NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Clinical Neurophysiology Physician NPI 1386707370 MD
Verify on CMS → Gisela Held, MD
Clinical Neurophysiology Physician in Burlington, 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 637 in Clinical Neurophysiology 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
428
Medicare Part D claims · 129 beneficiaries · Clinical Neurophysiology Physician avg: 2K
MIPS score
91.4/100
▲ 8 pts above national avg 83.5 · Exceptional
What the federal data shows
Gisela Held, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 91.4/100 - above the 83.5 national average - and filed 428 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 91.4/100
- MIPS score · +8 vs avg
- 428
- Part D claims, 2023
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
- ≥61st
- pct among measured MIPS (lower-bound band)
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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Gisela Held, MD
Federal records show an active NPI with both Medicare prescribing volume and a measured CMS quality score — objective registry data, not patient reviews.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1386707370), first enumerated 12/19/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 428 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
CMS quality reporting (MIPS)
Reported a CMS MIPS final score of 91.4/100 in the Quality Payment Program — a federal quality measure, not a patient review.
Source: CMS Quality Payment Program
- Reported
Board certification signal
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- State context
State board disciplinary context
Massachusetts statewide board action statistics are published annually — these figures describe aggregate state activity, not Gisela Held, MD's individual license status. Verify directly with the state medical board.
Source: BORIM annual report 2023
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
PlainDoctor does not publish per-provider disciplinary determinations. Confirm current license and any individual actions through the state medical board or FSMB verification service.
Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1386707370 · Clinical Neurophysiology Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-NARROW · MIPS-ABOVE · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-FINISH
- NPI-10 1386707370
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-NARROW 637
- MIPS-ABOVE 91.4/100
- RX-LIGHT 428
- BOOK-THIN 16 in Massachusetts
- PHOTO-FINISH Arshad Ahmed · ±0.1
MIPS final-score neighbourhood
Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity
- Arshad Ahmed · l…
Arshad Ahmed
91.3 MIPS pts
- Zulfi Haneef · n…
Zulfi Haneef
91.3 MIPS pts
- Judith Bluvstein…
Judith Bluvstein
91.3 MIPS pts
- Held · this prov…
Held · this provider
91.4 MIPS pts
What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).
Gisela Held, MD's MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
91 ≥ 61st percentile 61% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more measured providers. 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.
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Gisela Held, MD sits
This provider among clinical neurophysiology physician peers
Across the 174 clinical neurophysiology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Gisela Held, MD writes more Part D claims than 30% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 63% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Each dot is one clinical neurophysiology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Gisela Held, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Gisela Held, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 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 Gisela Held, MD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Clinical Neurophysiology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
428 72% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
91.4/100 7.9 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Massachusetts
How Clinical Neurophysiology Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Gisela Held, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Clinical Neurophysiology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 91.4/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1386707370 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Clinical Neurophysiology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 12/19/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
91.4157
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
76.877
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Gisela Held, MD 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
Peabody, 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 Gisela Held, MD. To verify Gisela Held, 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.
428
Total Claims
$71K
Total Drug Cost
129
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 732
- Total Day Supply
- 21,488
- Generic Drug Cost
- $43K
- Opioid Claims
- 19 (4.4% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.39
- Gender Split
- 57% female / 43% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 25, 65-74: 40, 75-84: 47, 85+: 17
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Gisela Held, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Prednisone
Prednisone
44 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
43 claims
- Donepezil Hcl
Donepezil Hcl
38 claims
- Pregabalin
Pregabalin
33 claims
- Pyridostigmine Bro…
Pyridostigmine Bromide
24 claims
- Tramadol Hcl
Tramadol Hcl
19 claims
- Aimovig Autoinjector 17
Aimovig Autoinjector
17 claims
- Duloxetine Hcl 13
Duloxetine Hcl
13 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Prednisone | 44 |
| Gabapentin | 43 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 38 |
| Pregabalin | 33 |
| Pyridostigmine Bromide | 24 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 19 |
| Aimovig Autoinjector Erenumab-Aooe | 17 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 13 |
| Carbamazepine Er Carbamazepine | 12 |
| Carbidopa-Levodopa Carbidopa/Levodopa | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Clinical Neurophysiology Physician Overview
How Gisela Held, MD fits within the Clinical Neurophysiology Physician landscape nationally.
637
Clinical Neurophysiology Physician Providers in US
50
States with Clinical Neurophysiology Physician
1,523
Avg Claims per Provider
Gisela Held, MD's 428 claims are below the specialty average of 1,523.
Nationwide Clinical Neurophysiology Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Held, both outside Massachusetts so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar MIPS final score
Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (91.4 here).
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Clinical Neurophysiology Physician Providers in Massachusetts
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Massachusetts, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Held.
One of 16 Clinical Neurophysiology Physician providers enrolled in Massachusetts, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Myriam Abdennadher
M.D.
Boston, MA
Dr. Zimbul Albo
M.D.
Boston, MA
Dr. Marcus Callister
MD
Boston, MA
Alexis Clay
Boston, MA
Dr. Peter Daniolos
MD
Somerville, MA
Compare Clinical Neurophysiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gisela Held, MD's specialty? ▼
Gisela Held, MD specializes in Clinical Neurophysiology Physician and practices in Burlington, Massachusetts. Credentials: MD.
How much does Gisela Held, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Gisela Held, MD wrote 428 Medicare Part D claims totaling $71K in drug costs for 129 beneficiaries.
What is Gisela Held, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Gisela Held, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.4/100 (Quality: 76.9). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Gisela Held, MD located? ▼
Gisela Held, MD is located at 41 MALL RD., Burlington, MA, 01805. Phone: (781) 744-8170.
What is Gisela Held, MD's NPI number? ▼
Gisela Held, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386707370, issued on 12/19/2006.
Does Gisela Held, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Gisela Held, MD had 19 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.4%.
How many Clinical Neurophysiology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 637 Clinical Neurophysiology Physician providers across 50 states in the US. The average Clinical Neurophysiology Physician provider writes 1,523 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Gisela Held, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Gisela Held, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Gabapentin, Donepezil Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Gisela Held, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Gisela Held, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 428 Part D claims and 129 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Gisela Held, MD's credentials? ▼
Gisela Held, MD's NPI is 1386707370 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.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- 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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