2026 NPPES data Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician NPI 1447364286
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RICHARD ROSENTHAL

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 260 beneficiaries · Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
40%
generic claims · 60% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$366.58
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: RICHARD ROSENTHAL is a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 260 beneficiaries — 60% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $366.58 across 6 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: RICHARD ROSENTHAL filed 1,530 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)

RICHARD ROSENTHAL 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 ROSENTHAL at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/18/2006

NPI 1447364286

Primary specialty

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician

Mid-sized

7,852 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,530 42% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,639

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician share within Alabama

1. Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician share within Alabama

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism 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 ROSENTHAL is a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider practicing in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1447364286. 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 ROSENTHAL appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider at 1717 6TH AVE S, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35233, with a listed phone of (800) 822-8816. NPI 1447364286 was issued on 08/18/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ROSENTHAL 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 1,530 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 260 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $601K in drug spend, split 60% brand-name and 40% 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.

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 7,852 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 2,639 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

1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

Provider Details

NPI 1447364286
Specialty Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/18/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RICHARD ROSENTHAL 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).

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 ROSENTHAL. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$367

Largest payer

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, 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 · Brand-heavy

RICHARD ROSENTHAL — brand share 60.0%
Specialty average (est.)

60% brand-name claims vs 40% generic, on 1,530 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.

1,530
Total Claims
$601K
Total Drug Cost
260
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,366
Total Day Supply
100,183
Brand vs Generic
60% brand / 40% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$563K
Generic Drug Cost
$16K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.29
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male
Age Distribution
<65: 37, 65-74: 132, 75-84: 74, 85+: 17

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Levothyroxine Sodium
420
Synthroid
Levothyroxine Sodium
118
Trulicity
Dulaglutide
101
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
67
Methimazole
55
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
46
Humalog Kwikpen U-100
Insulin Lispro
45
Tresiba Flextouch U-200
Insulin Degludec
39
Metformin Hcl
32
Tirosint
Levothyroxine Sodium
32

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

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Overview

How RICHARD ROSENTHAL fits within the Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician landscape nationally.

7,852
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Providers in US
54
States with Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician
2,639
Avg Claims per Provider

RICHARD ROSENTHAL's 1,530 claims are below the specialty average of 2,639.

Nearby Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Providers in Alabama

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

Compare Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RICHARD ROSENTHAL's specialty?
RICHARD ROSENTHAL specializes in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician and practices in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama.
How much does RICHARD ROSENTHAL prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RICHARD ROSENTHAL wrote 1,530 Medicare Part D claims totaling $601K in drug costs for 260 beneficiaries.
Where is RICHARD ROSENTHAL located?
RICHARD ROSENTHAL is located at 1717 6TH AVE S, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35233. Phone: (800) 822-8816.
What is RICHARD ROSENTHAL's NPI number?
RICHARD ROSENTHAL's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447364286, issued on 08/18/2006.
Does RICHARD ROSENTHAL prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RICHARD ROSENTHAL's prescribing is 60% brand-name and 40% generic drugs by claim count, with $563K in brand drug costs.
How many Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 7,852 Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider writes 2,639 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RICHARD ROSENTHAL prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RICHARD ROSENTHAL's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Synthroid, Trulicity. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RICHARD ROSENTHAL accept Medicare?
RICHARD ROSENTHAL appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,530 Part D claims and 260 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RICHARD ROSENTHAL's credentials?
RICHARD ROSENTHAL's NPI is 1447364286. 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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