2026 NPPES data Infectious Disease Physician NPI 1528472644 MD, PHD
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JOHN ALBIN, MD, PHD

Infectious Disease 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
70
Medicare Part D claims · 11 beneficiaries · Infectious Disease Physician avg: 816
Generic prescribing
71%
generic claims · 29% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: JOHN ALBIN, MD, PHD is a Infectious Disease Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BOSTON, Massachusetts with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 70 claims across 11 beneficiaries — 29% brand-name prescribing .

What the federal data shows

JOHN ALBIN, MD, PHD filed 70 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Infectious Disease Physician in BOSTON, Massachusetts, prescribing 71% generic.

70
Part D claims, 2023
71%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JOHN ALBIN, MD, PHD 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).

JOHN ALBIN, MD, PHD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/17/2014

NPI 1528472644

Primary specialty

Infectious Disease Physician

Mid-sized

8,292 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

70 91% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 816

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Infectious Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Infectious Disease Physician share within Massachusetts

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

JOHN ALBIN, MD, PHD is a Infectious Disease Physician provider practicing in BOSTON, Massachusetts, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD, PHD. NPI: 1528472644. 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.

JOHN ALBIN, MD, PHD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Infectious Disease Physician provider holding MD, PHD credentials at 55 FRUIT STREET, BOSTON, MA, 02114, with a listed phone of (617) 726-3812. NPI 1528472644 was issued on 06/17/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ALBIN 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 70 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 11 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $215K in drug spend, split 29% brand-name and 71% 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.

Infectious Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 8,292 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 816 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

55 FRUIT STREET
BOSTON, MA 02114

Provider Details

NPI 1528472644
Specialty Infectious Disease Physician
Credentials MD, PHD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/17/2014

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOHN ALBIN, MD, PHD 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.

MASS GENERAL BRIGHAM MEDICAL GROUP NORTHERN MASSACHUSETTS INC
SALEM, MA
MASS GENERAL BRIGHAM MEDICAL GROUP SUBURBAN MASSACHUSETTS INC
NEWTON, MA
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL PHYSICIANS ORGANIZATION 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).

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 JOHN ALBIN, MD, PHD. To verify JOHN ALBIN, MD, PHD'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

JOHN ALBIN, MD, PHD — brand share 29.0%
Specialty average (est.)

29% brand-name claims vs 71% generic, on 70 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.

70
Total Claims
$215K
Total Drug Cost
11
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
94
Total Day Supply
2,277
Brand vs Generic
29% brand / 71% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$207K
Generic Drug Cost
$8K
Antibiotic Claims
33

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.33
Age Distribution
<65: 0, 65-74: N/A, 75-84: N/A, 85+: 0

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Azithromycin
15
Rifampin
12

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

Infectious Disease Physician Overview

How JOHN ALBIN, MD, PHD fits within the Infectious Disease Physician landscape nationally.

8,292
Infectious Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Infectious Disease Physician
816
Avg Claims per Provider

JOHN ALBIN, MD, PHD's 70 claims are below the specialty average of 816.

Nearby Infectious Disease Physician Providers in Massachusetts

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOHN ALBIN, MD, PHD's specialty?
JOHN ALBIN, MD, PHD specializes in Infectious Disease Physician and practices in BOSTON, Massachusetts. Credentials: MD, PHD.
How much does JOHN ALBIN, MD, PHD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOHN ALBIN, MD, PHD wrote 70 Medicare Part D claims totaling $215K in drug costs for 11 beneficiaries.
Where is JOHN ALBIN, MD, PHD located?
JOHN ALBIN, MD, PHD is located at 55 FRUIT STREET, BOSTON, MA, 02114. Phone: (617) 726-3812.
What is JOHN ALBIN, MD, PHD's NPI number?
JOHN ALBIN, MD, PHD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528472644, issued on 06/17/2014.
Does JOHN ALBIN, MD, PHD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOHN ALBIN, MD, PHD's prescribing is 29% brand-name and 71% generic drugs by claim count, with $207K in brand drug costs.
How many Infectious Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 8,292 Infectious Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Infectious Disease Physician provider writes 816 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOHN ALBIN, MD, PHD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOHN ALBIN, MD, PHD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Azithromycin, Rifampin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOHN ALBIN, MD, PHD accept Medicare?
JOHN ALBIN, MD, PHD appears in CMS Medicare data with 70 Part D claims and 11 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOHN ALBIN, MD, PHD's credentials?
JOHN ALBIN, MD, PHD's NPI is 1528472644 with credentials MD, 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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