2026 NPPES data Rheumatology Physician NPI 1770978835 M.D.
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ERIN LITTLE, M.D.

Rheumatology 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 379 beneficiaries · Rheumatology Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
79%
generic claims · 21% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: ERIN LITTLE, M.D. is a Rheumatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BOSTON, Massachusetts with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 379 beneficiaries — 21% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: ERIN LITTLE, M.D. filed 1,873 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 certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ERIN LITTLE, 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).

ERIN LITTLE, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/05/2015

NPI 1770978835

Primary specialty

Rheumatology Physician

Mid-sized

6,181 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,873 9% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,054

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Rheumatology Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Rheumatology Physician share within Massachusetts

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

ERIN LITTLE, M.D. is a Rheumatology Physician provider practicing in BOSTON, Massachusetts, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1770978835. 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.

ERIN LITTLE, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Rheumatology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 800 WASHINGTON ST, BOSTON, MA, 02111, with a listed phone of (617) 636-5990. NPI 1770978835 was issued on 04/05/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LITTLE 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 1,873 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 379 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2.3 million in drug spend, split 21% brand-name and 79% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.8%. 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.

Rheumatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,181 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 2,054 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

800 WASHINGTON ST
BOSTON, MA 02111

Provider Details

NPI 1770978835
Specialty Rheumatology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/05/2015

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ERIN LITTLE, 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.

RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL
★★★★☆ 4/5
PAWTUCKET, RI
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 410007

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 ERIN LITTLE, M.D.. To verify ERIN LITTLE, 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 · Typical

ERIN LITTLE, M.D. — brand share 21.0%
Specialty average (est.)

21% brand-name claims vs 79% generic, on 1,873 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.

1,873
Total Claims
$2.3M
Total Drug Cost
379
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,453
Total Day Supply
99,848
Brand vs Generic
21% brand / 79% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2.3M
Generic Drug Cost
$51K
Opioid Claims
34 (1.8% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.50
Gender Split
74% female / 26% male
Age Distribution
<65: 75, 65-74: 157, 75-84: 122, 85+: 25

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Prednisone
261
Methotrexate
Methotrexate Sodium
254
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate
210
Allopurinol
115
Alendronate Sodium
105
Humira(Cf) Pen
Adalimumab
94
Sulfasalazine
56
Colchicine
53
Enbrel Sureclick
Etanercept
50
Folic Acid
46

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

Rheumatology Physician Overview

How ERIN LITTLE, M.D. fits within the Rheumatology Physician landscape nationally.

6,181
Rheumatology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Rheumatology Physician
2,054
Avg Claims per Provider

ERIN LITTLE, M.D.'s 1,873 claims are below the specialty average of 2,054.

Nearby Rheumatology Physician Providers in Massachusetts

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ERIN LITTLE, M.D.'s specialty?
ERIN LITTLE, M.D. specializes in Rheumatology Physician and practices in BOSTON, Massachusetts. Credentials: M.D..
How much does ERIN LITTLE, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ERIN LITTLE, M.D. wrote 1,873 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.3M in drug costs for 379 beneficiaries.
Where is ERIN LITTLE, M.D. located?
ERIN LITTLE, M.D. is located at 800 WASHINGTON ST, BOSTON, MA, 02111. Phone: (617) 636-5990.
What is ERIN LITTLE, M.D.'s NPI number?
ERIN LITTLE, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770978835, issued on 04/05/2015.
Does ERIN LITTLE, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ERIN LITTLE, M.D.'s prescribing is 21% brand-name and 79% generic drugs by claim count, with $2.3M in brand drug costs.
Does ERIN LITTLE, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, ERIN LITTLE, M.D. had 34 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.8%.
How many Rheumatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 6,181 Rheumatology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Rheumatology Physician provider writes 2,054 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ERIN LITTLE, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ERIN LITTLE, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Methotrexate, Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ERIN LITTLE, M.D. accept Medicare?
ERIN LITTLE, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,873 Part D claims and 379 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ERIN LITTLE, M.D.'s credentials?
ERIN LITTLE, M.D.'s NPI is 1770978835 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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