2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1255397709 M.D.
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RICARDO ALFAFARA, M.D.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician in BULLHEAD CITY, Arizona. 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 672 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
92.7048/100
▲ 10 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$621.78
28 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

RICARDO ALFAFARA, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 92.7048/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 4,781 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

92.7048/100
MIPS score · +10 vs avg
5K
Part D claims, 2023
91%
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.

RICARDO ALFAFARA, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

93 Top 32% higher than 68% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

RICARDO ALFAFARA, M.D. 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).

What does the federal data show about RICARDO ALFAFARA, M.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/25/2006

NPI 1255397709

Primary specialty

Cardiovascular Disease Physician

Mid-sized

24,795 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,781 58% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,033

MIPS final score

92.7048/100 9.604800000000012% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within Arizona

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

RICARDO ALFAFARA, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Cardiovascular Disease Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
92.7048/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) — 92.7048/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%92.7%
MIPS final score (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) — 92.7048/100 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).

RICARDO ALFAFARA, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider practicing in BULLHEAD CITY, Arizona, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1255397709. 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.

RICARDO ALFAFARA, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1648 HIGHWAY 95, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ, 86442, with a listed phone of (928) 758-4114. NPI 1255397709 was issued on 04/25/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ALFAFARA 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 4,781 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 672 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $525K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% 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 92.7048/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 85.4096), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,795 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 3,033 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

1648 HIGHWAY 95
BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442

Provider Details

NPI 1255397709
Specialty Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/25/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

92.7048
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
85.4096
Quality

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RICARDO ALFAFARA, 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.

SOUTHWEST CARDIOVASCULAR ASSOCIATES AHMED ALFAFARA AND PRASAD LTD
BULLHEAD CITY, AZ

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 RICARDO ALFAFARA, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$622

Largest payer

Novartis Pharmaceuticals 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 · Generic-heavy

RICARDO ALFAFARA, M.D. — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 4,781 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.

4,781
Total Claims
$525K
Total Drug Cost
672
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
12,901
Total Day Supply
385,431
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$432K
Generic Drug Cost
$93K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.47
Gender Split
52% female / 48% male
Age Distribution
<65: 45, 65-74: 289, 75-84: 260, 85+: 78

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Amlodipine Besylate
556
Losartan Potassium
459
Rosuvastatin Calcium
359
Atorvastatin Calcium
321
Metoprolol Succinate
312
Metoprolol Tartrate
311
Carvedilol
239
Eliquis
Apixaban
195
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
151
Valsartan
146

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

Cardiovascular Disease Physician Overview

How RICARDO ALFAFARA, M.D. fits within the Cardiovascular Disease Physician landscape nationally.

24,795
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Cardiovascular Disease Physician
3,033
Avg Claims per Provider

RICARDO ALFAFARA, M.D.'s 4,781 claims are above the specialty average of 3,033.

Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in Arizona

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RICARDO ALFAFARA, M.D.'s specialty?
RICARDO ALFAFARA, M.D. specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in BULLHEAD CITY, Arizona. Credentials: M.D..
How much does RICARDO ALFAFARA, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RICARDO ALFAFARA, M.D. wrote 4,781 Medicare Part D claims totaling $525K in drug costs for 672 beneficiaries.
What is RICARDO ALFAFARA, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
RICARDO ALFAFARA, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 92.7048/100 (Quality: 85.4096). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is RICARDO ALFAFARA, M.D. located?
RICARDO ALFAFARA, M.D. is located at 1648 HIGHWAY 95, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ, 86442. Phone: (928) 758-4114.
What is RICARDO ALFAFARA, M.D.'s NPI number?
RICARDO ALFAFARA, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255397709, issued on 04/25/2006.
Does RICARDO ALFAFARA, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RICARDO ALFAFARA, M.D.'s prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $432K in brand drug costs.
How many Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 24,795 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider writes 3,033 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RICARDO ALFAFARA, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RICARDO ALFAFARA, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Losartan Potassium, Rosuvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RICARDO ALFAFARA, M.D. accept Medicare?
RICARDO ALFAFARA, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,781 Part D claims and 672 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RICARDO ALFAFARA, M.D.'s credentials?
RICARDO ALFAFARA, M.D.'s NPI is 1255397709 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.
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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