2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1841219748
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MARK STAFFORD

Internal 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 592 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

MARK STAFFORD filed 4,858 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, prescribing 87% generic.

5K
Part D claims, 2023
87%
generic prescribing

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.

MARK STAFFORD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

4,858 Top 7% higher than 93% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

MARK STAFFORD 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).

What does the federal data show about MARK STAFFORD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/19/2006

NPI 1841219748

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,858 79% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Alabama

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

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).

MARK STAFFORD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider at 1717 6TH AVE S, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35233, with a listed phone of (800) 822-8816. NPI 1841219748 was issued on 07/19/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what STAFFORD 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 4,858 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 592 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $422K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.8%. 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

1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

Provider Details

NPI 1841219748
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/19/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

MARK STAFFORD — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 4,858 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.

4,858
Total Claims
$422K
Total Drug Cost
592
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
10,705
Total Day Supply
310,777
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$313K
Generic Drug Cost
$107K
Opioid Claims
135 (2.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
63

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.38
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 78, 65-74: 249, 75-84: 208, 85+: 57

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MARK STAFFORD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Amlodipine Besylate
293
Atorvastatin Calcium
273
Gabapentin
199
Pantoprazole Sodium
184
Hydrochlorothiazide
151
Metoprolol Succinate
141
Levothyroxine Sodium
136
Losartan Potassium
136
Carvedilol
121
Lisinopril
106

* 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 MARK STAFFORD 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

MARK STAFFORD's 4,858 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Alabama

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MARK STAFFORD's specialty?
MARK STAFFORD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama.
How much does MARK STAFFORD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MARK STAFFORD wrote 4,858 Medicare Part D claims totaling $422K in drug costs for 592 beneficiaries.
Where is MARK STAFFORD located?
MARK STAFFORD is located at 1717 6TH AVE S, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35233. Phone: (800) 822-8816.
What is MARK STAFFORD's NPI number?
MARK STAFFORD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841219748, issued on 07/19/2006.
Does MARK STAFFORD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MARK STAFFORD's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $313K in brand drug costs.
Does MARK STAFFORD prescribe opioids?
Yes, MARK STAFFORD had 135 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.8%.
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 MARK STAFFORD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MARK STAFFORD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MARK STAFFORD accept Medicare?
MARK STAFFORD appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,858 Part D claims and 592 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MARK STAFFORD's credentials?
MARK STAFFORD's NPI is 1841219748. 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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