2026 NPPES data Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1730170911 MD
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DAVID SMITH, MD

Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician 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
153
Medicare Part D claims · 41 beneficiaries · Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 693
Generic prescribing
46%
generic claims · 54% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: DAVID SMITH, MD is a Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BOSTON, Massachusetts with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 153 claims across 41 beneficiaries — 54% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: DAVID SMITH, MD filed 153 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BOSTON, Massachusetts. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

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).

DAVID SMITH, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/04/2005

NPI 1730170911

Primary specialty

Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician

Niche

1,436 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

153 78% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 693

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Massachusetts

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

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

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

DAVID SMITH, MD is a Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician provider practicing in BOSTON, Massachusetts, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1730170911. 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 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. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SMITH 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 153 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 41 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $521K in drug spend, split 54% brand-name and 46% 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.

Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,436 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

55 FRUIT ST
BOSTON, MA 02114

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%
Specialty average (est.)

54% brand-name claims vs 46% 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 / 46% 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.

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.

Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview

How DAVID SMITH, MD fits within the Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

1,436
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.

Compare Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

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 46% 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 1,436 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

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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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