2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1033180385 M.D.
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BRIAN ASH, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician in BRIGHTON, 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
858
Medicare Part D claims · 92 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
What the federal data reveals: BRIAN ASH, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BRIGHTON, Massachusetts with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 858 claims across 92 beneficiaries .

What stands out: BRIAN ASH, M.D. filed 858 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BRIGHTON, Massachusetts. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

BRIAN ASH, M.D. 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).

BRIAN ASH, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/26/2006

NPI 1033180385

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

858 68% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Massachusetts

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

BRIAN ASH, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider practicing in BRIGHTON, Massachusetts, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1033180385. 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.

BRIAN ASH, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 736 CAMBRIDGE ST, BRIGHTON, MA, 02135, with a listed phone of (617) 782-5316. NPI 1033180385 was issued on 01/26/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ASH 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 858 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 92 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $49K 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.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

736 CAMBRIDGE ST
BRIGHTON, MA 02135

Provider Details

NPI 1033180385
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/26/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BRIAN ASH, M.D. 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.

BRIGHAM AND WOMENS PHYSICIANS ORGANIZATION INC
BOSTON, MA

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 — 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 BRIAN ASH, M.D.. To verify BRIAN ASH, M.D.'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.

858
Total Claims
$49K
Total Drug Cost
92
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,029
Total Day Supply
59,543
Generic Drug Cost
$21K
Antibiotic Claims
13

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.14
Gender Split
54% female / 46% 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
83
Lisinopril
54
Omeprazole
45
Amlodipine Besylate
34
Losartan Potassium
34
Gabapentin
31
Rosuvastatin Calcium
31
Citalopram Hbr
Citalopram Hydrobromide
27
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
26
Tamsulosin Hcl
25

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How BRIAN ASH, M.D. fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

BRIAN ASH, M.D.'s 858 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Massachusetts

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRIAN ASH, M.D.'s specialty?
BRIAN ASH, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in BRIGHTON, Massachusetts. Credentials: M.D..
How much does BRIAN ASH, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRIAN ASH, M.D. wrote 858 Medicare Part D claims totaling $49K in drug costs for 92 beneficiaries.
Where is BRIAN ASH, M.D. located?
BRIAN ASH, M.D. is located at 736 CAMBRIDGE ST, BRIGHTON, MA, 02135. Phone: (617) 782-5316.
What is BRIAN ASH, M.D.'s NPI number?
BRIAN ASH, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033180385, issued on 01/26/2006.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BRIAN ASH, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BRIAN ASH, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril, Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BRIAN ASH, M.D. accept Medicare?
BRIAN ASH, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 858 Part D claims and 92 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRIAN ASH, M.D.'s credentials?
BRIAN ASH, M.D.'s NPI is 1033180385 with credentials M.D.. 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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