NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1295711950 MD
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Nephrology Physician in Bronx, New York.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 10,534 in Nephrology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 66 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
77%
generic claims · 23% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$24.5
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Robert Alvis, MD filed 1,226 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nephrology Physician in Bronx, New York, prescribing 77% generic.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 77%
- generic prescribing
- $24.5
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
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.
Robert Alvis, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,226 Top 22% higher than 78% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Robert Alvis, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Robert Alvis, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Nephrology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,226 16% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in New York
How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among New York providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Nephrology Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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 Alvis, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3468 PARK AVENUE, Bronx, NY, 10456, with a listed phone of (914) 741-5057. NPI 1295711950 was issued on 12/15/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,226 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 66 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $191K in drug spend, split 23% brand-name and 77% generic by claim count.
Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1295711950 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Nephrology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 12/15/2005 |
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 Robert Alvis, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$25
Largest payer
Amgen 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.
License & disciplinary context - New York NYSBPMC 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 ~100K New York medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Robert Alvis, MD. To verify Robert Alvis, MD's current license status, search the NYSBPMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
312
Total board actions, New York 2023
Across 302 cases
3.12
Actions per 1,000 licensees
New York statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
89 cases
NYSBPMC 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 New York disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Robert Alvis, MD - brand share 23.0%
Nephrology Physician average
23% brand-name claims vs 77% generic, on 1,226 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.
1,226
Total Claims
$191K
Total Drug Cost
66
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,268
- Total Day Supply
- 37,926
- Brand vs Generic
- 23% brand / 77% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $129K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $62K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 64.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 9.80
- Gender Split
- 44% female / 56% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 30, 65-74: 22, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Robert Alvis, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Sevelamer Carbonate
Sevelamer Carbonate
312 claims
- Calcium Acetate
Calcium Acetate
129 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate 113
Amlodipine Besylate
113 claims
- Ammonium Lactate 94
Ammonium Lactate
94 claims
- Carvedilol 75
Carvedilol
75 claims
- Lokelma 60
Lokelma
60 claims
- Nifedipine Er 57
Nifedipine Er
57 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate 53
Metoprolol Succinate
53 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 312 |
| Calcium Acetate | 129 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 113 |
| Ammonium Lactate | 94 |
| Carvedilol | 75 |
| Lokelma Sodium Zirconium Cyclosilicate | 60 |
| Nifedipine Er Nifedipine | 57 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 53 |
| Famotidine | 34 |
| Renvela Sevelamer Carbonate | 34 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Nephrology Physician Overview
How Robert Alvis, MD fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.
10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider
Robert Alvis, MD's 1,226 claims are below the specialty average of 1,454.
Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in New York
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New York, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Alvis.
Dr. Mersema Abate
MD
East Setauket, NY
Dr. Rula Abdulrahman
M.D.
Stony Brook, NY
Dr. Matthew Abramson
M.D.
New York, NY
Dr. Niraj Acharya
MD
Brooklyn, NY
Dr. Sujatha Addagatla
M.D.
Niagara Falls, NY
Compare Nephrology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
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- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the New York medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert Alvis, MD's specialty? ▼
Robert Alvis, MD specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in Bronx, New York. Credentials: MD.
How much does Robert Alvis, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Robert Alvis, MD wrote 1,226 Medicare Part D claims totaling $191K in drug costs for 66 beneficiaries.
Where is Robert Alvis, MD located? ▼
Robert Alvis, MD is located at 3468 PARK AVENUE, Bronx, NY, 10456. Phone: (914) 741-5057.
What is Robert Alvis, MD's NPI number? ▼
Robert Alvis, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295711950, issued on 12/15/2005.
Does Robert Alvis, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Robert Alvis, MD's prescribing is 23% brand-name and 77% generic drugs by claim count, with $129K in brand drug costs.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Robert Alvis, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Robert Alvis, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Sevelamer Carbonate, Calcium Acetate, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Robert Alvis, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Robert Alvis, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,226 Part D claims and 66 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Robert Alvis, MD's credentials? ▼
Robert Alvis, MD's NPI is 1295711950 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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