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2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1225002066
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Specialist in Chelmsford, Massachusetts.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 69,608 in Specialist, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 532 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$26.07
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Damian Folch filed 6,446 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Specialist in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, prescribing 89% generic.
- 6K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 89%
- generic prescribing
- $26.07
- 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.
Damian Folch's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
6,446 Top 4% higher than 96% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Damian Folch?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Specialist
Medicare Part D claims
6,446 337% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Massachusetts
How Specialist compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Damian Folch appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider at 35A VILLAGE SQ, Chelmsford, MA, 01824, with a listed phone of (978) 250-9495. NPI 1225002066 was issued on 02/16/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 6,446 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 532 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $489K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.8%.
Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,608 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1225002066 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Specialist |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 02/16/2006 |
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 Damian Folch. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$26
Largest payer
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
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 Damian Folch. To verify Damian Folch'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
Damian Folch - brand share 10.0%
Specialist average
10% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 6,446 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.
6,446
Total Claims
$489K
Total Drug Cost
532
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 14,877
- Total Day Supply
- 435,190
- Brand vs Generic
- 10% brand / 89% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $360K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $125K
- Opioid Claims
- 52 (0.8% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 105
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.08
- Gender Split
- 50% female / 50% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 63, 65-74: 258, 75-84: 161, 85+: 50
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Damian Folch prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
470 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
334 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
328 claims
- Simvastatin
Simvastatin
274 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
216 claims
- Metformin Hcl
Metformin Hcl
212 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
196 claims
- Omeprazole 181
Omeprazole
181 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 470 |
| Lisinopril | 334 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 328 |
| Simvastatin | 274 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 216 |
| Metformin Hcl | 212 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 196 |
| Omeprazole | 181 |
| Citalopram Hbr Citalopram Hydrobromide | 146 |
| Alprazolam | 140 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Specialist Overview
How Damian Folch fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.
69,608
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider
Damian Folch's 6,446 claims are above the specialty average of 1,474.
Nearby Specialist Providers in Massachusetts
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Massachusetts, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Folch.
Dr. Bruce Abbott
MD
New Bedford, MA
Dr. Sylvie Abi-Younes
M.D.
Norwood, MA
Dr. Funlola Aboderin
M.D.
Boston, MA
Dr. Henry Abraham
M.D.
Lexington, MA
Dr. Pamela Abrams-Warnick
LICSW
Brockton, MA
Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Damian Folch's specialty? ▼
Damian Folch specializes in Specialist and practices in Chelmsford, Massachusetts.
How much does Damian Folch prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Damian Folch wrote 6,446 Medicare Part D claims totaling $489K in drug costs for 532 beneficiaries.
Where is Damian Folch located? ▼
Damian Folch is located at 35A VILLAGE SQ, Chelmsford, MA, 01824. Phone: (978) 250-9495.
What is Damian Folch's NPI number? ▼
Damian Folch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225002066, issued on 02/16/2006.
Does Damian Folch prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Damian Folch's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $360K in brand drug costs.
Does Damian Folch prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Damian Folch had 52 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.8%.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 69,608 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Damian Folch prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Damian Folch's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Damian Folch accept Medicare? ▼
Damian Folch appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,446 Part D claims and 532 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Damian Folch's credentials? ▼
Damian Folch's NPI is 1225002066. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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