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2026 NPPES data Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician NPI 1912386848 D.O.
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Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) 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 2,087 in Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) 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
684
Medicare Part D claims · 228 beneficiaries · Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$486.19
14 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
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
Leonardo Taarea, D.O. filed 684 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in Birmingham, Alabama, prescribing 96% generic.
- 684
- Part D claims, 2023
- 96%
- 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.
Leonardo Taarea, D.O.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
684 Top 31% higher than 69% 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 certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Leonardo Taarea, D.O. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 3 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 Leonardo Taarea, D.O.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
684 45% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Alabama
How Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) 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 Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) 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).
Leonardo Taarea, D.O. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider holding D.O. credentials at 805 SAINT VINCENTS DR STE 100, Birmingham, AL, 35205, with a listed phone of (205) 939-3699. NPI 1912386848 was issued on 05/26/2015.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 684 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 228 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $11K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.3%.
Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,087 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 1,242 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 | 1912386848 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician |
| Credentials | D.O. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 05/26/2015 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Leonardo Taarea, D.O. 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.
According to CMS billing records, Leonardo Taarea, D.O. is affiliated with 3 Medicare-billing facilities.
Houston Methodist Specialty Physicians
Sugar Land, TX
Select Physical Therapy Texas Limited Partnership
Houston, TX
Tmh Physician Associates PLLC
Sugar Land, TX
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 Leonardo Taarea, D.O.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$486
Largest payer
Amgen 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 · Generic-heavy
Leonardo Taarea, D.O. - brand share 4.0%
Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician average
4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 684 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.
684
Total Claims
$11K
Total Drug Cost
228
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 979
- Total Day Supply
- 25,554
- Brand vs Generic
- 4% brand / 96% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $5K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $7K
- Opioid Claims
- 36 (5.3% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 14
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.21
- Gender Split
- 67% female / 33% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 15, 65-74: 132, 75-84: 70, 85+: 11
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Leonardo Taarea, D.O. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Meloxicam
Meloxicam
192 claims
- Baclofen 61
Baclofen
61 claims
- Cyclobenzaprine Hcl 60
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
60 claims
- Celecoxib 44
Celecoxib
44 claims
- Prednisone 31
Prednisone
31 claims
- Gabapentin 26
Gabapentin
26 claims
- Naproxen 25
Naproxen
25 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam… 21
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
21 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 192 |
| Baclofen | 61 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 60 |
| Celecoxib | 44 |
| Prednisone | 31 |
| Gabapentin | 26 |
| Naproxen | 25 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 21 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 16 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 15 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Overview
How Leonardo Taarea, D.O. fits within the Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.
2,087
Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
1,242
Avg Claims per Provider
Leonardo Taarea, D.O.'s 684 claims are below the specialty average of 1,242.
Nearby Sports 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 Taarea.
Dr. Travis Bowen
DO
Mobile, AL
Dr. Scott Boyken
M.D.
Trussville, AL
Dr. Bishop Carmichael
DO
Mobile, AL
Dr. Brian Cost
MD
Huntsville, AL
William Garrett
Birmingham, AL
Compare Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leonardo Taarea, D.O.'s specialty? ▼
Leonardo Taarea, D.O. specializes in Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician and practices in Birmingham, Alabama. Credentials: D.O..
How much does Leonardo Taarea, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Leonardo Taarea, D.O. wrote 684 Medicare Part D claims totaling $11K in drug costs for 228 beneficiaries.
Where is Leonardo Taarea, D.O. located? ▼
Leonardo Taarea, D.O. is located at 805 SAINT VINCENTS DR STE 100, Birmingham, AL, 35205. Phone: (205) 939-3699.
What is Leonardo Taarea, D.O.'s NPI number? ▼
Leonardo Taarea, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912386848, issued on 05/26/2015.
Does Leonardo Taarea, D.O. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Leonardo Taarea, D.O.'s prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $5K in brand drug costs.
Does Leonardo Taarea, D.O. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Leonardo Taarea, D.O. had 36 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.3%.
How many Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 2,087 Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,242 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Leonardo Taarea, D.O. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Leonardo Taarea, D.O.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Meloxicam, Baclofen, Cyclobenzaprine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Leonardo Taarea, D.O. accept Medicare? ▼
Leonardo Taarea, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 684 Part D claims and 228 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Leonardo Taarea, D.O.'s credentials? ▼
Leonardo Taarea, D.O.'s NPI is 1912386848 with credentials D.O.. 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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