2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1801808969 MD
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STANFORD DOWNS, MD

Neurology Physician in ANCHORAGE, Alaska. 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 · 101 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
Industry payments
$3.7K
141 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: STANFORD DOWNS, MD is a Neurology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ANCHORAGE, Alaska with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 101 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $3.7K across 141 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: STANFORD DOWNS, MD filed 1,681 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across ANCHORAGE, Alaska. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

STANFORD DOWNS, 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).

STANFORD DOWNS, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/13/2006

NPI 1801808969

Primary specialty

Neurology Physician

Mid-sized

19,866 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,681 28% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,309

Specialty distribution in Alaska

How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Alaska providers

Alaska providers

Neurology Physician share within Alaska

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

STANFORD DOWNS, MD is a Neurology Physician provider practicing in ANCHORAGE, Alaska, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1801808969. 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.

STANFORD DOWNS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2741 DEBARR RD STE 413, ANCHORAGE, AK, 99508, with a listed phone of (907) 277-1623. NPI 1801808969 was issued on 08/13/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DOWNS 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 1,681 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 101 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $707K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.8%. 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.

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

2741 DEBARR RD STE 413
ANCHORAGE, AK 99508

Provider Details

NPI 1801808969
Specialty Neurology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/13/2006

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 STANFORD DOWNS, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$3.7K

Largest payer

EMD Serono, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,681
Total Claims
$707K
Total Drug Cost
101
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,724
Total Day Supply
71,148
Generic Drug Cost
$221K
Opioid Claims
30 (1.8% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.11
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male
Age Distribution
<65: 21, 65-74: 59, 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.

Drug Claims
Carbamazepine Er
Carbamazepine
116
Gabapentin
90
Venlafaxine Hcl Er
Venlafaxine Hcl
78
Nortriptyline Hcl
58
Risperidone
58
Topiramate
55
Clonazepam
51
Levetiracetam Er
Levetiracetam
46
Atorvastatin Calcium
45
Phenytoin Sodium Extended
42

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

Neurology Physician Overview

How STANFORD DOWNS, MD 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

STANFORD DOWNS, MD's 1,681 claims are above the specialty average of 1,309.

Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in Alaska

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STANFORD DOWNS, MD's specialty?
STANFORD DOWNS, MD specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in ANCHORAGE, Alaska. Credentials: MD.
How much does STANFORD DOWNS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, STANFORD DOWNS, MD wrote 1,681 Medicare Part D claims totaling $707K in drug costs for 101 beneficiaries.
Where is STANFORD DOWNS, MD located?
STANFORD DOWNS, MD is located at 2741 DEBARR RD STE 413, ANCHORAGE, AK, 99508. Phone: (907) 277-1623.
What is STANFORD DOWNS, MD's NPI number?
STANFORD DOWNS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801808969, issued on 08/13/2006.
Does STANFORD DOWNS, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, STANFORD DOWNS, MD had 30 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.8%.
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 STANFORD DOWNS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, STANFORD DOWNS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Carbamazepine Er, Gabapentin, Venlafaxine Hcl Er. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does STANFORD DOWNS, MD accept Medicare?
STANFORD DOWNS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,681 Part D claims and 101 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify STANFORD DOWNS, MD's credentials?
STANFORD DOWNS, MD's NPI is 1801808969 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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