2026 NPPES data Emergency Medicine Physician NPI 1245239102
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MICHAEL GROSSMAN

Emergency Medicine Physician in VALLEY, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 129 beneficiaries · Emergency Medicine Physician avg: 352
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
87.8154/100
▲ 5 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$311.07
16 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MICHAEL GROSSMAN is a Emergency Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in VALLEY, Alabama with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 129 beneficiaries — 13% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 87.8154/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $311.07 across 16 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MICHAEL GROSSMAN reported a CMS MIPS final score of 87.8154 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 2,293 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)

MICHAEL GROSSMAN practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

MICHAEL GROSSMAN at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/21/2005

NPI 1245239102

Primary specialty

Emergency Medicine Physician

High-volume

64,398 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,293 551% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 352

MIPS final score

87.8154/100 4.7154000000000025% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Emergency Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Emergency Medicine Physician share within Alabama

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MICHAEL GROSSMAN's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Emergency Medicine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
87.8154/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Emergency Medicine Physician) — 87.8154/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Emergency Medicine Physician) — 87.8154/100 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).

MICHAEL GROSSMAN is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider practicing in VALLEY, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1245239102. 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.

MICHAEL GROSSMAN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Emergency Medicine Physician provider at 4505 20TH AVE, VALLEY, AL, 36854, with a listed phone of (334) 756-9604. NPI 1245239102 was issued on 07/21/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GROSSMAN 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 2,293 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 129 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $256K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.1%. 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 87.8154/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 81.9873, Cost 66.2022), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Emergency Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 64,398 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 352 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

4505 20TH AVE
VALLEY, AL 36854

Provider Details

NPI 1245239102
Specialty Emergency Medicine Physician
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/21/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

87.8154
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
81.9873
Quality
66.2022
Cost
99
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MICHAEL GROSSMAN 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.

THE HEART CENTER CARDIOLOGY, PC
AUBURN, 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 MICHAEL GROSSMAN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$311

Largest payer

Edwards Lifesciences Corporation

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

MICHAEL GROSSMAN — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 2,293 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.

2,293
Total Claims
$256K
Total Drug Cost
129
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,465
Total Day Supply
130,445
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$221K
Generic Drug Cost
$33K
Opioid Claims
209 (9.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
27

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.43
Gender Split
46% female / 54% male
Age Distribution
<65: 31, 65-74: 52, 75-84: 35, 85+: 11

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
124
Alprazolam
104
Losartan Potassium
99
Lorazepam
71
Atorvastatin Calcium
70
Gabapentin
68
Levothyroxine Sodium
65
Pantoprazole Sodium
60
Lisinopril
59
Trelegy Ellipta
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter
57

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

Emergency Medicine Physician Overview

How MICHAEL GROSSMAN fits within the Emergency Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

64,398
Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Emergency Medicine Physician
352
Avg Claims per Provider

MICHAEL GROSSMAN's 2,293 claims are above the specialty average of 352.

Nearby Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in Alabama

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHAEL GROSSMAN's specialty?
MICHAEL GROSSMAN specializes in Emergency Medicine Physician and practices in VALLEY, Alabama.
How much does MICHAEL GROSSMAN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHAEL GROSSMAN wrote 2,293 Medicare Part D claims totaling $256K in drug costs for 129 beneficiaries.
What is MICHAEL GROSSMAN's Medicare quality score?
MICHAEL GROSSMAN has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 87.8154/100 (Quality: 81.9873, Cost: 66.2022). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MICHAEL GROSSMAN located?
MICHAEL GROSSMAN is located at 4505 20TH AVE, VALLEY, AL, 36854. Phone: (334) 756-9604.
What is MICHAEL GROSSMAN's NPI number?
MICHAEL GROSSMAN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245239102, issued on 07/21/2005.
Does MICHAEL GROSSMAN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MICHAEL GROSSMAN's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $221K in brand drug costs.
Does MICHAEL GROSSMAN prescribe opioids?
Yes, MICHAEL GROSSMAN had 209 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.1%.
How many Emergency Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 64,398 Emergency Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Emergency Medicine Physician provider writes 352 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MICHAEL GROSSMAN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MICHAEL GROSSMAN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Alprazolam, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MICHAEL GROSSMAN accept Medicare?
MICHAEL GROSSMAN appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,293 Part D claims and 129 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHAEL GROSSMAN's credentials?
MICHAEL GROSSMAN's NPI is 1245239102. 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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