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VALERIE STAPLES, DO

General Practice Physician in FOLEY, 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 266 beneficiaries · General Practice Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$378.94
10 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

VALERIE STAPLES, DO reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,186 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

75/100
MIPS score · -8 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
89%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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.

VALERIE STAPLES, DO's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

75 15th percentile higher than 15% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

VALERIE STAPLES, DO practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about VALERIE STAPLES, DO?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/13/2009

NPI 1629303458

Primary specialty

General Practice Physician

Mid-sized

16,677 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,186 59% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,872

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How General Practice Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

General Practice Physician share within Alabama

1. General Practice Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
General Practice Physician share within Alabama

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

VALERIE STAPLES, DO's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the General Practice Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (General Practice Physician) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%75%
MIPS final score (General Practice Physician) — 75/100 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).

VALERIE STAPLES, DO is a General Practice Physician provider practicing in FOLEY, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DO. NPI: 1629303458. 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.

VALERIE STAPLES, DO appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a General Practice Physician provider holding DO credentials at 205 W ORANGE AVE, FOLEY, AL, 36535, with a listed phone of (251) 424-4244. NPI 1629303458 was issued on 10/13/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what STAPLES 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 1,186 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 266 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $90K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.6%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

General Practice Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,677 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,872 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

205 W ORANGE AVE
FOLEY, AL 36535

Provider Details

NPI 1629303458
Specialty General Practice Physician
Credentials DO
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/13/2009

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where VALERIE STAPLES, DO 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.

FOLEY FAMILY PRACTICE MANAGEMENT
FOLEY, AL
FRANKLIN PRIMARY HEALTH CENTER, INC.
FOLEY, 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 VALERIE STAPLES, DO. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$379

Largest payer

Gilead Sciences, 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

VALERIE STAPLES, DO — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 1,186 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.

1,186
Total Claims
$90K
Total Drug Cost
266
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,484
Total Day Supply
68,000
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$67K
Generic Drug Cost
$23K
Opioid Claims
19 (1.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
149

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.20
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male
Age Distribution
<65: 49, 65-74: 124, 75-84: 74, 85+: 19

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Doxycycline Hyclate
59
Lisinopril
45
Amlodipine Besylate
37
Levothyroxine Sodium
36
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
35
Atorvastatin Calcium
35
Pantoprazole Sodium
32
Hydrochlorothiazide
30
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro
Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst
27
Losartan Potassium
25

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

General Practice Physician Overview

How VALERIE STAPLES, DO fits within the General Practice Physician landscape nationally.

16,677
General Practice Physician Providers in US
56
States with General Practice Physician
2,872
Avg Claims per Provider

VALERIE STAPLES, DO's 1,186 claims are below the specialty average of 2,872.

Nearby General Practice Physician Providers in Alabama

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

Compare General Practice Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VALERIE STAPLES, DO's specialty?
VALERIE STAPLES, DO specializes in General Practice Physician and practices in FOLEY, Alabama. Credentials: DO.
How much does VALERIE STAPLES, DO prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, VALERIE STAPLES, DO wrote 1,186 Medicare Part D claims totaling $90K in drug costs for 266 beneficiaries.
What is VALERIE STAPLES, DO's Medicare quality score?
VALERIE STAPLES, DO has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is VALERIE STAPLES, DO located?
VALERIE STAPLES, DO is located at 205 W ORANGE AVE, FOLEY, AL, 36535. Phone: (251) 424-4244.
What is VALERIE STAPLES, DO's NPI number?
VALERIE STAPLES, DO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629303458, issued on 10/13/2009.
Does VALERIE STAPLES, DO prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
VALERIE STAPLES, DO's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $67K in brand drug costs.
Does VALERIE STAPLES, DO prescribe opioids?
Yes, VALERIE STAPLES, DO had 19 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.6%.
How many General Practice Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,677 General Practice Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average General Practice Physician provider writes 2,872 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does VALERIE STAPLES, DO prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, VALERIE STAPLES, DO's most frequently prescribed drugs include Doxycycline Hyclate, Lisinopril, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does VALERIE STAPLES, DO accept Medicare?
VALERIE STAPLES, DO appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,186 Part D claims and 266 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify VALERIE STAPLES, DO's credentials?
VALERIE STAPLES, DO's NPI is 1629303458 with credentials DO. 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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