2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1457790214 M.D.
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RACHEL FALKNER, M.D.

Dermatology 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
248
Medicare Part D claims · 108 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$800.79
33 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: RACHEL FALKNER, M.D. is a Dermatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 248 claims across 108 beneficiaries — 11% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $800.79 across 33 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: RACHEL FALKNER, M.D. filed 248 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

RACHEL FALKNER, M.D. 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).

RACHEL FALKNER, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/14/2013

NPI 1457790214

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

248 66% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Dermatology Physician share within Alabama

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

RACHEL FALKNER, M.D. is a Dermatology Physician provider practicing in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1457790214. 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.

RACHEL FALKNER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 500 22ND ST S STE 3400, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35233, with a listed phone of (205) 996-7546. NPI 1457790214 was issued on 06/14/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FALKNER 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 248 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 108 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $67K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% 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.

Dermatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 14,610 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 729 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

500 22ND ST S STE 3400
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

Provider Details

NPI 1457790214
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/14/2013

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RACHEL FALKNER, M.D. 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.

PINNACLE PLASTIC SURGERY ASSOCIATES LLC
BLUFFTON, SC
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HEALTH SERVICES FOUNDATION, PC
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 RACHEL FALKNER, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$801

Largest payer

Organogenesis Inc.

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

RACHEL FALKNER, M.D. — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 248 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.

248
Total Claims
$67K
Total Drug Cost
108
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
311
Total Day Supply
8,211
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$59K
Generic Drug Cost
$8K
Antibiotic Claims
42

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.11
Gender Split
72% female / 28% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Triamcinolone Acetonide
43
Clobetasol Propionate
37
Doxycycline Hyclate
30
Ketoconazole
25
Opzelura
Ruxolitinib Phosphate
16

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

Dermatology Physician Overview

How RACHEL FALKNER, M.D. fits within the Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

14,610
Dermatology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Dermatology Physician
729
Avg Claims per Provider

RACHEL FALKNER, M.D.'s 248 claims are below the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in Alabama

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

Compare Dermatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RACHEL FALKNER, M.D.'s specialty?
RACHEL FALKNER, M.D. specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. Credentials: M.D..
How much does RACHEL FALKNER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RACHEL FALKNER, M.D. wrote 248 Medicare Part D claims totaling $67K in drug costs for 108 beneficiaries.
Where is RACHEL FALKNER, M.D. located?
RACHEL FALKNER, M.D. is located at 500 22ND ST S STE 3400, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35233. Phone: (205) 996-7546.
What is RACHEL FALKNER, M.D.'s NPI number?
RACHEL FALKNER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457790214, issued on 06/14/2013.
Does RACHEL FALKNER, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RACHEL FALKNER, M.D.'s prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $59K in brand drug costs.
How many Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 14,610 Dermatology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Dermatology Physician provider writes 729 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RACHEL FALKNER, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RACHEL FALKNER, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Triamcinolone Acetonide, Clobetasol Propionate, Doxycycline Hyclate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RACHEL FALKNER, M.D. accept Medicare?
RACHEL FALKNER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 248 Part D claims and 108 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RACHEL FALKNER, M.D.'s credentials?
RACHEL FALKNER, M.D.'s NPI is 1457790214 with credentials M.D.. 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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