2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1518229228 MD
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JAMES NAPLES, MD

Otolaryngology Physician in BOSTON, 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
79
Medicare Part D claims · 47 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
Generic prescribing
53%
generic claims · 47% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$72.57
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JAMES NAPLES, MD is a Otolaryngology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BOSTON, Massachusetts with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 79 claims across 47 beneficiaries — 47% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $72.57 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JAMES NAPLES, MD filed 79 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BOSTON, Massachusetts. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JAMES NAPLES, MD 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).

JAMES NAPLES, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/10/2012

NPI 1518229228

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology Physician

Mid-sized

10,895 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

79 84% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 509

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Otolaryngology Physician share within Massachusetts

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

JAMES NAPLES, MD is a Otolaryngology Physician provider practicing in BOSTON, Massachusetts, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1518229228. 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.

JAMES NAPLES, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 110 FRANCIS ST STE 6E, BOSTON, MA, 02215, with a listed phone of (617) 632-7599. NPI 1518229228 was issued on 06/10/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what NAPLES 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 79 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 47 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $7K in drug spend, split 47% brand-name and 53% 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.

Otolaryngology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,895 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 509 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

110 FRANCIS ST STE 6E
BOSTON, MA 02215

Provider Details

NPI 1518229228
Specialty Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/10/2012

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JAMES NAPLES, 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.

HARVARD MEDICAL FACULTY PHYS AT BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MED CTR INC
BOSTON, 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).

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 JAMES NAPLES, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$73

Largest payer

3-D Matrix, Inc.

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.

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 JAMES NAPLES, MD. To verify JAMES NAPLES, 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

JAMES NAPLES, MD — brand share 47.0%
Specialty average (est.)

47% brand-name claims vs 53% generic, on 79 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.

79
Total Claims
$7K
Total Drug Cost
47
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
88
Total Day Supply
1,567
Brand vs Generic
47% brand / 53% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$6K
Generic Drug Cost
$1K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.66
Gender Split
43% female / 57% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Ciprofloxacin-Dexamethasone
Ciprofloxacin Hcl/Dexameth
33
Ofloxacin
14

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

Otolaryngology Physician Overview

How JAMES NAPLES, MD fits within the Otolaryngology Physician landscape nationally.

10,895
Otolaryngology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Otolaryngology Physician
509
Avg Claims per Provider

JAMES NAPLES, MD's 79 claims are below the specialty average of 509.

Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in Massachusetts

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES NAPLES, MD's specialty?
JAMES NAPLES, MD specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in BOSTON, Massachusetts. Credentials: MD.
How much does JAMES NAPLES, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES NAPLES, MD wrote 79 Medicare Part D claims totaling $7K in drug costs for 47 beneficiaries.
Where is JAMES NAPLES, MD located?
JAMES NAPLES, MD is located at 110 FRANCIS ST STE 6E, BOSTON, MA, 02215. Phone: (617) 632-7599.
What is JAMES NAPLES, MD's NPI number?
JAMES NAPLES, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518229228, issued on 06/10/2012.
Does JAMES NAPLES, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JAMES NAPLES, MD's prescribing is 47% brand-name and 53% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K in brand drug costs.
How many Otolaryngology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,895 Otolaryngology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Otolaryngology Physician provider writes 509 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JAMES NAPLES, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMES NAPLES, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ciprofloxacin-Dexamethasone, Ofloxacin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAMES NAPLES, MD accept Medicare?
JAMES NAPLES, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 79 Part D claims and 47 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES NAPLES, MD's credentials?
JAMES NAPLES, MD's NPI is 1518229228 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).

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