2026 NPPES data Pain Medicine Physician NPI 1457707333 M.D., PH.D.
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DANIEL BARRON, M.D., PH.D.

Pain Medicine Physician in CHARLESTOWN, 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
160
Medicare Part D claims · 46 beneficiaries · Pain Medicine Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: DANIEL BARRON, M.D., PH.D. is a Pain Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in CHARLESTOWN, Massachusetts with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 160 claims across 46 beneficiaries — 8% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: DANIEL BARRON, M.D., PH.D. filed 160 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across CHARLESTOWN, Massachusetts. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

DANIEL BARRON, M.D., PH.D. 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).

DANIEL BARRON, M.D., PH.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/10/2016

NPI 1457707333

Primary specialty

Pain Medicine Physician

Niche

951 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

160 92% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,078

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Pain Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Pain Medicine Physician share within Massachusetts

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

DANIEL BARRON, M.D., PH.D. is a Pain Medicine Physician provider practicing in CHARLESTOWN, Massachusetts, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D., PH.D.. NPI: 1457707333. 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.

DANIEL BARRON, M.D., PH.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pain Medicine Physician provider holding M.D., PH.D. credentials at 300 1ST AVE, CHARLESTOWN, MA, 02129, with a listed phone of (617) 952-6220. NPI 1457707333 was issued on 05/10/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BARRON 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 160 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 46 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $6K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% 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.

Pain Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 951 enrolled providers across 49 states and an average of 2,078 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

300 1ST AVE
CHARLESTOWN, MA 02129

Provider Details

NPI 1457707333
Specialty Pain Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D., PH.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/10/2016

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DANIEL BARRON, M.D., PH.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
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL PHYSICIANS ORGANIZATION INC
REVERE, 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 DANIEL BARRON, M.D., PH.D.. To verify DANIEL BARRON, M.D., PH.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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

DANIEL BARRON, M.D., PH.D. — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 160 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.

160
Total Claims
$6K
Total Drug Cost
46
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
199
Total Day Supply
5,185
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.13
Gender Split
70% female / 30% 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
Duloxetine Hcl
49
Gabapentin
39
Lidocaine
12
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
11
Diclofenac Sodium
11
Pregabalin
11

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

Pain Medicine Physician Overview

How DANIEL BARRON, M.D., PH.D. fits within the Pain Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

951
Pain Medicine Physician Providers in US
49
States with Pain Medicine Physician
2,078
Avg Claims per Provider

DANIEL BARRON, M.D., PH.D.'s 160 claims are below the specialty average of 2,078.

Nearby Pain Medicine Physician Providers in Massachusetts

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DANIEL BARRON, M.D., PH.D.'s specialty?
DANIEL BARRON, M.D., PH.D. specializes in Pain Medicine Physician and practices in CHARLESTOWN, Massachusetts. Credentials: M.D., PH.D..
How much does DANIEL BARRON, M.D., PH.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DANIEL BARRON, M.D., PH.D. wrote 160 Medicare Part D claims totaling $6K in drug costs for 46 beneficiaries.
Where is DANIEL BARRON, M.D., PH.D. located?
DANIEL BARRON, M.D., PH.D. is located at 300 1ST AVE, CHARLESTOWN, MA, 02129. Phone: (617) 952-6220.
What is DANIEL BARRON, M.D., PH.D.'s NPI number?
DANIEL BARRON, M.D., PH.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457707333, issued on 05/10/2016.
Does DANIEL BARRON, M.D., PH.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DANIEL BARRON, M.D., PH.D.'s prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $1K in brand drug costs.
How many Pain Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 951 Pain Medicine Physician providers across 49 states in the US. The average Pain Medicine Physician provider writes 2,078 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DANIEL BARRON, M.D., PH.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DANIEL BARRON, M.D., PH.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Duloxetine Hcl, Gabapentin, Lidocaine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DANIEL BARRON, M.D., PH.D. accept Medicare?
DANIEL BARRON, M.D., PH.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 160 Part D claims and 46 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DANIEL BARRON, M.D., PH.D.'s credentials?
DANIEL BARRON, M.D., PH.D.'s NPI is 1457707333 with credentials M.D., PH.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.

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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