2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1265674576 MD
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ROBERT ALTENAU, MD

Family Medicine Physician in CINCINNATI, Ohio. 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
8K
Medicare Part D claims · 949 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: ROBERT ALTENAU, MD is a Family Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in CINCINNATI, Ohio with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 8K claims across 949 beneficiaries — 14% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: ROBERT ALTENAU, MD filed 7,911 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across CINCINNATI, Ohio. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ROBERT ALTENAU, MD 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).

ROBERT ALTENAU, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/01/2009

NPI 1265674576

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

7,911 131% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in Ohio

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Ohio providers

Ohio providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Ohio

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

ROBERT ALTENAU, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider practicing in CINCINNATI, Ohio, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1265674576. 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.

ROBERT ALTENAU, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 6350 GLENWAY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH, 45211, with a listed phone of (513) 481-0900. NPI 1265674576 was issued on 04/01/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ALTENAU 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 7,911 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 949 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1000K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.4%. 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.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

6350 GLENWAY AVE
CINCINNATI, OH 45211

Provider Details

NPI 1265674576
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/01/2009

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ROBERT ALTENAU, MD 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.

TRIHEALTH G LLC
CINCINNATI, OH

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context — Ohio OMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to ROBERT ALTENAU, MD. To verify ROBERT ALTENAU, MD's current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases

OMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

ROBERT ALTENAU, MD — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 7,911 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.

7,911
Total Claims
$1000K
Total Drug Cost
949
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
18,896
Total Day Supply
550,320
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$879K
Generic Drug Cost
$116K
Opioid Claims
32 (0.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
134

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.11
Gender Split
45% female / 55% male
Age Distribution
<65: 77, 65-74: 499, 75-84: 285, 85+: 88

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
1,036
Lisinopril
313
Amlodipine Besylate
252
Omeprazole
247
Levothyroxine Sodium
238
Metformin Hcl
230
Prednisone
219
Losartan Potassium
179
Simvastatin
169
Tamsulosin Hcl
167

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How ROBERT ALTENAU, MD fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

ROBERT ALTENAU, MD's 7,911 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Ohio

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

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ROBERT ALTENAU, MD's specialty?
ROBERT ALTENAU, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in CINCINNATI, Ohio. Credentials: MD.
How much does ROBERT ALTENAU, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ROBERT ALTENAU, MD wrote 7,911 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1000K in drug costs for 949 beneficiaries.
Where is ROBERT ALTENAU, MD located?
ROBERT ALTENAU, MD is located at 6350 GLENWAY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH, 45211. Phone: (513) 481-0900.
What is ROBERT ALTENAU, MD's NPI number?
ROBERT ALTENAU, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265674576, issued on 04/01/2009.
Does ROBERT ALTENAU, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ROBERT ALTENAU, MD's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $879K in brand drug costs.
Does ROBERT ALTENAU, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, ROBERT ALTENAU, MD had 32 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.4%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ROBERT ALTENAU, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ROBERT ALTENAU, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ROBERT ALTENAU, MD accept Medicare?
ROBERT ALTENAU, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 7,911 Part D claims and 949 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ROBERT ALTENAU, MD's credentials?
ROBERT ALTENAU, MD's NPI is 1265674576 with credentials MD. 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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