2026 NPPES data Pulmonary Disease Physician NPI 1255476198 M.D.
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FARES MOUCHANTAF, M.D.

Pulmonary Disease Physician in BURLINGTON, 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 435 beneficiaries · Pulmonary Disease Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
29%
generic claims · 71% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

FARES MOUCHANTAF, M.D. filed 2,749 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pulmonary Disease Physician in BURLINGTON, Massachusetts, prescribing 29% generic.

3K
Part D claims, 2023
29%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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.

FARES MOUCHANTAF, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

2,749 Top 12% higher than 88% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

FARES MOUCHANTAF, 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).

What does the federal data show about FARES MOUCHANTAF, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/20/2007

NPI 1255476198

Primary specialty

Pulmonary Disease Physician

Mid-sized

9,271 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,749 89% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,457

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Pulmonary Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Pulmonary Disease Physician share within Massachusetts

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

FARES MOUCHANTAF, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at LAHEY HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER, BURLINGTON, MA, 01805, with a listed phone of (781) 744-8480. NPI 1255476198 was issued on 02/20/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MOUCHANTAF 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 2,749 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 435 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.5 million in drug spend, split 71% brand-name and 29% 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.

Pulmonary Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,271 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 1,457 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

LAHEY HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER
BURLINGTON, MA 01805

Provider Details

NPI 1255476198
Specialty Pulmonary Disease Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/20/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where FARES MOUCHANTAF, 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.

LAHEY CLINIC INC
GLOUCESTER, 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 FARES MOUCHANTAF, M.D.. To verify FARES MOUCHANTAF, 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 · Brand-heavy

FARES MOUCHANTAF, M.D. — brand share 71.0%
Specialty average (est.)

71% brand-name claims vs 29% generic, on 2,749 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.

2,749
Total Claims
$1.5M
Total Drug Cost
435
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,895
Total Day Supply
109,812
Brand vs Generic
71% brand / 29% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.4M
Antibiotic Claims
76

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.78
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male
Age Distribution
<65: 41, 65-74: 167, 75-84: 182, 85+: 45

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What FARES MOUCHANTAF, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Anoro Ellipta
Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr
417
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
290
Trelegy Ellipta
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter
205
Prednisone
164
Incruse Ellipta
Umeclidinium Bromide
161
Breo Ellipta
Fluticasone/Vilanterol
157
Montelukast Sodium
146
Roflumilast
103
Advair Hfa
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol
83
Symbicort
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate
77

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

Pulmonary Disease Physician Overview

How FARES MOUCHANTAF, M.D. fits within the Pulmonary Disease Physician landscape nationally.

9,271
Pulmonary Disease Physician Providers in US
53
States with Pulmonary Disease Physician
1,457
Avg Claims per Provider

FARES MOUCHANTAF, M.D.'s 2,749 claims are above the specialty average of 1,457.

Nearby Pulmonary Disease Physician Providers in Massachusetts

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

Compare Pulmonary Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FARES MOUCHANTAF, M.D.'s specialty?
FARES MOUCHANTAF, M.D. specializes in Pulmonary Disease Physician and practices in BURLINGTON, Massachusetts. Credentials: M.D..
How much does FARES MOUCHANTAF, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, FARES MOUCHANTAF, M.D. wrote 2,749 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.5M in drug costs for 435 beneficiaries.
Where is FARES MOUCHANTAF, M.D. located?
FARES MOUCHANTAF, M.D. is located at LAHEY HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER, BURLINGTON, MA, 01805. Phone: (781) 744-8480.
What is FARES MOUCHANTAF, M.D.'s NPI number?
FARES MOUCHANTAF, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255476198, issued on 02/20/2007.
Does FARES MOUCHANTAF, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
FARES MOUCHANTAF, M.D.'s prescribing is 71% brand-name and 29% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.4M in brand drug costs.
How many Pulmonary Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 9,271 Pulmonary Disease Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Pulmonary Disease Physician provider writes 1,457 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does FARES MOUCHANTAF, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, FARES MOUCHANTAF, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Anoro Ellipta, Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, Trelegy Ellipta. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does FARES MOUCHANTAF, M.D. accept Medicare?
FARES MOUCHANTAF, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,749 Part D claims and 435 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify FARES MOUCHANTAF, M.D.'s credentials?
FARES MOUCHANTAF, M.D.'s NPI is 1255476198 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.

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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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