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2026 NPPES data Allergy & Immunology Physician NPI 1568807378 MD
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Allergy & Immunology 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 3,390 in Allergy & Immunology 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 231 beneficiaries · Allergy & Immunology Physician avg: 764
Generic prescribing
49%
generic claims · 49% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$4.1K
190 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
Michael Polcari, MD filed 1,208 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Allergy & Immunology Physician in Birmingham, Alabama, prescribing 49% generic.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 49%
- 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.
Michael Polcari, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,208 Top 22% higher than 78% 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)
Michael Polcari, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation - 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 Michael Polcari, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Allergy & Immunology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,208 58% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Alabama
How Allergy & Immunology 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 Allergy & Immunology 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).
Michael Polcari, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Allergy & Immunology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 504 BROOKWOOD BLVD, Birmingham, AL, 35209, with a listed phone of (205) 871-9661. NPI 1568807378 was issued on 05/07/2013.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,208 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 231 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.6 million in drug spend, split 49% brand-name and 49% generic by claim count.
Allergy & Immunology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,390 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 764 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 | 1568807378 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Allergy & Immunology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 05/07/2013 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Michael Polcari, 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.
Allervie Health, Professional Corporation
Birmingham, 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 Polcari, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$4.1K
Largest payer
CSL Behring
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 · Above average
Michael Polcari, MD - brand share 49.0%
Allergy & Immunology Physician average
49% brand-name claims vs 49% generic, on 1,208 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.
1,208
Total Claims
$1.6M
Total Drug Cost
231
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,624
- Total Day Supply
- 44,427
- Brand vs Generic
- 49% brand / 49% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $1.6M
- Generic Drug Cost
- $29K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 56
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 68.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.22
- Gender Split
- 77% female / 23% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Michael Polcari, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Trelegy Ellipta
Trelegy Ellipta
167 claims
- Azelastine Hcl
Azelastine Hcl
151 claims
- Dupixent Pen
Dupixent Pen
74 claims
- Ipratropium Bromide 63
Ipratropium Bromide
63 claims
- Albuterol Sulfate … 58
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
58 claims
- Montelukast Sodium 57
Montelukast Sodium
57 claims
- Prednisone 49
Prednisone
49 claims
- Fluticasone Propio… 43
Fluticasone Propionate
43 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Trelegy Ellipta Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter | 167 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 151 |
| Dupixent Pen Dupilumab | 74 |
| Ipratropium Bromide | 63 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 58 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 57 |
| Prednisone | 49 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 43 |
| Xolair Omalizumab | 29 |
| Breztri Aerosphere Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterol | 28 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Allergy & Immunology Physician Overview
How Michael Polcari, MD fits within the Allergy & Immunology Physician landscape nationally.
3,390
Allergy & Immunology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Allergy & Immunology Physician
764
Avg Claims per Provider
Michael Polcari, MD's 1,208 claims are above the specialty average of 764.
Nearby Allergy & Immunology Physician Providers in Alabama
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alabama, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Polcari.
Dr. Kaleswara Rao Allamneni
M.D
Huntsville, AL
Dr. Karen Barker
M.D.
Daphne, AL
Dr. Amy Cajacob
M.D.
Birmingham, AL
Dr. Leonard Caputo
M.D.
Mobile, AL
Dr. Scott Charlton
M.D.
Enterprise, AL
Compare Allergy & Immunology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Michael Polcari, MD's specialty? ▼
Michael Polcari, MD specializes in Allergy & Immunology Physician and practices in Birmingham, Alabama. Credentials: MD.
How much does Michael Polcari, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Michael Polcari, MD wrote 1,208 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.6M in drug costs for 231 beneficiaries.
Where is Michael Polcari, MD located? ▼
Michael Polcari, MD is located at 504 BROOKWOOD BLVD, Birmingham, AL, 35209. Phone: (205) 871-9661.
What is Michael Polcari, MD's NPI number? ▼
Michael Polcari, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568807378, issued on 05/07/2013.
Does Michael Polcari, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Michael Polcari, MD's prescribing is 49% brand-name and 49% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.6M in brand drug costs.
How many Allergy & Immunology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 3,390 Allergy & Immunology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Allergy & Immunology Physician provider writes 764 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Michael Polcari, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Michael Polcari, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Trelegy Ellipta, Azelastine Hcl, Dupixent Pen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Michael Polcari, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Michael Polcari, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,208 Part D claims and 231 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Michael Polcari, MD's credentials? ▼
Michael Polcari, MD's NPI is 1568807378 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
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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