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2026 NPPES data Medical Oncology Physician NPI 1780660209 M.D.
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Medical Oncology Physician in Rochester, Minnesota.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 3,815 in Medical Oncology 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
269
Medicare Part D claims · 76 beneficiaries · Medical Oncology Physician avg: 689
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.0K
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
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
Steven Alberts, M.D. filed 269 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Medical Oncology Physician in Rochester, Minnesota, prescribing 87% generic.
- 269
- Part D claims, 2023
- 87%
- generic prescribing
- $1.0K
- 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.
Steven Alberts, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
269 49th percentile higher than 49% 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-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Steven Alberts, 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 Steven Alberts, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Medical Oncology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
269 61% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Minnesota
How Medical Oncology Physician compares to other specialties among Minnesota 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 Medical Oncology 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).
Steven Alberts, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Oncology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 200 1ST ST SW, Rochester, MN, 55905, with a listed phone of (507) 284-2511. NPI 1780660209 was issued on 12/16/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 269 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 76 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $193K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.8%.
Medical Oncology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,815 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 689 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 | 1780660209 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Medical Oncology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 12/16/2005 |
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 Steven Alberts, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$1.0K
Largest payer
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Most common payment type
Consulting Fee
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
Steven Alberts, M.D. - brand share 13.0%
Medical Oncology Physician average
13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 269 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.
269
Total Claims
$193K
Total Drug Cost
76
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 309
- Total Day Supply
- 5,530
- Brand vs Generic
- 13% brand / 87% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $184K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $9K
- Opioid Claims
- 21 (7.8% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 17
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.40
- Gender Split
- 43% female / 57% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Steven Alberts, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Ondansetron Hcl
Ondansetron Hcl
31 claims
- Prochlorperazine M…
Prochlorperazine Maleate
28 claims
- Dexamethasone
Dexamethasone
26 claims
- Loperamide
Loperamide
26 claims
- Creon 11
Creon
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Ondansetron Hcl | 31 |
| Prochlorperazine Maleate | 28 |
| Dexamethasone | 26 |
| Loperamide Loperamide Hcl | 26 |
| Creon Lipase/Protease/Amylase | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Medical Oncology Physician Overview
How Steven Alberts, M.D. fits within the Medical Oncology Physician landscape nationally.
3,815
Medical Oncology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Medical Oncology Physician
689
Avg Claims per Provider
Steven Alberts, M.D.'s 269 claims are below the specialty average of 689.
Nearby Medical Oncology Physician Providers in Minnesota
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Minnesota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Alberts.
Dr. Alex Adjei
MD PHD
Rochester, MN
Dr. Melissa Allard
RN
Minneapolis, MN
Dr. Emmanuel Antonarakis
M.D.
Minneapolis, MN
Dr. Heather Beckwith
M.D.
Maple Grove, MN
Dr. Deepti Behl
M.D.
Rochester, MN
Compare Medical Oncology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Steven Alberts, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Steven Alberts, M.D. specializes in Medical Oncology Physician and practices in Rochester, Minnesota. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Steven Alberts, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Steven Alberts, M.D. wrote 269 Medicare Part D claims totaling $193K in drug costs for 76 beneficiaries.
Where is Steven Alberts, M.D. located? ▼
Steven Alberts, M.D. is located at 200 1ST ST SW, Rochester, MN, 55905. Phone: (507) 284-2511.
What is Steven Alberts, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Steven Alberts, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780660209, issued on 12/16/2005.
Does Steven Alberts, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Steven Alberts, M.D.'s prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $184K in brand drug costs.
Does Steven Alberts, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Steven Alberts, M.D. had 21 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.8%.
How many Medical Oncology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 3,815 Medical Oncology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Medical Oncology Physician provider writes 689 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Steven Alberts, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Steven Alberts, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Ondansetron Hcl, Prochlorperazine Maleate, Dexamethasone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Steven Alberts, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Steven Alberts, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 269 Part D claims and 76 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Steven Alberts, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Steven Alberts, M.D.'s NPI is 1780660209 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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