2026 NPPES data Research Study Specialist NPI 1659555167 MD, PHD, MSC
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AYAKO SUZUKI, MD, PHD, MSC

Research Study Specialist in DURHAM, North Carolina. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Industry payments
$56.53
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

AYAKO SUZUKI, MD, PHD, MSC is a Research Study Specialist in DURHAM, North Carolina, listed in the federal CMS National Provider Identifier registry.

$56.53
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

What does the federal data show about AYAKO SUZUKI, MD, PHD, MSC?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/19/2007

NPI 1659555167

Primary specialty

Research Study Specialist

Rare

472 US NPIs in this specialty

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Research Study Specialist compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Research Study Specialist share within North Carolina

1. Research Study Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Research Study Specialist share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Research Study Specialist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Research Study Specialist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Research Study Specialist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Research Study Specialist) — 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).

AYAKO SUZUKI, MD, PHD, MSC is a Research Study Specialist provider practicing in DURHAM, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD, PHD, MSC. NPI: 1659555167. 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.

AYAKO SUZUKI, MD, PHD, MSC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Research Study Specialist provider holding MD, PHD, MSC credentials at 200 TRENT DR DUKE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CTR, DURHAM, NC, 27710, with a listed phone of (919) 668-8891. NPI 1659555167 was issued on 12/19/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SUZUKI 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 prescribing data is not currently published for this NPI, which typically means the provider either wrote fewer than 11 Part D claims in the most recent reporting year, does not participate in Medicare, or practices in a specialty that rarely prescribes outpatient drugs. Absence of prescribing data is not a quality signal — many Research Study Specialist providers operate outside Part D entirely.

Research Study Specialist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 472 enrolled providers across 41 states and an average of 601 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

200 TRENT DR DUKE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CTR
DURHAM, NC 27710

Provider Details

NPI 1659555167
Specialty Research Study Specialist
Credentials MD, PHD, MSC
Gender Female
NPI Issued 12/19/2007

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 AYAKO SUZUKI, MD, PHD, MSC. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$57

Largest payer

Madrigal Pharmaceuticals

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.

Research Study Specialist Overview

How AYAKO SUZUKI, MD, PHD, MSC fits within the Research Study Specialist landscape nationally.

472
Research Study Specialist Providers in US
41
States with Research Study Specialist
601
Avg Claims per Provider

Nearby Research Study Specialist Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as SUZUKI.

Compare Research Study Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AYAKO SUZUKI, MD, PHD, MSC's specialty?
AYAKO SUZUKI, MD, PHD, MSC specializes in Research Study Specialist and practices in DURHAM, North Carolina. Credentials: MD, PHD, MSC.
Where is AYAKO SUZUKI, MD, PHD, MSC located?
AYAKO SUZUKI, MD, PHD, MSC is located at 200 TRENT DR DUKE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CTR, DURHAM, NC, 27710. Phone: (919) 668-8891.
What is AYAKO SUZUKI, MD, PHD, MSC's NPI number?
AYAKO SUZUKI, MD, PHD, MSC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659555167, issued on 12/19/2007.
How many Research Study Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 472 Research Study Specialist providers across 41 states in the US. The average Research Study Specialist provider writes 601 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does AYAKO SUZUKI, MD, PHD, MSC accept Medicare?
AYAKO SUZUKI, MD, PHD, MSC appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify AYAKO SUZUKI, MD, PHD, MSC's credentials?
AYAKO SUZUKI, MD, PHD, MSC's NPI is 1659555167 with credentials MD, PHD, MSC. 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.
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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