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RODNEY ALFORD, M.D.

Pediatrics Physician in KANKAKEE, Illinois. 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 · 178 beneficiaries · Pediatrics Physician avg: 762
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$209.95
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

RODNEY ALFORD, M.D. filed 1,770 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pediatrics Physician in KANKAKEE, Illinois, prescribing 84% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
84%
generic prescribing
$209.95
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.

RODNEY ALFORD, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,770 Top 17% higher than 83% 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%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 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

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

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

RODNEY ALFORD, M.D. 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 RODNEY ALFORD, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/09/2006

NPI 1427128909

Primary specialty

Pediatrics Physician

High-volume

80,574 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,770 132% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 762

Specialty distribution in Illinois

How Pediatrics Physician compares to other specialties among Illinois providers

Illinois providers

Pediatrics Physician share within Illinois

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

RODNEY ALFORD, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatrics Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 401 N WALL ST, KANKAKEE, IL, 60901, with a listed phone of (815) 937-2044. NPI 1427128909 was issued on 11/09/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ALFORD 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 1,770 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 178 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $224K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% 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.

Pediatrics Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 80,574 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 762 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

401 N WALL ST
KANKAKEE, IL 60901

Provider Details

NPI 1427128909
Specialty Pediatrics Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/09/2006

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 RODNEY ALFORD, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$210

Largest payer

Novo Nordisk 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 — Illinois IDFPR 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 ~42K Illinois medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to RODNEY ALFORD, M.D.. To verify RODNEY ALFORD, M.D.'s current license status, search the IDFPR public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

106
Total board actions, Illinois 2023
Across 103 cases
2.52
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Illinois statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
38 cases

IDFPR 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 Illinois disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

RODNEY ALFORD, M.D. — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 1,770 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.

1,770
Total Claims
$224K
Total Drug Cost
178
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,394
Total Day Supply
98,859
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$192K
Generic Drug Cost
$30K
Antibiotic Claims
31

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.40
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 30, 65-74: 71, 75-84: 49, 85+: 28

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What RODNEY ALFORD, M.D. 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
Montelukast Sodium
104
Atorvastatin Calcium
61
Levothyroxine Sodium
54
Losartan Potassium
53
Pantoprazole Sodium
48
Meloxicam
44
Fluticasone Propionate
43
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
41
Lisinopril
38
Gabapentin
36

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

Pediatrics Physician Overview

How RODNEY ALFORD, M.D. fits within the Pediatrics Physician landscape nationally.

80,574
Pediatrics Physician Providers in US
56
States with Pediatrics Physician
762
Avg Claims per Provider

RODNEY ALFORD, M.D.'s 1,770 claims are above the specialty average of 762.

Nearby Pediatrics Physician Providers in Illinois

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

Compare Pediatrics Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RODNEY ALFORD, M.D.'s specialty?
RODNEY ALFORD, M.D. specializes in Pediatrics Physician and practices in KANKAKEE, Illinois. Credentials: M.D..
How much does RODNEY ALFORD, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RODNEY ALFORD, M.D. wrote 1,770 Medicare Part D claims totaling $224K in drug costs for 178 beneficiaries.
Where is RODNEY ALFORD, M.D. located?
RODNEY ALFORD, M.D. is located at 401 N WALL ST, KANKAKEE, IL, 60901. Phone: (815) 937-2044.
What is RODNEY ALFORD, M.D.'s NPI number?
RODNEY ALFORD, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427128909, issued on 11/09/2006.
Does RODNEY ALFORD, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RODNEY ALFORD, M.D.'s prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $192K in brand drug costs.
How many Pediatrics Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 80,574 Pediatrics Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Pediatrics Physician provider writes 762 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RODNEY ALFORD, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RODNEY ALFORD, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Montelukast Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RODNEY ALFORD, M.D. accept Medicare?
RODNEY ALFORD, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,770 Part D claims and 178 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RODNEY ALFORD, M.D.'s credentials?
RODNEY ALFORD, M.D.'s NPI is 1427128909 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

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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