2026 NPPES data Acupuncturist NPI 1285959627 ND., LAC, PHD
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IAN BIER, ND., LAC, PHD

Acupuncturist in PORTSMOUTH, New Hampshire. 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
22
Medicare Part D claims · Acupuncturist avg: 797
What the federal data reveals: IAN BIER, ND., LAC, PHD is a Acupuncturist ([object Object]) practicing in PORTSMOUTH, New Hampshire with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 22 claims .

What stands out: IAN BIER, ND., LAC, PHD filed 22 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across PORTSMOUTH, New Hampshire. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

IAN BIER, ND., LAC, PHD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/29/2010

NPI 1285959627

Primary specialty

Acupuncturist

Mid-sized

33,269 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

22 97% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 797

Specialty distribution in New Hampshire

How Acupuncturist compares to other specialties among New Hampshire providers

New Hampshire providers

Acupuncturist share within New Hampshire

1. Acupuncturist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Acupuncturist share within New Hampshire

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

IAN BIER, ND., LAC, PHD is a Acupuncturist provider practicing in PORTSMOUTH, New Hampshire, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: ND., LAC, PHD. NPI: 1285959627. 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.

IAN BIER, ND., LAC, PHD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Acupuncturist provider holding ND., LAC, PHD credentials at 155 BORTHWICK AVE, PORTSMOUTH, NH, 03801, with a listed phone of (603) 610-7778. NPI 1285959627 was issued on 03/29/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BIER 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 22 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend. 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.

Acupuncturist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 33,269 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 797 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

155 BORTHWICK AVE
PORTSMOUTH, NH 03801

Provider Details

NPI 1285959627
Specialty Acupuncturist
Credentials ND., LAC, PHD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/29/2010

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

22
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
37
Total Day Supply
1,110
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$0

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.57

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Armour Thyroid
"Thyroid
N/A

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

Acupuncturist Overview

How IAN BIER, ND., LAC, PHD fits within the Acupuncturist landscape nationally.

33,269
Acupuncturist Providers in US
55
States with Acupuncturist
797
Avg Claims per Provider

IAN BIER, ND., LAC, PHD's 22 claims are below the specialty average of 797.

Nearby Acupuncturist Providers in New Hampshire

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Hampshire, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BIER.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is IAN BIER, ND., LAC, PHD's specialty?
IAN BIER, ND., LAC, PHD specializes in Acupuncturist and practices in PORTSMOUTH, New Hampshire. Credentials: ND., LAC, PHD.
How much does IAN BIER, ND., LAC, PHD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, IAN BIER, ND., LAC, PHD wrote 22 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is IAN BIER, ND., LAC, PHD located?
IAN BIER, ND., LAC, PHD is located at 155 BORTHWICK AVE, PORTSMOUTH, NH, 03801. Phone: (603) 610-7778.
What is IAN BIER, ND., LAC, PHD's NPI number?
IAN BIER, ND., LAC, PHD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285959627, issued on 03/29/2010.
How many Acupuncturist providers are there in the US?
There are 33,269 Acupuncturist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Acupuncturist provider writes 797 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does IAN BIER, ND., LAC, PHD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, IAN BIER, ND., LAC, PHD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Armour Thyroid. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does IAN BIER, ND., LAC, PHD accept Medicare?
IAN BIER, ND., LAC, PHD appears in CMS Medicare data with 22 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify IAN BIER, ND., LAC, PHD's credentials?
IAN BIER, ND., LAC, PHD's NPI is 1285959627 with credentials ND., LAC, PHD. 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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