2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1942254859 MD
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MARCUS ALBERNAZ, MD

Otolaryngology Physician in GREENVILLE, North Carolina. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 371 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
MIPS score
81.1173/100
▼ 2 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$458.86
11 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MARCUS ALBERNAZ, MD is a Otolaryngology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in GREENVILLE, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 371 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 81.1173/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $458.86 across 11 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MARCUS ALBERNAZ, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 81.1173 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,149 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)

MARCUS ALBERNAZ, 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).

MARCUS ALBERNAZ, MD at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/22/2006

NPI 1942254859

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology Physician

Mid-sized

10,895 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,149 126% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 509

MIPS final score

81.1173/100 1.9826999999999941% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Otolaryngology Physician share within North Carolina

1. Otolaryngology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Otolaryngology Physician share within North Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MARCUS ALBERNAZ, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Otolaryngology Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
81.1173/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Otolaryngology Physician) — 81.1173/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Otolaryngology Physician) — 81.1173/100 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).

MARCUS ALBERNAZ, MD is a Otolaryngology Physician provider practicing in GREENVILLE, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1942254859. 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.

MARCUS ALBERNAZ, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 850 JOHNS HOPKINS DR, GREENVILLE, NC, 27834, with a listed phone of (252) 752-5227. NPI 1942254859 was issued on 05/22/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ALBERNAZ 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 1,149 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 371 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $32K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.4%. 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 81.1173/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 65.6678), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Otolaryngology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,895 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 509 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

850 JOHNS HOPKINS DR
GREENVILLE, NC 27834

Provider Details

NPI 1942254859
Specialty Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/22/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

81.1173
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
65.6678
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MARCUS ALBERNAZ, 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.

EASTERN CAROLINA EAR, NOSE AND THROAT-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY, INC
WILSON, NC
PROACTIVE THERAPY OF NORTH CAROLINA INC
WILSON, NC

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 MARCUS ALBERNAZ, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$459

Largest payer

Medtronic, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

1,149
Total Claims
$32K
Total Drug Cost
371
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,645
Total Day Supply
43,021
Generic Drug Cost
$29K
Opioid Claims
16 (1.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
122

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.28
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male
Age Distribution
<65: 58, 65-74: 160, 75-84: 119, 85+: 34

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Famotidine
257
Omeprazole
161
Fluticasone Propionate
142
Montelukast Sodium
85
Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil
79
Prednisone
44
Fluocinonide
42
Ipratropium Bromide
41
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
40
Azithromycin
32

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

Otolaryngology Physician Overview

How MARCUS ALBERNAZ, MD fits within the Otolaryngology Physician landscape nationally.

10,895
Otolaryngology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Otolaryngology Physician
509
Avg Claims per Provider

MARCUS ALBERNAZ, MD's 1,149 claims are above the specialty average of 509.

Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as ALBERNAZ.

Compare Otolaryngology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MARCUS ALBERNAZ, MD's specialty?
MARCUS ALBERNAZ, MD specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in GREENVILLE, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does MARCUS ALBERNAZ, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MARCUS ALBERNAZ, MD wrote 1,149 Medicare Part D claims totaling $32K in drug costs for 371 beneficiaries.
What is MARCUS ALBERNAZ, MD's Medicare quality score?
MARCUS ALBERNAZ, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 81.1173/100 (Quality: 65.6678). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MARCUS ALBERNAZ, MD located?
MARCUS ALBERNAZ, MD is located at 850 JOHNS HOPKINS DR, GREENVILLE, NC, 27834. Phone: (252) 752-5227.
What is MARCUS ALBERNAZ, MD's NPI number?
MARCUS ALBERNAZ, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942254859, issued on 05/22/2006.
Does MARCUS ALBERNAZ, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, MARCUS ALBERNAZ, MD had 16 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.4%.
How many Otolaryngology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,895 Otolaryngology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Otolaryngology Physician provider writes 509 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MARCUS ALBERNAZ, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MARCUS ALBERNAZ, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Famotidine, Omeprazole, Fluticasone Propionate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MARCUS ALBERNAZ, MD accept Medicare?
MARCUS ALBERNAZ, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,149 Part D claims and 371 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MARCUS ALBERNAZ, MD's credentials?
MARCUS ALBERNAZ, MD's NPI is 1942254859 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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