2026 NPPES data Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1114585379 MD, PHD
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WILLIAM ALEXANDER, MD, PHD

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in BUFFALO, New York. 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
371
Medicare Part D claims · 111 beneficiaries · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: WILLIAM ALEXANDER, MD, PHD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BUFFALO, New York with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 371 claims across 111 beneficiaries — 5% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: WILLIAM ALEXANDER, MD, PHD filed 371 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BUFFALO, New York. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

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

WILLIAM ALEXANDER, MD, PHD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/03/2019

NPI 1114585379

Primary specialty

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician

Niche

1,524 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

371 71% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,275

Specialty distribution in New York

How Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among New York providers

New York providers

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within New York

1. Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within New York

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

WILLIAM ALEXANDER, MD, PHD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider practicing in BUFFALO, New York, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD, PHD. NPI: 1114585379. 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.

WILLIAM ALEXANDER, MD, PHD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding MD, PHD credentials at ELM AND CARLTON ST, BUFFALO, NY, 14263, with a listed phone of (716) 845-2300. NPI 1114585379 was issued on 06/03/2019. 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 371 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 111 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $17K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 37.2%. 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.

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,524 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 1,275 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

ELM AND CARLTON ST
BUFFALO, NY 14263

Provider Details

NPI 1114585379
Specialty Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Credentials MD, PHD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/03/2019

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where WILLIAM ALEXANDER, MD, PHD 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.

ROSWELL PARK CANCER INSTITUTE
BUFFALO, NY

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

License & disciplinary context — New York NYSBPMC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~100K New York medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to WILLIAM ALEXANDER, MD, PHD. To verify WILLIAM ALEXANDER, MD, PHD's current license status, search the NYSBPMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

312
Total board actions, New York 2023
Across 302 cases
3.12
Actions per 1,000 licensees
New York statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
89 cases

NYSBPMC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the New York disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

WILLIAM ALEXANDER, MD, PHD — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 371 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.

371
Total Claims
$17K
Total Drug Cost
111
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
531
Total Day Supply
14,473
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$5K
Generic Drug Cost
$10K
Opioid Claims
138 (37.2% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.66
Gender Split
52% female / 48% male
Age Distribution
<65: 31, 65-74: 58, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Oxycodone Hcl
43
Gabapentin
22
Methadone Hcl
22
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
18
Atorvastatin Calcium
17
Hydromorphone Hcl
17
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
17
Buprenorphine
15
Duloxetine Hcl
14
Fluticasone Propionate
12

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

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview

How WILLIAM ALEXANDER, MD, PHD fits within the Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

1,524
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
51
States with Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
1,275
Avg Claims per Provider

WILLIAM ALEXANDER, MD, PHD's 371 claims are below the specialty average of 1,275.

Nearby Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in New York

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

Compare Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WILLIAM ALEXANDER, MD, PHD's specialty?
WILLIAM ALEXANDER, MD, PHD specializes in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in BUFFALO, New York. Credentials: MD, PHD.
How much does WILLIAM ALEXANDER, MD, PHD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, WILLIAM ALEXANDER, MD, PHD wrote 371 Medicare Part D claims totaling $17K in drug costs for 111 beneficiaries.
Where is WILLIAM ALEXANDER, MD, PHD located?
WILLIAM ALEXANDER, MD, PHD is located at ELM AND CARLTON ST, BUFFALO, NY, 14263. Phone: (716) 845-2300.
What is WILLIAM ALEXANDER, MD, PHD's NPI number?
WILLIAM ALEXANDER, MD, PHD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1114585379, issued on 06/03/2019.
Does WILLIAM ALEXANDER, MD, PHD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
WILLIAM ALEXANDER, MD, PHD's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $5K in brand drug costs.
Does WILLIAM ALEXANDER, MD, PHD prescribe opioids?
Yes, WILLIAM ALEXANDER, MD, PHD had 138 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 37.2%.
How many Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,524 Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,275 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does WILLIAM ALEXANDER, MD, PHD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, WILLIAM ALEXANDER, MD, PHD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Gabapentin, Methadone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does WILLIAM ALEXANDER, MD, PHD accept Medicare?
WILLIAM ALEXANDER, MD, PHD appears in CMS Medicare data with 371 Part D claims and 111 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify WILLIAM ALEXANDER, MD, PHD's credentials?
WILLIAM ALEXANDER, MD, PHD's NPI is 1114585379 with credentials MD, PHD. 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.
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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