NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician NPI 1851320501 M.D.
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in Cullman, Alabama.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 15,618 in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 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
640
Medicare Part D claims · 55 beneficiaries · Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician avg: 793
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Theodore Powers, M.D. filed 640 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in Cullman, Alabama, prescribing 92% generic.
- 640
- Part D claims, 2024
- 92%
- generic prescribing
- ≥68th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Theodore Powers, M.D.
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1851320501), first enumerated 07/02/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 640 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Board certification signal
Practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty; board certification not confirmed in federal records.
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1851320501 · Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MID · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1851320501
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MID 16K Physical Medicine
- RX-LIGHT 640
- BOOK-THIN 144 in Alabama
- PHOTO-ENUM Fredric Zimmerman, DO · 2006
Theodore Powers, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
640 ≥ 68th percentile 68% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Theodore Powers, 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 Theodore Powers, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
Medicare Part D claims
640 19% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Alabama
How Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1851320501 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/02/2006 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Theodore Powers, M.D. - brand share 8.0%
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician average
8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 640 2024 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 2024.
640
Total Claims
$42K
Total Drug Cost
55
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 647
- Total Day Supply
- 18,344
- Brand vs Generic
- 8% brand / 92% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $27K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $15K
- Opioid Claims
- 508 (79.4% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.47
- Gender Split
- 58% female / 42% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 12, 65-74: 20, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Theodore Powers, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
160 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin…
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
125 claims
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
64 claims
- Gabapentin 55
Gabapentin
55 claims
- Tramadol Hcl 38
Tramadol Hcl
38 claims
- Hydromorphone Hcl 27
Hydromorphone Hcl
27 claims
- Morphine Sulfate Er 24
Morphine Sulfate Er
24 claims
- Oxycontin 24
Oxycontin
24 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 160 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 125 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 64 |
| Gabapentin | 55 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 38 |
| Hydromorphone Hcl | 27 |
| Morphine Sulfate Er Morphine Sulfate | 24 |
| Oxycontin Oxycodone Hcl | 24 |
| Buprenorphine | 22 |
| Baclofen | 15 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Overview
How Theodore Powers, M.D. fits within the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician landscape nationally.
15,618
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Providers in US
54
States with Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
793
Avg Claims per Provider
Theodore Powers, M.D.'s 640 claims are below the specialty average of 793.
Nationwide Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Powers, both outside Alabama so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Providers in Alabama
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alabama, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Powers.
One of 144 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician providers enrolled in Alabama, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Ryan Aaron
M.D.
Huntsville, AL
Dr. Zoubair Ahmed
MD
Birmingham, AL
Dr. Keith Anderson
DO
Huntsville, AL
Mary Arminio
Opelika, AL
Dr. Frederick Aziz
M.D.
Montgomery, AL
Compare Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Theodore Powers, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Theodore Powers, M.D. specializes in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician and practices in Cullman, Alabama. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Theodore Powers, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Theodore Powers, M.D. wrote 640 Medicare Part D claims totaling $42K in drug costs for 55 beneficiaries.
Where is Theodore Powers, M.D. located? ▼
Theodore Powers, M.D. is located at 1942 AL HWY 157, Cullman, AL, 35058. Phone: (256) 736-8998.
What is Theodore Powers, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Theodore Powers, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851320501, issued on 07/02/2006.
Does Theodore Powers, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Theodore Powers, M.D.'s prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $27K in brand drug costs.
Does Theodore Powers, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Theodore Powers, M.D. had 508 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 79.4%.
How many Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 15,618 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider writes 793 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Theodore Powers, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Theodore Powers, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Oxycodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Theodore Powers, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Theodore Powers, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 640 Part D claims and 55 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Theodore Powers, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Theodore Powers, M.D.'s NPI is 1851320501 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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