2026 NPPES data Gastroenterology Physician NPI 1518040526 M.D.
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JOHN CHOBANIAN, M.D.

Gastroenterology Physician in CAMBRIDGE, 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
106
Medicare Part D claims · 103 beneficiaries · Gastroenterology Physician avg: 833
Generic prescribing
73%
generic claims · 27% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

JOHN CHOBANIAN, M.D. filed 106 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Gastroenterology Physician in CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, prescribing 73% generic.

106
Part D claims, 2023
73%
generic prescribing

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.

JOHN CHOBANIAN, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

106 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 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-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

JOHN CHOBANIAN, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about JOHN CHOBANIAN, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/23/2006

NPI 1518040526

Primary specialty

Gastroenterology Physician

Mid-sized

16,567 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

106 87% 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).

JOHN CHOBANIAN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gastroenterology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 300 MOUNT AUBURN ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA, 02138, with a listed phone of (617) 492-4450. NPI 1518040526 was issued on 10/23/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHOBANIAN 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 106 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 103 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $9K in drug spend, split 27% brand-name and 73% 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

300 MOUNT AUBURN ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138

Provider Details

NPI 1518040526
Specialty Gastroenterology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/23/2006

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 CHOBANIAN, M.D.. To verify JOHN CHOBANIAN, 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 · Above average

JOHN CHOBANIAN, M.D. — brand share 27.0%
Specialty average (est.)

27% brand-name claims vs 73% generic, on 106 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.

106
Total Claims
$9K
Total Drug Cost
103
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
112
Total Day Supply
436
Brand vs Generic
27% brand / 73% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$3K
Generic Drug Cost
$6K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.73
Gender Split
38% female / 62% 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
Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf
"Sodium
N/A

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

Gastroenterology Physician Overview

How JOHN CHOBANIAN, 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

JOHN CHOBANIAN, M.D.'s 106 claims are below 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 CHOBANIAN.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOHN CHOBANIAN, M.D.'s specialty?
JOHN CHOBANIAN, M.D. specializes in Gastroenterology Physician and practices in CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JOHN CHOBANIAN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOHN CHOBANIAN, M.D. wrote 106 Medicare Part D claims totaling $9K in drug costs for 103 beneficiaries.
Where is JOHN CHOBANIAN, M.D. located?
JOHN CHOBANIAN, M.D. is located at 300 MOUNT AUBURN ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA, 02138. Phone: (617) 492-4450.
What is JOHN CHOBANIAN, M.D.'s NPI number?
JOHN CHOBANIAN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518040526, issued on 10/23/2006.
Does JOHN CHOBANIAN, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOHN CHOBANIAN, M.D.'s prescribing is 27% brand-name and 73% generic drugs by claim count, with $3K 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 JOHN CHOBANIAN, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOHN CHOBANIAN, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOHN CHOBANIAN, M.D. accept Medicare?
JOHN CHOBANIAN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 106 Part D claims and 103 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOHN CHOBANIAN, M.D.'s credentials?
JOHN CHOBANIAN, M.D.'s NPI is 1518040526 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.

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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