2026 NPPES data Pulmonary Disease Physician NPI 1013913284 MD
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Ira Berger, MD

Pulmonary Disease Physician in Rockville, Maryland. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 9,271 in Pulmonary Disease 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
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 656 beneficiaries · Pulmonary Disease Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$810.37
26 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Ira Berger, MD filed 6,255 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pulmonary Disease Physician in Rockville, Maryland, prescribing 86% generic.

6K
Part D claims, 2023
86%
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.

Ira Berger, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

6,255 Top 5% higher than 95% 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. 2K+: 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)

Ira Berger, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 3 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 Ira Berger, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/22/2005

NPI 1013913284

Primary specialty

Pulmonary Disease Physician

Mid-sized

9,271 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

6,255 329% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,457

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Pulmonary Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Largest specialties in Maryland (% of in-state providers)

Behavior Technician - 14.1%Behavior Technician14.1%Clinical Social Worker - 5.5%Clinical Social Worker5.5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 4.5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program4.5%Home Health Aide - 4.4%Home Health Aide4.4%Physical Therapist - 3.9%Physical Therapist3.9%Pharmacist - 3.6%Pharmacist3.6%Pulmonary Disease Physician - 0.1%Pulmonary Disease Physician0.1%
Largest specialties in Maryland (% of in-state providers)

Board certification

Not published by CMS

CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Pulmonary Disease Physician. Verify directly:

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).

Ira Berger, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1201 SEVEN LOCKS RD, Rockville, MD, 20854, with a listed phone of (301) 762-5020. NPI 1013913284 was issued on 06/22/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Berger 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 6,255 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 656 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $816K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.3%. 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

1201 SEVEN LOCKS RD
Rockville, MD 20854

Provider Details

NPI 1013913284
Specialty Pulmonary Disease Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/22/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Ira Berger, 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.

According to CMS billing records, Ira Berger, MD is affiliated with 3 Medicare-billing facilities.

Amber Hill Physical Therapy Inc
Frederick, MD
Privia Care Center LLC
Rockville, MD
Suburban/nrh Medical Rehabilitation Inc
Bethesda, MD

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Ira Berger, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$810

Largest payer

GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

Ira Berger, MD - brand share 14.0%
Pulmonary Disease Physician average

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 6,255 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.

6,255
Total Claims
$816K
Total Drug Cost
656
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
15,178
Total Day Supply
446,873
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$678K
Generic Drug Cost
$135K
Opioid Claims
18 (0.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
158

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.07
Gender Split
49% female / 51% male
Age Distribution
<65: 17, 65-74: 221, 75-84: 278, 85+: 140

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Ira Berger, MD 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
447
Amlodipine Besylate
288
Losartan Potassium
210
Lisinopril
208
Levothyroxine Sodium
197
Metoprolol Succinate
190
Pantoprazole Sodium
186
Rosuvastatin Calcium
175
Simvastatin
151
Metformin Hcl
128

* 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 Ira Berger, MD 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

Ira Berger, MD's 6,255 claims are above the specialty average of 1,457.

Nearby Pulmonary Disease Physician Providers in Maryland

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

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

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Maryland medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Pulmonary Disease Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ira Berger, MD's specialty?
Ira Berger, MD specializes in Pulmonary Disease Physician and practices in Rockville, Maryland. Credentials: MD.
How much does Ira Berger, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Ira Berger, MD wrote 6,255 Medicare Part D claims totaling $816K in drug costs for 656 beneficiaries.
Where is Ira Berger, MD located?
Ira Berger, MD is located at 1201 SEVEN LOCKS RD, Rockville, MD, 20854. Phone: (301) 762-5020.
What is Ira Berger, MD's NPI number?
Ira Berger, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013913284, issued on 06/22/2005.
Does Ira Berger, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Ira Berger, MD's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $678K in brand drug costs.
Does Ira Berger, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, Ira Berger, MD had 18 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.3%.
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 Ira Berger, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Ira Berger, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Ira Berger, MD accept Medicare?
Ira Berger, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,255 Part D claims and 656 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Ira Berger, MD's credentials?
Ira Berger, MD's NPI is 1013913284 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

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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.