2026 NPPES data Legal Medicine NPI 1376524017 MD
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STEPHEN WINSTON, MD

Legal Medicine in FAIRHOPE, 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 239 beneficiaries · Legal Medicine avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 19% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$502.65
32 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: STEPHEN WINSTON, MD is a Legal Medicine ([object Object]) practicing in FAIRHOPE, Alabama with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 4K claims across 239 beneficiaries — 19% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $502.65 across 32 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: STEPHEN WINSTON, MD filed 3,747 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across FAIRHOPE, Alabama. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

STEPHEN WINSTON, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/09/2005

NPI 1376524017

Primary specialty

Legal Medicine

Niche

1,067 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,747 33% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,821

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Legal Medicine compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Legal Medicine share within Alabama

1. Legal Medicine42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Legal Medicine share within Alabama

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Legal Medicine) — 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.

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STEPHEN WINSTON, MD is a Legal Medicine provider practicing in FAIRHOPE, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1376524017. 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.

STEPHEN WINSTON, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Legal Medicine provider holding MD credentials at 770 MIDDLE ST, FAIRHOPE, AL, 36532, with a listed phone of (251) 928-1191. NPI 1376524017 was issued on 11/09/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WINSTON 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 3,747 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 239 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $584K in drug spend, split 19% brand-name and 81% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.6%. 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.

Legal Medicine is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,067 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 2,821 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

770 MIDDLE ST
FAIRHOPE, AL 36532

Provider Details

NPI 1376524017
Specialty Legal Medicine
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/09/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where STEPHEN WINSTON, 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.

FAMILY PRACTICE ASSOCIATES OF MONTROSE, PA
FAIRHOPE, 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).

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 STEPHEN WINSTON, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$503

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

STEPHEN WINSTON, MD — brand share 19.0%
Specialty average (est.)

19% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 3,747 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.

3,747
Total Claims
$584K
Total Drug Cost
239
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,930
Total Day Supply
196,896
Brand vs Generic
19% brand / 81% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$491K
Generic Drug Cost
$92K
Opioid Claims
174 (4.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
214

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.96
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 14, 65-74: 102, 75-84: 101, 85+: 22

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Levothyroxine Sodium
203
Atorvastatin Calcium
145
Amlodipine Besylate
112
Mounjaro
Tirzepatide
87
Ozempic
Semaglutide
87
Azithromycin
77
Gabapentin
77
Losartan Potassium
76
Omeprazole
72
Rosuvastatin Calcium
71

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

Legal Medicine Overview

How STEPHEN WINSTON, MD fits within the Legal Medicine landscape nationally.

1,067
Legal Medicine Providers in US
51
States with Legal Medicine
2,821
Avg Claims per Provider

STEPHEN WINSTON, MD's 3,747 claims are above the specialty average of 2,821.

Nearby Legal Medicine Providers in Alabama

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

Compare Legal Medicine nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STEPHEN WINSTON, MD's specialty?
STEPHEN WINSTON, MD specializes in Legal Medicine and practices in FAIRHOPE, Alabama. Credentials: MD.
How much does STEPHEN WINSTON, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, STEPHEN WINSTON, MD wrote 3,747 Medicare Part D claims totaling $584K in drug costs for 239 beneficiaries.
Where is STEPHEN WINSTON, MD located?
STEPHEN WINSTON, MD is located at 770 MIDDLE ST, FAIRHOPE, AL, 36532. Phone: (251) 928-1191.
What is STEPHEN WINSTON, MD's NPI number?
STEPHEN WINSTON, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376524017, issued on 11/09/2005.
Does STEPHEN WINSTON, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
STEPHEN WINSTON, MD's prescribing is 19% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $491K in brand drug costs.
Does STEPHEN WINSTON, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, STEPHEN WINSTON, MD had 174 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.6%.
How many Legal Medicine providers are there in the US?
There are 1,067 Legal Medicine providers across 51 states in the US. The average Legal Medicine provider writes 2,821 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does STEPHEN WINSTON, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, STEPHEN WINSTON, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does STEPHEN WINSTON, MD accept Medicare?
STEPHEN WINSTON, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,747 Part D claims and 239 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify STEPHEN WINSTON, MD's credentials?
STEPHEN WINSTON, MD's NPI is 1376524017 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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