, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, LEFFERAGE ROBBINS, MD had 96 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.5%.
How many Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 784 Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider writes 2,070 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LEFFERAGE ROBBINS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LEFFERAGE ROBBINS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LEFFERAGE ROBBINS, MD accept Medicare?
LEFFERAGE ROBBINS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 20,831 Part D claims and 1,275 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LEFFERAGE ROBBINS, MD's credentials?
LEFFERAGE ROBBINS, MD's NPI is 1740210244 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.
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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