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2026 NPPES data Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1730170911 MD
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Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician in Boston, 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 1,451 in Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician, 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
153
Medicare Part D claims · 41 beneficiaries · Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 693
Generic prescribing
0%
generic claims · 54% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
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
David Smith, MD filed 153 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician in Boston, Massachusetts, prescribing 0% generic.
- 153
- Part D claims, 2023
- 0%
- 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 Smith, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
153 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
David Smith, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about David Smith, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
153 78% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Massachusetts
How Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician. Verify directly:
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).
David Smith, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 55 FRUIT ST, Boston, MA, 02114, with a listed phone of (617) 724-4000. NPI 1730170911 was issued on 11/04/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 153 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 41 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $521K in drug spend, split 54% brand-name and 0% generic by claim count.
Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,451 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 693 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 | 1730170911 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 11/04/2005 |
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 Smith, MD. To verify David Smith, 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 · Brand-heavy
David Smith, MD - brand share 54.0%
Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician average
54% brand-name claims vs 0% generic, on 153 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.
153
Total Claims
$521K
Total Drug Cost
41
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 264
- Total Day Supply
- 7,683
- Brand vs Generic
- 54% brand / 0% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $501K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 68.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.46
- Gender Split
- 68% female / 32% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 12, 65-74: 15, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What David Smith, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Eliquis
Eliquis
27 claims
- Xarelto
Xarelto
20 claims
- Doptelet
Doptelet
12 claims
- Jakafi
Jakafi
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Eliquis Apixaban | 27 |
| Xarelto Rivaroxaban | 20 |
| Doptelet Avatrombopag Maleate | 12 |
| Jakafi Ruxolitinib Phosphate | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview
How David Smith, MD fits within the Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.
1,451
Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
50
States with Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician
693
Avg Claims per Provider
David Smith, MD's 153 claims are below the specialty average of 693.
Nearby Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Massachusetts
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Massachusetts, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Smith.
Dr. Burt Alan Adelman
M.D.
Cambridge, MA
Dr. Joseph Antin
MD
Boston, MA
Dr. Hussein Assi
M.D
Boston, MA
Dr. Joseph Aziz
M.D
Boston, MA
Dr. Amira Barkal
MD
Boston, MA
Compare Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is David Smith, MD's specialty? ▼
David Smith, MD specializes in Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in Boston, Massachusetts. Credentials: MD.
How much does David Smith, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, David Smith, MD wrote 153 Medicare Part D claims totaling $521K in drug costs for 41 beneficiaries.
Where is David Smith, MD located? ▼
David Smith, MD is located at 55 FRUIT ST, Boston, MA, 02114. Phone: (617) 724-4000.
What is David Smith, MD's NPI number? ▼
David Smith, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730170911, issued on 11/04/2005.
Does David Smith, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
David Smith, MD's prescribing is 54% brand-name and 0% generic drugs by claim count, with $501K in brand drug costs.
How many Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,451 Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 50 states in the US. The average Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 693 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does David Smith, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, David Smith, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Eliquis, Xarelto, Doptelet. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does David Smith, MD accept Medicare? ▼
David Smith, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 153 Part D claims and 41 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify David Smith, MD's credentials? ▼
David Smith, MD's NPI is 1730170911 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
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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
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