2026 NPPES data Procedural Dermatology Physician NPI 1881217263 MD
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CLAIRE ALEXANIAN, MD

Procedural Dermatology Physician in BOSTON, 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
224
Medicare Part D claims · 87 beneficiaries · Procedural Dermatology Physician avg: 664
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: CLAIRE ALEXANIAN, MD is a Procedural Dermatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BOSTON, Massachusetts with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 224 claims across 87 beneficiaries — 14% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: CLAIRE ALEXANIAN, MD filed 224 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BOSTON, Massachusetts. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CLAIRE ALEXANIAN, MD 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).

CLAIRE ALEXANIAN, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/20/2020

NPI 1881217263

Primary specialty

Procedural Dermatology Physician

Niche

679 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

224 66% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 664

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Procedural Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Procedural Dermatology Physician share within Massachusetts

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

CLAIRE ALEXANIAN, MD is a Procedural Dermatology Physician provider practicing in BOSTON, Massachusetts, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1881217263. 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.

CLAIRE ALEXANIAN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Procedural Dermatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 221 LONGWOOD AVE STE 149, BOSTON, MA, 02115, with a listed phone of (161) 763-8742. NPI 1881217263 was issued on 05/20/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ALEXANIAN 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 224 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 87 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $64K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count. 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.

Procedural Dermatology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 679 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 664 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

221 LONGWOOD AVE STE 149
BOSTON, MA 02115

Provider Details

NPI 1881217263
Specialty Procedural Dermatology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/20/2020

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CLAIRE ALEXANIAN, 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.

BRIGHAM AND WOMENS PHYSICIANS ORGANIZATION INC
FOXBOROUGH, 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 CLAIRE ALEXANIAN, MD. To verify CLAIRE ALEXANIAN, 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

CLAIRE ALEXANIAN, MD — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 224 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.

224
Total Claims
$64K
Total Drug Cost
87
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
262
Total Day Supply
7,170
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$55K
Generic Drug Cost
$10K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
65.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.67
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 32, 65-74: 37, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Ketoconazole
47
Triamcinolone Acetonide
26
Clindamycin Phosphate
20
Betamethasone Diprop Augmented
Betamethasone/Propylene Glyc
18
Tacrolimus
14

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

Procedural Dermatology Physician Overview

How CLAIRE ALEXANIAN, MD fits within the Procedural Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

679
Procedural Dermatology Physician Providers in US
48
States with Procedural Dermatology Physician
664
Avg Claims per Provider

CLAIRE ALEXANIAN, MD's 224 claims are below the specialty average of 664.

Nearby Procedural Dermatology Physician Providers in Massachusetts

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

Compare Procedural Dermatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CLAIRE ALEXANIAN, MD's specialty?
CLAIRE ALEXANIAN, MD specializes in Procedural Dermatology Physician and practices in BOSTON, Massachusetts. Credentials: MD.
How much does CLAIRE ALEXANIAN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CLAIRE ALEXANIAN, MD wrote 224 Medicare Part D claims totaling $64K in drug costs for 87 beneficiaries.
Where is CLAIRE ALEXANIAN, MD located?
CLAIRE ALEXANIAN, MD is located at 221 LONGWOOD AVE STE 149, BOSTON, MA, 02115. Phone: (161) 763-8742.
What is CLAIRE ALEXANIAN, MD's NPI number?
CLAIRE ALEXANIAN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881217263, issued on 05/20/2020.
Does CLAIRE ALEXANIAN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CLAIRE ALEXANIAN, MD's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $55K in brand drug costs.
How many Procedural Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 679 Procedural Dermatology Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Procedural Dermatology Physician provider writes 664 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CLAIRE ALEXANIAN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CLAIRE ALEXANIAN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ketoconazole, Triamcinolone Acetonide, Clindamycin Phosphate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CLAIRE ALEXANIAN, MD accept Medicare?
CLAIRE ALEXANIAN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 224 Part D claims and 87 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CLAIRE ALEXANIAN, MD's credentials?
CLAIRE ALEXANIAN, MD's NPI is 1881217263 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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