2026 NPPES data Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1396723813 MD
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AHMET DIRICAN, MD

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in NEW BEDFORD, Massachusetts. 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
16K
Medicare Part D claims · 330 beneficiaries · Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 4K
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 18% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$470.39
9 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: AHMET DIRICAN, MD is a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in NEW BEDFORD, Massachusetts with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 16K claims across 330 beneficiaries — 18% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $470.39 across 9 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: AHMET DIRICAN, MD filed 16,136 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across NEW BEDFORD, Massachusetts. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

AHMET DIRICAN, MD 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).

AHMET DIRICAN, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/04/2006

NPI 1396723813

Primary specialty

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician

Niche

4,161 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

16,136 263% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 4,450

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Massachusetts

1. Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Massachusetts

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Geriatric 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).

AHMET DIRICAN, MD is a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider practicing in NEW BEDFORD, Massachusetts, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1396723813. 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.

AHMET DIRICAN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 726 COUNTY ST, NEW BEDFORD, MA, 02740, with a listed phone of (508) 984-5671. NPI 1396723813 was issued on 01/04/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DIRICAN 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 16,136 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 330 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2.2 million in drug spend, split 18% brand-name and 82% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.4%. 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.

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 4,161 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 4,450 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

726 COUNTY ST
NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740

Provider Details

NPI 1396723813
Specialty Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/04/2006

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 AHMET DIRICAN, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$470

Largest payer

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, 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.

License & disciplinary context — Massachusetts BORIM 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 ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to AHMET DIRICAN, MD. To verify AHMET DIRICAN, MD's current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases

BORIM 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 Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

AHMET DIRICAN, MD — brand share 18.0%
Specialty average (est.)

18% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 16,136 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.

16,136
Total Claims
$2.2M
Total Drug Cost
330
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
22,187
Total Day Supply
610,708
Brand vs Generic
18% brand / 82% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.9M
Generic Drug Cost
$330K
Opioid Claims
712 (4.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
286

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.19
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 51, 65-74: 84, 75-84: 100, 85+: 95

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Omeprazole
699
Atorvastatin Calcium
535
Trazodone Hcl
461
Xarelto
Rivaroxaban
416
Metoprolol Succinate
401
Clonazepam
361
Gabapentin
344
Rosuvastatin Calcium
340
Metformin Hcl
332
Amlodipine Besylate
320

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

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview

How AHMET DIRICAN, MD fits within the Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

4,161
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
4,450
Avg Claims per Provider

AHMET DIRICAN, MD's 16,136 claims are above the specialty average of 4,450.

Nearby Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Massachusetts

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

Compare Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AHMET DIRICAN, MD's specialty?
AHMET DIRICAN, MD specializes in Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in NEW BEDFORD, Massachusetts. Credentials: MD.
How much does AHMET DIRICAN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, AHMET DIRICAN, MD wrote 16,136 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.2M in drug costs for 330 beneficiaries.
Where is AHMET DIRICAN, MD located?
AHMET DIRICAN, MD is located at 726 COUNTY ST, NEW BEDFORD, MA, 02740. Phone: (508) 984-5671.
What is AHMET DIRICAN, MD's NPI number?
AHMET DIRICAN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396723813, issued on 01/04/2006.
Does AHMET DIRICAN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
AHMET DIRICAN, MD's prescribing is 18% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.9M in brand drug costs.
Does AHMET DIRICAN, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, AHMET DIRICAN, MD had 712 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.4%.
How many Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 4,161 Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 4,450 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does AHMET DIRICAN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, AHMET DIRICAN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Omeprazole, Atorvastatin Calcium, Trazodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does AHMET DIRICAN, MD accept Medicare?
AHMET DIRICAN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 16,136 Part D claims and 330 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify AHMET DIRICAN, MD's credentials?
AHMET DIRICAN, MD's NPI is 1396723813 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.
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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