2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1679890917 MD, PHD, MBA
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RICHARD ALEXANDER, MD, PHD, MBA

Otolaryngology Physician in OXFORD, North Carolina. 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
123
Medicare Part D claims · 71 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
Industry payments
$197.67
8 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: RICHARD ALEXANDER, MD, PHD, MBA is a Otolaryngology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in OXFORD, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 123 claims across 71 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $197.67 across 8 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: RICHARD ALEXANDER, MD, PHD, MBA filed 123 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across OXFORD, North Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

RICHARD ALEXANDER, MD, PHD, MBA 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).

RICHARD ALEXANDER, MD, PHD, MBA at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/27/2010

NPI 1679890917

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology Physician

Mid-sized

10,895 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

123 76% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 509

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Otolaryngology Physician share within North Carolina

1. Otolaryngology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Otolaryngology Physician share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

RICHARD ALEXANDER, MD, PHD, MBA is a Otolaryngology Physician provider practicing in OXFORD, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD, PHD, MBA. NPI: 1679890917. 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.

RICHARD ALEXANDER, MD, PHD, MBA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding MD, PHD, MBA credentials at 102 PROFESSIONAL PARK STE C, OXFORD, NC, 27565, with a listed phone of (919) 692-0003. NPI 1679890917 was issued on 04/27/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ALEXANDER 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 123 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 71 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend. 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.

Otolaryngology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,895 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 509 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

102 PROFESSIONAL PARK STE C
OXFORD, NC 27565

Provider Details

NPI 1679890917
Specialty Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials MD, PHD, MBA
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/27/2010

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RICHARD ALEXANDER, MD, PHD, MBA 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.

GRANVILLE HEALTH INC
OXFORD, NC

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 RICHARD ALEXANDER, MD, PHD, MBA. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$198

Largest payer

Sumitomo Pharma America, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

123
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
71
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
167
Total Day Supply
3,526
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Antibiotic Claims
25

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.37
Gender Split
55% female / 45% 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
Omeprazole
21
Prednisone
17
Azelastine Hcl
15
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
13

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

Otolaryngology Physician Overview

How RICHARD ALEXANDER, MD, PHD, MBA fits within the Otolaryngology Physician landscape nationally.

10,895
Otolaryngology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Otolaryngology Physician
509
Avg Claims per Provider

RICHARD ALEXANDER, MD, PHD, MBA's 123 claims are below the specialty average of 509.

Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as ALEXANDER.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RICHARD ALEXANDER, MD, PHD, MBA's specialty?
RICHARD ALEXANDER, MD, PHD, MBA specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in OXFORD, North Carolina. Credentials: MD, PHD, MBA.
How much does RICHARD ALEXANDER, MD, PHD, MBA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RICHARD ALEXANDER, MD, PHD, MBA wrote 123 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 71 beneficiaries.
Where is RICHARD ALEXANDER, MD, PHD, MBA located?
RICHARD ALEXANDER, MD, PHD, MBA is located at 102 PROFESSIONAL PARK STE C, OXFORD, NC, 27565. Phone: (919) 692-0003.
What is RICHARD ALEXANDER, MD, PHD, MBA's NPI number?
RICHARD ALEXANDER, MD, PHD, MBA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679890917, issued on 04/27/2010.
How many Otolaryngology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,895 Otolaryngology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Otolaryngology Physician provider writes 509 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RICHARD ALEXANDER, MD, PHD, MBA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RICHARD ALEXANDER, MD, PHD, MBA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Omeprazole, Prednisone, Azelastine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RICHARD ALEXANDER, MD, PHD, MBA accept Medicare?
RICHARD ALEXANDER, MD, PHD, MBA appears in CMS Medicare data with 123 Part D claims and 71 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RICHARD ALEXANDER, MD, PHD, MBA's credentials?
RICHARD ALEXANDER, MD, PHD, MBA's NPI is 1679890917 with credentials MD, PHD, MBA. 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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