2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1518916188 MD
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DEBORAH EKSTROM, MD

Specialist in WORCESTER, 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
48
Medicare Part D claims · 17 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
Industry payments
$18.56
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

DEBORAH EKSTROM, MD filed 48 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Specialist in WORCESTER, Massachusetts.

48
Part D claims, 2023
$18.56
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

DEBORAH EKSTROM, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

48 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 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 DEBORAH EKSTROM, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/09/2006

NPI 1518916188

Primary specialty

Specialist

High-volume

69,658 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

48 97% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,474

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Specialist compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Specialist share within Massachusetts

1. Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Specialist share within Massachusetts

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

DEBORAH EKSTROM, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding MD credentials at 39 SALISBURY ST, WORCESTER, MA, 01609, with a listed phone of (508) 755-4825. NPI 1518916188 was issued on 05/09/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what EKSTROM 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 48 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 17 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $538 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 31.3%. 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.

Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,658 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 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

39 SALISBURY ST
WORCESTER, MA 01609

Provider Details

NPI 1518916188
Specialty Specialist
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/09/2006

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for DEBORAH EKSTROM, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$19

Largest payer

Mentor Worldwide LLC

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

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 DEBORAH EKSTROM, MD. To verify DEBORAH EKSTROM, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

48
Total Claims
$538
Total Drug Cost
17
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
48
Total Day Supply
423
Generic Drug Cost
$443
Opioid Claims
15 (31.3% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.63

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Alprazolam
14

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

Specialist Overview

How DEBORAH EKSTROM, MD fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.

69,658
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider

DEBORAH EKSTROM, MD's 48 claims are below the specialty average of 1,474.

Nearby Specialist Providers in Massachusetts

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DEBORAH EKSTROM, MD's specialty?
DEBORAH EKSTROM, MD specializes in Specialist and practices in WORCESTER, Massachusetts. Credentials: MD.
How much does DEBORAH EKSTROM, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DEBORAH EKSTROM, MD wrote 48 Medicare Part D claims totaling $538 in drug costs for 17 beneficiaries.
Where is DEBORAH EKSTROM, MD located?
DEBORAH EKSTROM, MD is located at 39 SALISBURY ST, WORCESTER, MA, 01609. Phone: (508) 755-4825.
What is DEBORAH EKSTROM, MD's NPI number?
DEBORAH EKSTROM, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518916188, issued on 05/09/2006.
Does DEBORAH EKSTROM, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, DEBORAH EKSTROM, MD had 15 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 31.3%.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 69,658 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DEBORAH EKSTROM, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DEBORAH EKSTROM, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Alprazolam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DEBORAH EKSTROM, MD accept Medicare?
DEBORAH EKSTROM, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 48 Part D claims and 17 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DEBORAH EKSTROM, MD's credentials?
DEBORAH EKSTROM, MD's NPI is 1518916188 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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