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2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1265465660 M.D.
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Neurology Physician in Birmingham, Alabama.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 19,866 in Neurology 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
7K
Medicare Part D claims · 698 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
63%
generic claims · 36% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
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 Pearlman, M.D. filed 6,946 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Neurology Physician in Birmingham, Alabama, prescribing 63% generic.
- 7K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 63%
- 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 Pearlman, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
6,946 Top 4% higher than 96% 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 certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Robert Pearlman, 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).
What does the federal data show about Robert Pearlman, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Neurology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
6,946 5× vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Alabama
How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama 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 Neurology 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 Pearlman, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2000 6TH AVE S, Birmingham, AL, 35233, with a listed phone of (205) 801-7966. NPI 1265465660 was issued on 07/09/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 6,946 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 698 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2.7 million in drug spend, split 36% brand-name and 63% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.7%.
Neurology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 19,866 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,309 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 | 1265465660 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Neurology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/09/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Robert Pearlman, 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).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Robert Pearlman, M.D. - brand share 36.0%
Neurology Physician average
36% brand-name claims vs 63% generic, on 6,946 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.
6,946
Total Claims
$2.7M
Total Drug Cost
698
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 8,900
- Total Day Supply
- 240,714
- Brand vs Generic
- 36% brand / 63% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $2.5M
- Generic Drug Cost
- $178K
- Opioid Claims
- 121 (1.7% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 60.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.32
- Gender Split
- 80% female / 20% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 378, 65-74: 230, 75-84: 73, 85+: 17
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Robert Pearlman, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Emgality Pen
Emgality Pen
538 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
522 claims
- Ubrelvy
Ubrelvy
491 claims
- Nurtec Odt
Nurtec Odt
374 claims
- Naratriptan Hcl
Naratriptan Hcl
308 claims
- Pregabalin
Pregabalin
300 claims
- Ajovy Autoinjector
Ajovy Autoinjector
290 claims
- Ondansetron Hcl
Ondansetron Hcl
289 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Emgality Pen Galcanezumab-Gnlm | 538 |
| Gabapentin | 522 |
| Ubrelvy Ubrogepant | 491 |
| Nurtec Odt Rimegepant Sulfate | 374 |
| Naratriptan Hcl | 308 |
| Pregabalin | 300 |
| Ajovy Autoinjector Fremanezumab-Vfrm | 290 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 289 |
| Aimovig Autoinjector Erenumab-Aooe | 268 |
| Qulipta Atogepant | 236 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Neurology Physician Overview
How Robert Pearlman, M.D. fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.
19,866
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider
Robert Pearlman, M.D.'s 6,946 claims are above the specialty average of 1,309.
Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in Alabama
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alabama, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Pearlman.
Shruti Agnihotri
Birmingham, AL
Dr. Mohammad Aladawi
MD
Birmingham, AL
Dr. Anjaneyulu Alapati
M.D.
Huntsville, AL
Dr. Muhammad Ali
M.D.
Jasper, AL
Dr. Amit Arora
M.D.
Huntsville, AL
Compare Neurology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert Pearlman, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Robert Pearlman, M.D. specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in Birmingham, Alabama. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Robert Pearlman, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Robert Pearlman, M.D. wrote 6,946 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.7M in drug costs for 698 beneficiaries.
Where is Robert Pearlman, M.D. located? ▼
Robert Pearlman, M.D. is located at 2000 6TH AVE S, Birmingham, AL, 35233. Phone: (205) 801-7966.
What is Robert Pearlman, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Robert Pearlman, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265465660, issued on 07/09/2006.
Does Robert Pearlman, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Robert Pearlman, M.D.'s prescribing is 36% brand-name and 63% generic drugs by claim count, with $2.5M in brand drug costs.
Does Robert Pearlman, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Robert Pearlman, M.D. had 121 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.7%.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 19,866 Neurology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Neurology Physician provider writes 1,309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Robert Pearlman, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Robert Pearlman, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Emgality Pen, Gabapentin, Ubrelvy. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Robert Pearlman, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Robert Pearlman, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,946 Part D claims and 698 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Robert Pearlman, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Robert Pearlman, M.D.'s NPI is 1265465660 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
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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