NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1588821292 M.D.
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Specialist in Edison, New Jersey.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 69,658 in Specialist, 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
323
Medicare Part D claims · 161 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
59%
generic claims · 41% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$180.35
3 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
Suraj Alva, M.D. filed 323 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Specialist in Edison, New Jersey, prescribing 59% generic.
- 323
- Part D claims, 2023
- 59%
- generic prescribing
- $180.35
- 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.
Suraj Alva, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
323 Top 43% higher than 57% 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
What does the federal data show about Suraj Alva, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Specialist
Medicare Part D claims
323 78% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in New Jersey
How Specialist compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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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Suraj Alva, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding M.D. credentials at 3900 PARK AVE, Edison, NJ, 08820, with a listed phone of (732) 494-6640. NPI 1588821292 was issued on 05/20/2008.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 323 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 161 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $59K in drug spend, split 41% brand-name and 59% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.0%.
Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,658 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1588821292 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Specialist |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 05/20/2008 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Suraj Alva, 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.
Practice Associates Medical Group
Summit, NJ
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 Suraj Alva, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$180
Largest payer
Medtronic, 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 · Above average
Suraj Alva, M.D. - brand share 41.0%
Specialist average
41% brand-name claims vs 59% generic, on 323 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.
323
Total Claims
$59K
Total Drug Cost
161
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 355
- Total Day Supply
- 5,321
- Brand vs Generic
- 41% brand / 59% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $52K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $6K
- Opioid Claims
- 13 (4.0% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 73
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.25
- Gender Split
- 55% female / 45% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Suraj Alva, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Clenpiq
Clenpiq
59 claims
- Linzess
Linzess
46 claims
- Metronidazole
Metronidazole
34 claims
- Hydrocortisone
Hydrocortisone
31 claims
- Neomycin Sulfate 22
Neomycin Sulfate
22 claims
- Clobetasol Propion… 19
Clobetasol Propionate
19 claims
- Cholestyramine 14
Cholestyramine
14 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Clenpiq Sod Picosulf/Mag Ox/Citric Ac | 59 |
| Linzess Linaclotide | 46 |
| Metronidazole | 34 |
| Hydrocortisone | 31 |
| Neomycin Sulfate | 22 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 19 |
| Cholestyramine Cholestyramine (With Sugar) | 14 |
| Gavilyte-G "Peg3350/Sod Sulf | N/A |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Specialist Overview
How Suraj Alva, M.D. fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.
69,658
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider
Suraj Alva, M.D.'s 323 claims are below the specialty average of 1,474.
Nearby Specialist Providers in New Jersey
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Alva.
Lisa Abate
Hainesport, NJ
Dr. Ziad Abbud
MD
Neptune, NJ
Dr. Yaakov Abdelhak
M.D.
Hackensack, NJ
Aliyah Abdullah-Griffin
Carteret, NJ
Dr. Vanjelo Abellar
RPT
Carteret, NJ
Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Suraj Alva, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Suraj Alva, M.D. specializes in Specialist and practices in Edison, New Jersey. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Suraj Alva, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Suraj Alva, M.D. wrote 323 Medicare Part D claims totaling $59K in drug costs for 161 beneficiaries.
Where is Suraj Alva, M.D. located? ▼
Suraj Alva, M.D. is located at 3900 PARK AVE, Edison, NJ, 08820. Phone: (732) 494-6640.
What is Suraj Alva, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Suraj Alva, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588821292, issued on 05/20/2008.
Does Suraj Alva, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Suraj Alva, M.D.'s prescribing is 41% brand-name and 59% generic drugs by claim count, with $52K in brand drug costs.
Does Suraj Alva, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Suraj Alva, M.D. had 13 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.0%.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 69,658 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Suraj Alva, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Suraj Alva, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Clenpiq, Linzess, Metronidazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Suraj Alva, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Suraj Alva, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 323 Part D claims and 161 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Suraj Alva, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Suraj Alva, M.D.'s NPI is 1588821292 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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