2026 NPPES data Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician NPI 1508209768 MD
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BRIAN FRENIERE, MD

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 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
67
Medicare Part D claims · 36 beneficiaries · Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician avg: 86
Industry payments
$428.66
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: BRIAN FRENIERE, MD is a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BURLINGTON, Massachusetts with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 67 claims across 36 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $428.66 across 3 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: BRIAN FRENIERE, MD filed 67 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)

BRIAN FRENIERE, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

BRIAN FRENIERE, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/08/2013

NPI 1508209768

Primary specialty

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician

Niche

2,352 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

67 22% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 86

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician share within Massachusetts

1. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician share within Massachusetts

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 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 FRENIERE, MD is a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician provider practicing in BURLINGTON, Massachusetts, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1508209768. 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 FRENIERE, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 41 MALL RD, BURLINGTON, MA, 01805, with a listed phone of (781) 744-8000. NPI 1508209768 was issued on 04/08/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FRENIERE 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 67 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 36 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K 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.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,352 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 86 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 RD
BURLINGTON, MA 01805

Provider Details

NPI 1508209768
Specialty Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/08/2013

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BRIAN FRENIERE, MD 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.

BETH ISRAEL LAHEY HEALTH SPECIALTY CARE, INC.
BURLINGTON, MA
LAHEY CLINIC INC
PEABODY, 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).

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 BRIAN FRENIERE, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$429

Largest payer

AXOGEN

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 BRIAN FRENIERE, MD. To verify BRIAN FRENIERE, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

67
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
36
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
69
Total Day Supply
985
Generic Drug Cost
$656
Antibiotic Claims
31

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.90
Gender Split
39% female / 61% 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
Cefadroxil
14

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

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician Overview

How BRIAN FRENIERE, MD fits within the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

2,352
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician Providers in US
54
States with Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician
86
Avg Claims per Provider

BRIAN FRENIERE, MD's 67 claims are below the specialty average of 86.

Nearby Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician Providers in Massachusetts

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

Compare Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRIAN FRENIERE, MD's specialty?
BRIAN FRENIERE, MD specializes in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician and practices in BURLINGTON, Massachusetts. Credentials: MD.
How much does BRIAN FRENIERE, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRIAN FRENIERE, MD wrote 67 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 36 beneficiaries.
Where is BRIAN FRENIERE, MD located?
BRIAN FRENIERE, MD is located at 41 MALL RD, BURLINGTON, MA, 01805. Phone: (781) 744-8000.
What is BRIAN FRENIERE, MD's NPI number?
BRIAN FRENIERE, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508209768, issued on 04/08/2013.
How many Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 2,352 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician provider writes 86 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BRIAN FRENIERE, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BRIAN FRENIERE, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Cefadroxil. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BRIAN FRENIERE, MD accept Medicare?
BRIAN FRENIERE, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 67 Part D claims and 36 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRIAN FRENIERE, MD's credentials?
BRIAN FRENIERE, MD's NPI is 1508209768 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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