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PEDRO LOPEZ, MD

Pulmonary Disease Physician in TUSCALOOSA, 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 237 beneficiaries · Pulmonary Disease Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
20%
generic claims · 80% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$2.8K
151 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

PEDRO LOPEZ, MD filed 1,360 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pulmonary Disease Physician in TUSCALOOSA, Alabama, prescribing 20% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
20%
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.

PEDRO LOPEZ, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,360 Top 21% higher than 79% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

PEDRO LOPEZ, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — 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 PEDRO LOPEZ, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/29/2006

NPI 1295796472

Primary specialty

Pulmonary Disease Physician

Mid-sized

9,271 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,360 7% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,457

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Pulmonary Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Pulmonary Disease Physician share within Alabama

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Pulmonary Disease Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Pulmonary Disease Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Pulmonary Disease Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Pulmonary Disease 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).

PEDRO LOPEZ, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider holding MD credentials at 701 UNIVERSITY BLVD E, TUSCALOOSA, AL, 35401, with a listed phone of (205) 345-2255. NPI 1295796472 was issued on 03/29/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LOPEZ 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 1,360 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 237 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $625K in drug spend, split 80% brand-name and 20% 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.

Pulmonary Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,271 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 1,457 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

701 UNIVERSITY BLVD E
TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401

Provider Details

NPI 1295796472
Specialty Pulmonary Disease Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/29/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where PEDRO LOPEZ, 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.

THE DCH HEALTHCARE AUTHORITY
TUSCALOOSA, AL
TUSCALOOSA LUNG AND SLEEP CONSULTANTS, PC
TUSCALOOSA, 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 PEDRO LOPEZ, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.8K

Largest payer

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

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 · Brand-heavy

PEDRO LOPEZ, MD — brand share 80.0%
Specialty average (est.)

80% brand-name claims vs 20% generic, on 1,360 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.

1,360
Total Claims
$625K
Total Drug Cost
237
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,625
Total Day Supply
44,460
Brand vs Generic
80% brand / 20% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$612K
Generic Drug Cost
$13K
Antibiotic Claims
20

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.67
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male
Age Distribution
<65: 41, 65-74: 113, 75-84: 64, 85+: 19

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What PEDRO LOPEZ, MD 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
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
389
Trelegy Ellipta
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter
189
Breo Ellipta
Fluticasone/Vilanterol
147
Anoro Ellipta
Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr
116
Arnuity Ellipta
Fluticasone Furoate
109
Stiolto Respimat
Tiotropium Br/Olodaterol Hcl
104
Ventolin Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
53
Symbicort
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate
36
Breztri Aerosphere
Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterol
33
Spiriva Respimat
Tiotropium Bromide
23

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

Pulmonary Disease Physician Overview

How PEDRO LOPEZ, MD fits within the Pulmonary Disease Physician landscape nationally.

9,271
Pulmonary Disease Physician Providers in US
53
States with Pulmonary Disease Physician
1,457
Avg Claims per Provider

PEDRO LOPEZ, MD's 1,360 claims are below the specialty average of 1,457.

Nearby Pulmonary Disease Physician Providers in Alabama

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

Compare Pulmonary Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PEDRO LOPEZ, MD's specialty?
PEDRO LOPEZ, MD specializes in Pulmonary Disease Physician and practices in TUSCALOOSA, Alabama. Credentials: MD.
How much does PEDRO LOPEZ, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PEDRO LOPEZ, MD wrote 1,360 Medicare Part D claims totaling $625K in drug costs for 237 beneficiaries.
Where is PEDRO LOPEZ, MD located?
PEDRO LOPEZ, MD is located at 701 UNIVERSITY BLVD E, TUSCALOOSA, AL, 35401. Phone: (205) 345-2255.
What is PEDRO LOPEZ, MD's NPI number?
PEDRO LOPEZ, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295796472, issued on 03/29/2006.
Does PEDRO LOPEZ, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PEDRO LOPEZ, MD's prescribing is 80% brand-name and 20% generic drugs by claim count, with $612K in brand drug costs.
How many Pulmonary Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 9,271 Pulmonary Disease Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Pulmonary Disease Physician provider writes 1,457 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does PEDRO LOPEZ, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PEDRO LOPEZ, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, Trelegy Ellipta, Breo Ellipta. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PEDRO LOPEZ, MD accept Medicare?
PEDRO LOPEZ, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,360 Part D claims and 237 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PEDRO LOPEZ, MD's credentials?
PEDRO LOPEZ, MD's NPI is 1295796472 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.
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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