2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1285698936 MD
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DAVID AGHASSI, MD

Dermatology Physician in WELLESLEY, 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
702
Medicare Part D claims · 365 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: DAVID AGHASSI, MD is a Dermatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in WELLESLEY, Massachusetts with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 702 claims across 365 beneficiaries — 6% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: DAVID AGHASSI, MD filed 702 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across WELLESLEY, Massachusetts. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

DAVID AGHASSI, 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).

DAVID AGHASSI, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/12/2006

NPI 1285698936

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

702 4% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Dermatology Physician share within Massachusetts

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

DAVID AGHASSI, MD is a Dermatology Physician provider practicing in WELLESLEY, Massachusetts, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1285698936. 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.

DAVID AGHASSI, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 65 WALNUT STREET, WELLESLEY, MA, 02481, with a listed phone of (781) 237-3500. NPI 1285698936 was issued on 04/12/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AGHASSI 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 702 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 365 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $32K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% 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.

Dermatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 14,610 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 729 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

65 WALNUT STREET
WELLESLEY, MA 02481

Provider Details

NPI 1285698936
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/12/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DAVID AGHASSI, 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.

NEWTON WELLESLEY DERMATOLOGY ASSOCIATES
WELLESLEY, 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 DAVID AGHASSI, MD. To verify DAVID AGHASSI, 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 · Generic-heavy

DAVID AGHASSI, MD — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 702 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.

702
Total Claims
$32K
Total Drug Cost
365
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
819
Total Day Supply
20,727
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$6K
Generic Drug Cost
$26K
Antibiotic Claims
34

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.00
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
Betamethasone Diprop Augmented
Betamethasone/Propylene Glyc
130
Ketoconazole
91
Fluorouracil
66
Triamcinolone Acetonide
66
Metronidazole
38
Clobetasol Propionate
34
Mupirocin
28
Imiquimod
23
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
20
Doxycycline Monohydrate
19

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

Dermatology Physician Overview

How DAVID AGHASSI, MD fits within the Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

14,610
Dermatology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Dermatology Physician
729
Avg Claims per Provider

DAVID AGHASSI, MD's 702 claims are below the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in Massachusetts

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DAVID AGHASSI, MD's specialty?
DAVID AGHASSI, MD specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in WELLESLEY, Massachusetts. Credentials: MD.
How much does DAVID AGHASSI, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DAVID AGHASSI, MD wrote 702 Medicare Part D claims totaling $32K in drug costs for 365 beneficiaries.
Where is DAVID AGHASSI, MD located?
DAVID AGHASSI, MD is located at 65 WALNUT STREET, WELLESLEY, MA, 02481. Phone: (781) 237-3500.
What is DAVID AGHASSI, MD's NPI number?
DAVID AGHASSI, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285698936, issued on 04/12/2006.
Does DAVID AGHASSI, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DAVID AGHASSI, MD's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K in brand drug costs.
How many Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 14,610 Dermatology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Dermatology Physician provider writes 729 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DAVID AGHASSI, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DAVID AGHASSI, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Betamethasone Diprop Augmented, Ketoconazole, Fluorouracil. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DAVID AGHASSI, MD accept Medicare?
DAVID AGHASSI, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 702 Part D claims and 365 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DAVID AGHASSI, MD's credentials?
DAVID AGHASSI, MD's NPI is 1285698936 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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