2026 NPPES data Hospitalist Physician NPI 1275850463 M.D.
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RICHARD BARRETT, M.D.

Hospitalist Physician in ALABASTER, 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
239
Medicare Part D claims · 81 beneficiaries · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888
What the federal data reveals: RICHARD BARRETT, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ALABASTER, Alabama with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 239 claims across 81 beneficiaries .

What stands out: RICHARD BARRETT, M.D. filed 239 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across ALABASTER, Alabama. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

RICHARD BARRETT, M.D. 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 BARRETT, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/27/2010

NPI 1275850463

Primary specialty

Hospitalist Physician

Mid-sized

16,825 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

239 73% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 888

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Hospitalist Physician share within Alabama

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Hospitalist 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 BARRETT, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician provider practicing in ALABASTER, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1275850463. 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 BARRETT, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospitalist Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1000 1ST ST N, ALABASTER, AL, 35007, with a listed phone of (205) 620-7004. NPI 1275850463 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 BARRETT 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 239 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 81 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $9K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.9%. 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.

Hospitalist Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,825 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 888 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

1000 1ST ST N
ALABASTER, AL 35007

Provider Details

NPI 1275850463
Specialty Hospitalist Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/27/2010

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RICHARD BARRETT, 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.

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).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

239
Total Claims
$9K
Total Drug Cost
81
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
377
Total Day Supply
9,812
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Opioid Claims
19 (7.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
18

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.96
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male
Age Distribution
<65: 25, 65-74: 28, 75-84: 17, 85+: 11

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Furosemide
16
Pantoprazole Sodium
15
Quetiapine Fumarate
15

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

Hospitalist Physician Overview

How RICHARD BARRETT, M.D. fits within the Hospitalist Physician landscape nationally.

16,825
Hospitalist Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hospitalist Physician
888
Avg Claims per Provider

RICHARD BARRETT, M.D.'s 239 claims are below the specialty average of 888.

Nearby Hospitalist Physician Providers in Alabama

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RICHARD BARRETT, M.D.'s specialty?
RICHARD BARRETT, M.D. specializes in Hospitalist Physician and practices in ALABASTER, Alabama. Credentials: M.D..
How much does RICHARD BARRETT, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RICHARD BARRETT, M.D. wrote 239 Medicare Part D claims totaling $9K in drug costs for 81 beneficiaries.
Where is RICHARD BARRETT, M.D. located?
RICHARD BARRETT, M.D. is located at 1000 1ST ST N, ALABASTER, AL, 35007. Phone: (205) 620-7004.
What is RICHARD BARRETT, M.D.'s NPI number?
RICHARD BARRETT, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275850463, issued on 04/27/2010.
Does RICHARD BARRETT, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, RICHARD BARRETT, M.D. had 19 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.9%.
How many Hospitalist Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,825 Hospitalist Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hospitalist Physician provider writes 888 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RICHARD BARRETT, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RICHARD BARRETT, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Furosemide, Pantoprazole Sodium, Quetiapine Fumarate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RICHARD BARRETT, M.D. accept Medicare?
RICHARD BARRETT, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 239 Part D claims and 81 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RICHARD BARRETT, M.D.'s credentials?
RICHARD BARRETT, M.D.'s NPI is 1275850463 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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