2026 NPPES data Pharmacist NPI 1164734703 R.PH.,BS PHARM
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DAVID APPEL, R.PH.,BS PHARM

Pharmacist 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
330
Medicare Part D claims · 100 beneficiaries · Pharmacist avg: 135
Generic prescribing
71%
generic claims · 29% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

DAVID APPEL, R.PH.,BS PHARM filed 330 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pharmacist in BOSTON, Massachusetts, prescribing 71% generic.

330
Part D claims, 2023
71%
generic prescribing

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.

DAVID APPEL, R.PH.,BS PHARM's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

330 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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 DAVID APPEL, R.PH.,BS PHARM?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/12/2010

NPI 1164734703

Primary specialty

Pharmacist

High-volume

290,447 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

330 144% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 135

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Pharmacist compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Pharmacist share within Massachusetts

1. Pharmacist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pharmacist share within Massachusetts

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Pharmacist) — 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 APPEL, R.PH.,BS PHARM is a Pharmacist provider practicing in BOSTON, Massachusetts, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: R.PH.,BS PHARM. NPI: 1164734703. 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 APPEL, R.PH.,BS PHARM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pharmacist provider holding R.PH.,BS PHARM credentials at 41 AVENUE LOUIS PASTEUR, BOSTON, MA, 02115, with a listed phone of (617) 264-3000. NPI 1164734703 was issued on 07/12/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what APPEL 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 330 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 100 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $113K in drug spend, split 29% brand-name and 71% 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.

Pharmacist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 290,447 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 135 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 AVENUE LOUIS PASTEUR
BOSTON, MA 02115

Provider Details

NPI 1164734703
Specialty Pharmacist
Credentials R.PH.,BS PHARM
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/12/2010

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 APPEL, R.PH.,BS PHARM. To verify DAVID APPEL, R.PH.,BS PHARM'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 · Above average

DAVID APPEL, R.PH.,BS PHARM — brand share 29.0%
Specialty average (est.)

29% brand-name claims vs 71% generic, on 330 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.

330
Total Claims
$113K
Total Drug Cost
100
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
815
Total Day Supply
24,065
Brand vs Generic
29% brand / 71% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$104K
Generic Drug Cost
$9K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.06
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 17, 65-74: 35, 75-84: 36, 85+: 12

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Warfarin Sodium
226
Eliquis
Apixaban
88

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

Pharmacist Overview

How DAVID APPEL, R.PH.,BS PHARM fits within the Pharmacist landscape nationally.

290,447
Pharmacist Providers in US
56
States with Pharmacist
135
Avg Claims per Provider

DAVID APPEL, R.PH.,BS PHARM's 330 claims are above the specialty average of 135.

Nearby Pharmacist Providers in Massachusetts

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

Compare Pharmacist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DAVID APPEL, R.PH.,BS PHARM's specialty?
DAVID APPEL, R.PH.,BS PHARM specializes in Pharmacist and practices in BOSTON, Massachusetts. Credentials: R.PH.,BS PHARM.
How much does DAVID APPEL, R.PH.,BS PHARM prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DAVID APPEL, R.PH.,BS PHARM wrote 330 Medicare Part D claims totaling $113K in drug costs for 100 beneficiaries.
Where is DAVID APPEL, R.PH.,BS PHARM located?
DAVID APPEL, R.PH.,BS PHARM is located at 41 AVENUE LOUIS PASTEUR, BOSTON, MA, 02115. Phone: (617) 264-3000.
What is DAVID APPEL, R.PH.,BS PHARM's NPI number?
DAVID APPEL, R.PH.,BS PHARM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164734703, issued on 07/12/2010.
Does DAVID APPEL, R.PH.,BS PHARM prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DAVID APPEL, R.PH.,BS PHARM's prescribing is 29% brand-name and 71% generic drugs by claim count, with $104K in brand drug costs.
How many Pharmacist providers are there in the US?
There are 290,447 Pharmacist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Pharmacist provider writes 135 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DAVID APPEL, R.PH.,BS PHARM prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DAVID APPEL, R.PH.,BS PHARM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Warfarin Sodium, Eliquis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DAVID APPEL, R.PH.,BS PHARM accept Medicare?
DAVID APPEL, R.PH.,BS PHARM appears in CMS Medicare data with 330 Part D claims and 100 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DAVID APPEL, R.PH.,BS PHARM's credentials?
DAVID APPEL, R.PH.,BS PHARM's NPI is 1164734703 with credentials R.PH.,BS PHARM. 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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