2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1114922317 MD
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ROBERT FLOWERS, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in FLORENCE, 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
834
Medicare Part D claims · 380 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

ROBERT FLOWERS, MD filed 834 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in FLORENCE, Alabama, prescribing 95% generic.

834
Part D claims, 2023
95%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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 FLOWERS, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

834 Top 27% higher than 73% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). This entry sits in this band. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ROBERT FLOWERS, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about ROBERT FLOWERS, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/15/2005

NPI 1114922317

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

834 69% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Alabama

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Internal 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 FLOWERS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 205 MARENGO ST, FLORENCE, AL, 35630, with a listed phone of (866) 313-5265. NPI 1114922317 was issued on 06/15/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FLOWERS 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 834 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 380 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $17K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 16.9%. 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.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

205 MARENGO ST
FLORENCE, AL 35630

Provider Details

NPI 1114922317
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/15/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ROBERT FLOWERS, 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.

ATHENS-LIMESTONE ER PHYSICIANS
ATHENS, AL
NEWGEN ALABAMA BILLING LLC
SHEFFIELD, 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).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

ROBERT FLOWERS, MD — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 834 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.

834
Total Claims
$17K
Total Drug Cost
380
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
898
Total Day Supply
15,385
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$10K
Generic Drug Cost
$6K
Opioid Claims
141 (16.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
108

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.62
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male
Age Distribution
<65: 86, 65-74: 144, 75-84: 117, 85+: 33

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What ROBERT FLOWERS, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Ondansetron Hcl
72
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
58
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
55
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
53
Zolpidem Tartrate
42
Methylprednisolone
38
Cephalexin
34
Azithromycin
32
Methocarbamol
30
Tramadol Hcl
26

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How ROBERT FLOWERS, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

ROBERT FLOWERS, MD's 834 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Alabama

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ROBERT FLOWERS, MD's specialty?
ROBERT FLOWERS, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in FLORENCE, Alabama. Credentials: MD.
How much does ROBERT FLOWERS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ROBERT FLOWERS, MD wrote 834 Medicare Part D claims totaling $17K in drug costs for 380 beneficiaries.
Where is ROBERT FLOWERS, MD located?
ROBERT FLOWERS, MD is located at 205 MARENGO ST, FLORENCE, AL, 35630. Phone: (866) 313-5265.
What is ROBERT FLOWERS, MD's NPI number?
ROBERT FLOWERS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1114922317, issued on 06/15/2005.
Does ROBERT FLOWERS, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ROBERT FLOWERS, MD's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $10K in brand drug costs.
Does ROBERT FLOWERS, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, ROBERT FLOWERS, MD had 141 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 16.9%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ROBERT FLOWERS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ROBERT FLOWERS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ondansetron Hcl, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ROBERT FLOWERS, MD accept Medicare?
ROBERT FLOWERS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 834 Part D claims and 380 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ROBERT FLOWERS, MD's credentials?
ROBERT FLOWERS, MD's NPI is 1114922317 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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