2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1386059202 MD
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SUSAN ALEXANDER, MD

Family Medicine Physician in ASHEVILLE, North Carolina. 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 · 172 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
93.5111/100
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What the federal data reveals: SUSAN ALEXANDER, MD is a Family Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ASHEVILLE, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 172 beneficiaries — 13% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.5111/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: SUSAN ALEXANDER, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 93.5111 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,860 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

SUSAN ALEXANDER, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

SUSAN ALEXANDER, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/30/2014

NPI 1386059202

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,860 46% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

MIPS final score

93.5111/100 10.411100000000005% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Family Medicine Physician share within North Carolina

1. Family Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Family Medicine Physician share within North Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SUSAN ALEXANDER, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Medicine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
93.5111/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Family Medicine Physician) — 93.5111/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Family Medicine Physician) — 93.5111/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

SUSAN ALEXANDER, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider practicing in ASHEVILLE, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1386059202. 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.

SUSAN ALEXANDER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 123 HENDERSONVILLE RD, ASHEVILLE, NC, 28803, with a listed phone of (828) 257-4730. NPI 1386059202 was issued on 06/30/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ALEXANDER 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 1,860 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 172 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $237K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.0%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 93.5111/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 84.2392), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

123 HENDERSONVILLE RD
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803

Provider Details

NPI 1386059202
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/30/2014

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

93.5111
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
84.2392
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SUSAN ALEXANDER, 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.

MOUNTAIN AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER INC
ASHEVILLE, NC

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

SUSAN ALEXANDER, MD — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 1,860 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.

1,860
Total Claims
$237K
Total Drug Cost
172
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,055
Total Day Supply
118,231
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$196K
Generic Drug Cost
$39K
Opioid Claims
55 (3.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
29

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.36
Gender Split
72% female / 28% male
Age Distribution
<65: 39, 65-74: 89, 75-84: 31, 85+: 13

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
95
Atorvastatin Calcium
94
Gabapentin
74
Lisinopril
66
Losartan Potassium
57
Amlodipine Besylate
52
Metoprolol Succinate
52
Famotidine
51
Hydrochlorothiazide
51
Omeprazole
48

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How SUSAN ALEXANDER, MD fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

SUSAN ALEXANDER, MD's 1,860 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as ALEXANDER.

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SUSAN ALEXANDER, MD's specialty?
SUSAN ALEXANDER, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in ASHEVILLE, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does SUSAN ALEXANDER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SUSAN ALEXANDER, MD wrote 1,860 Medicare Part D claims totaling $237K in drug costs for 172 beneficiaries.
What is SUSAN ALEXANDER, MD's Medicare quality score?
SUSAN ALEXANDER, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.5111/100 (Quality: 84.2392). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SUSAN ALEXANDER, MD located?
SUSAN ALEXANDER, MD is located at 123 HENDERSONVILLE RD, ASHEVILLE, NC, 28803. Phone: (828) 257-4730.
What is SUSAN ALEXANDER, MD's NPI number?
SUSAN ALEXANDER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386059202, issued on 06/30/2014.
Does SUSAN ALEXANDER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SUSAN ALEXANDER, MD's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $196K in brand drug costs.
Does SUSAN ALEXANDER, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, SUSAN ALEXANDER, MD had 55 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.0%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SUSAN ALEXANDER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SUSAN ALEXANDER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SUSAN ALEXANDER, MD accept Medicare?
SUSAN ALEXANDER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,860 Part D claims and 172 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SUSAN ALEXANDER, MD's credentials?
SUSAN ALEXANDER, MD's NPI is 1386059202 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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