2026 NPPES data Rheumatology Physician NPI 1225121965 MD, MPH
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ALPANA DHAR, MD, MPH

Rheumatology Physician in BURLINGTON, 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
713
Medicare Part D claims · 111 beneficiaries · Rheumatology Physician avg: 2K
Industry payments
$190.69
10 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ALPANA DHAR, MD, MPH is a Rheumatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BURLINGTON, Massachusetts with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 713 claims across 111 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $190.69 across 10 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ALPANA DHAR, MD, MPH filed 713 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BURLINGTON, Massachusetts. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ALPANA DHAR, MD, MPH 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).

ALPANA DHAR, MD, MPH at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/02/2006

NPI 1225121965

Primary specialty

Rheumatology Physician

Mid-sized

6,181 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

713 65% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,054

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Rheumatology Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Rheumatology Physician share within Massachusetts

1. Rheumatology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Rheumatology Physician share within Massachusetts

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Rheumatology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Rheumatology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Rheumatology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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

ALPANA DHAR, MD, MPH is a Rheumatology Physician provider practicing in BURLINGTON, Massachusetts, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD, MPH. NPI: 1225121965. 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.

ALPANA DHAR, MD, MPH appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Rheumatology Physician provider holding MD, MPH credentials at 41 MALL ROAD, BURLINGTON, MA, 01805, with a listed phone of (781) 744-8085. NPI 1225121965 was issued on 10/02/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DHAR 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 713 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 111 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $305K in drug spend. 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.

Rheumatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,181 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 2,054 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

41 MALL ROAD
BURLINGTON, MA 01805

Provider Details

NPI 1225121965
Specialty Rheumatology Physician
Credentials MD, MPH
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/02/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ALPANA DHAR, MD, MPH 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.

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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 ALPANA DHAR, MD, MPH. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$191

Largest payer

Amgen 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 ALPANA DHAR, MD, MPH. To verify ALPANA DHAR, MD, MPH'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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

713
Total Claims
$305K
Total Drug Cost
111
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,417
Total Day Supply
41,842
Generic Drug Cost
$26K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.49
Gender Split
74% female / 26% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate
216
Methotrexate
Methotrexate Sodium
129
Prednisone
118
Folic Acid
63
Leflunomide
49
Allopurinol
36
Actemra Actpen
Tocilizumab
15
Enbrel Mini
Etanercept
13

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

Rheumatology Physician Overview

How ALPANA DHAR, MD, MPH fits within the Rheumatology Physician landscape nationally.

6,181
Rheumatology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Rheumatology Physician
2,054
Avg Claims per Provider

ALPANA DHAR, MD, MPH's 713 claims are below the specialty average of 2,054.

Nearby Rheumatology Physician Providers in Massachusetts

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

Compare Rheumatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ALPANA DHAR, MD, MPH's specialty?
ALPANA DHAR, MD, MPH specializes in Rheumatology Physician and practices in BURLINGTON, Massachusetts. Credentials: MD, MPH.
How much does ALPANA DHAR, MD, MPH prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ALPANA DHAR, MD, MPH wrote 713 Medicare Part D claims totaling $305K in drug costs for 111 beneficiaries.
Where is ALPANA DHAR, MD, MPH located?
ALPANA DHAR, MD, MPH is located at 41 MALL ROAD, BURLINGTON, MA, 01805. Phone: (781) 744-8085.
What is ALPANA DHAR, MD, MPH's NPI number?
ALPANA DHAR, MD, MPH's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225121965, issued on 10/02/2006.
How many Rheumatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 6,181 Rheumatology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Rheumatology Physician provider writes 2,054 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ALPANA DHAR, MD, MPH prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ALPANA DHAR, MD, MPH's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate, Methotrexate, Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ALPANA DHAR, MD, MPH accept Medicare?
ALPANA DHAR, MD, MPH appears in CMS Medicare data with 713 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 ALPANA DHAR, MD, MPH's credentials?
ALPANA DHAR, MD, MPH's NPI is 1225121965 with credentials MD, MPH. 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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