2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1194716290 M.D.
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DAVID KIEFF, M.D.

Otolaryngology 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
462
Medicare Part D claims · 267 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: DAVID KIEFF, M.D. is a Otolaryngology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in WELLESLEY, Massachusetts with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 462 claims across 267 beneficiaries — 3% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: DAVID KIEFF, M.D. filed 462 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 KIEFF, M.D. 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 KIEFF, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/31/2005

NPI 1194716290

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology Physician

Mid-sized

10,895 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

462 9% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 509

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Otolaryngology Physician share within Massachusetts

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Otolaryngology 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 KIEFF, M.D. is a Otolaryngology Physician provider practicing in WELLESLEY, Massachusetts, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1194716290. 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 KIEFF, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 65 WALNUT ST STE 320, WELLESLEY, MA, 02481, with a listed phone of (617) 997-2900. NPI 1194716290 was issued on 10/31/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KIEFF 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 462 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 267 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $54K in drug spend, split 3% brand-name and 97% 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.

Otolaryngology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,895 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 509 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 ST STE 320
WELLESLEY, MA 02481

Provider Details

NPI 1194716290
Specialty Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/31/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DAVID KIEFF, M.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.

DAVID KIEFF MD LLC
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 KIEFF, M.D.. To verify DAVID KIEFF, M.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

DAVID KIEFF, M.D. — brand share 3.0%
Specialty average (est.)

3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 462 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.

462
Total Claims
$54K
Total Drug Cost
267
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
665
Total Day Supply
16,094
Brand vs Generic
3% brand / 97% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$43K
Generic Drug Cost
$11K
Antibiotic Claims
31

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.02
Gender Split
57% female / 43% 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
Mupirocin
182
Ipratropium Bromide
68
Azelastine Hcl
58
Montelukast Sodium
32
Clotrimazole-Betamethasone
Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dip
21
Cefuroxime
Cefuroxime Axetil
16
Azelastine-Fluticasone
Azelastine/Fluticasone
12
Dupixent Syringe
Dupilumab
12

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

Otolaryngology Physician Overview

How DAVID KIEFF, M.D. fits within the Otolaryngology Physician landscape nationally.

10,895
Otolaryngology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Otolaryngology Physician
509
Avg Claims per Provider

DAVID KIEFF, M.D.'s 462 claims are below the specialty average of 509.

Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in Massachusetts

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DAVID KIEFF, M.D.'s specialty?
DAVID KIEFF, M.D. specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in WELLESLEY, Massachusetts. Credentials: M.D..
How much does DAVID KIEFF, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DAVID KIEFF, M.D. wrote 462 Medicare Part D claims totaling $54K in drug costs for 267 beneficiaries.
Where is DAVID KIEFF, M.D. located?
DAVID KIEFF, M.D. is located at 65 WALNUT ST STE 320, WELLESLEY, MA, 02481. Phone: (617) 997-2900.
What is DAVID KIEFF, M.D.'s NPI number?
DAVID KIEFF, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194716290, issued on 10/31/2005.
Does DAVID KIEFF, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DAVID KIEFF, M.D.'s prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $43K in brand drug costs.
How many Otolaryngology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,895 Otolaryngology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Otolaryngology Physician provider writes 509 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DAVID KIEFF, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DAVID KIEFF, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Mupirocin, Ipratropium Bromide, Azelastine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DAVID KIEFF, M.D. accept Medicare?
DAVID KIEFF, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 462 Part D claims and 267 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DAVID KIEFF, M.D.'s credentials?
DAVID KIEFF, M.D.'s NPI is 1194716290 with credentials M.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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