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HOWARD SALOMONS, M.D.

Gastroenterology Physician in TAUNTON, 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
947
Medicare Part D claims · 236 beneficiaries · Gastroenterology Physician avg: 833
Generic prescribing
78%
generic claims · 22% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

HOWARD SALOMONS, M.D. filed 947 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Gastroenterology Physician in TAUNTON, Massachusetts, prescribing 78% generic.

947
Part D claims, 2023
78%
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.

HOWARD SALOMONS, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

947 Top 25% higher than 75% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

HOWARD SALOMONS, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — 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 HOWARD SALOMONS, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/13/2006

NPI 1538184833

Primary specialty

Gastroenterology Physician

Mid-sized

16,567 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

947 14% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 833

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Gastroenterology Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Gastroenterology Physician share within Massachusetts

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

HOWARD SALOMONS, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gastroenterology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 35 SUMMER ST, TAUNTON, MA, 02780, with a listed phone of (508) 821-4100. NPI 1538184833 was issued on 07/13/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SALOMONS 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 947 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 236 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $637K in drug spend, split 22% brand-name and 78% 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.

Gastroenterology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,567 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 833 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

35 SUMMER ST
TAUNTON, MA 02780

Provider Details

NPI 1538184833
Specialty Gastroenterology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/13/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where HOWARD SALOMONS, 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.

GASTROINTESTINAL SPECIALISTS, LLC
BROCKTON, MA
GIS SERVICES 2 LLC
BROCKTON, 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 HOWARD SALOMONS, M.D.. To verify HOWARD SALOMONS, 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

HOWARD SALOMONS, M.D. — brand share 22.0%
Specialty average (est.)

22% brand-name claims vs 78% generic, on 947 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.

947
Total Claims
$637K
Total Drug Cost
236
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,643
Total Day Supply
47,037
Brand vs Generic
22% brand / 78% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$550K
Generic Drug Cost
$87K
Antibiotic Claims
16

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.29
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male
Age Distribution
<65: 58, 65-74: 100, 75-84: 63, 85+: 15

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What HOWARD SALOMONS, 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
Omeprazole
213
Linzess
Linaclotide
125
Pantoprazole Sodium
115
Esomeprazole Magnesium
35
Famotidine
35
Diphenoxylate-Atropine
Diphenoxylate Hcl/Atropine
33
Mesalamine
32
Ursodiol
32
Dexlansoprazole Dr
Dexlansoprazole
26
Dicyclomine Hcl
24

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

Gastroenterology Physician Overview

How HOWARD SALOMONS, M.D. fits within the Gastroenterology Physician landscape nationally.

16,567
Gastroenterology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Gastroenterology Physician
833
Avg Claims per Provider

HOWARD SALOMONS, M.D.'s 947 claims are above the specialty average of 833.

Nearby Gastroenterology Physician Providers in Massachusetts

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HOWARD SALOMONS, M.D.'s specialty?
HOWARD SALOMONS, M.D. specializes in Gastroenterology Physician and practices in TAUNTON, Massachusetts. Credentials: M.D..
How much does HOWARD SALOMONS, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HOWARD SALOMONS, M.D. wrote 947 Medicare Part D claims totaling $637K in drug costs for 236 beneficiaries.
Where is HOWARD SALOMONS, M.D. located?
HOWARD SALOMONS, M.D. is located at 35 SUMMER ST, TAUNTON, MA, 02780. Phone: (508) 821-4100.
What is HOWARD SALOMONS, M.D.'s NPI number?
HOWARD SALOMONS, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538184833, issued on 07/13/2006.
Does HOWARD SALOMONS, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
HOWARD SALOMONS, M.D.'s prescribing is 22% brand-name and 78% generic drugs by claim count, with $550K in brand drug costs.
How many Gastroenterology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,567 Gastroenterology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gastroenterology Physician provider writes 833 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does HOWARD SALOMONS, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HOWARD SALOMONS, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Omeprazole, Linzess, Pantoprazole Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HOWARD SALOMONS, M.D. accept Medicare?
HOWARD SALOMONS, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 947 Part D claims and 236 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HOWARD SALOMONS, M.D.'s credentials?
HOWARD SALOMONS, M.D.'s NPI is 1538184833 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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