2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1184999021 D.O.
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MAURICE ALSTON, D.O.

Internal Medicine Physician in ATHENS, Tennessee. 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 · 359 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
79%
generic claims · 21% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
89.6389/100
▲ 7 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$8.3K
59 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MAURICE ALSTON, D.O. is a Internal Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ATHENS, Tennessee with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 359 beneficiaries — 21% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 89.6389/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $8.3K across 59 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MAURICE ALSTON, D.O. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 89.6389 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 2,054 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)

MAURICE ALSTON, D.O. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 3 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

MAURICE ALSTON, D.O. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/10/2012

NPI 1184999021

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,054 24% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

MIPS final score

89.6389/100 6.538900000000012% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Tennessee

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MAURICE ALSTON, D.O.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Internal Medicine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
89.6389/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 89.6389/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%89.6%
MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 89.6389/100 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).

MAURICE ALSTON, D.O. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider practicing in ATHENS, Tennessee, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: D.O.. NPI: 1184999021. 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.

MAURICE ALSTON, D.O. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding D.O. credentials at 711 COOK DR STE 220, ATHENS, TN, 37303, with a listed phone of (423) 381-8478. NPI 1184999021 was issued on 03/10/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ALSTON 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 2,054 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 359 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $457K in drug spend, split 21% brand-name and 79% generic by claim count. 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 89.6389/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 77.663), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

711 COOK DR STE 220
ATHENS, TN 37303

Provider Details

NPI 1184999021
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials D.O.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/10/2012

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

89.6389
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
77.663
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MAURICE ALSTON, 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.

ATHENS PHYSICIANS PRACTICE LLC
ATHENS, TN
BLOOMINGTON MEDICAL SERVICES LLC
WOOSTER, OH
BRADLEY PHYSICIAN SERVICES, LLC
CLEVELAND, TN

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 MAURICE ALSTON, D.O.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$8.3K

Largest payer

Abbott Laboratories

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

MAURICE ALSTON, D.O. — brand share 21.0%
Specialty average (est.)

21% brand-name claims vs 79% generic, on 2,054 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.

2,054
Total Claims
$457K
Total Drug Cost
359
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,803
Total Day Supply
143,116
Brand vs Generic
21% brand / 79% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$417K
Generic Drug Cost
$39K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.83
Gender Split
48% female / 52% male
Age Distribution
<65: 68, 65-74: 139, 75-84: 114, 85+: 38

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
193
Carvedilol
160
Metoprolol Succinate
146
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
122
Amlodipine Besylate
114
Atorvastatin Calcium
113
Lisinopril
109
Metoprolol Tartrate
105
Xarelto
Rivaroxaban
89
Furosemide
79

* 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 MAURICE ALSTON, D.O. 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

MAURICE ALSTON, D.O.'s 2,054 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Tennessee

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MAURICE ALSTON, D.O.'s specialty?
MAURICE ALSTON, D.O. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in ATHENS, Tennessee. Credentials: D.O..
How much does MAURICE ALSTON, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MAURICE ALSTON, D.O. wrote 2,054 Medicare Part D claims totaling $457K in drug costs for 359 beneficiaries.
What is MAURICE ALSTON, D.O.'s Medicare quality score?
MAURICE ALSTON, D.O. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 89.6389/100 (Quality: 77.663). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MAURICE ALSTON, D.O. located?
MAURICE ALSTON, D.O. is located at 711 COOK DR STE 220, ATHENS, TN, 37303. Phone: (423) 381-8478.
What is MAURICE ALSTON, D.O.'s NPI number?
MAURICE ALSTON, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184999021, issued on 03/10/2012.
Does MAURICE ALSTON, D.O. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MAURICE ALSTON, D.O.'s prescribing is 21% brand-name and 79% generic drugs by claim count, with $417K in brand drug costs.
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 MAURICE ALSTON, D.O. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MAURICE ALSTON, D.O.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Eliquis, Carvedilol, Metoprolol Succinate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MAURICE ALSTON, D.O. accept Medicare?
MAURICE ALSTON, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,054 Part D claims and 359 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MAURICE ALSTON, D.O.'s credentials?
MAURICE ALSTON, D.O.'s NPI is 1184999021 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

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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