2026 NPPES data Allergy & Immunology Physician NPI 1932210366 M.D.
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JOHN IRONS, M.D.

Allergy & Immunology Physician in BETHESDA, Maryland. 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
141
Medicare Part D claims · 26 beneficiaries · Allergy & Immunology Physician avg: 764
Generic prescribing
57%
generic claims · 43% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: JOHN IRONS, M.D. is a Allergy & Immunology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BETHESDA, Maryland with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 141 claims across 26 beneficiaries — 43% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: JOHN IRONS, M.D. filed 141 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BETHESDA, Maryland. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JOHN IRONS, M.D. 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).

JOHN IRONS, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/31/2006

NPI 1932210366

Primary specialty

Allergy & Immunology Physician

Niche

3,390 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

141 82% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 764

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Allergy & Immunology Physician compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Allergy & Immunology Physician share within Maryland

1. Allergy & Immunology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Allergy & Immunology Physician share within Maryland

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Allergy & Immunology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Allergy & Immunology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Allergy & Immunology 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 IRONS, M.D. is a Allergy & Immunology Physician provider practicing in BETHESDA, Maryland, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1932210366. 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 IRONS, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Allergy & Immunology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 10401 OLD GEORGETOWN RD, BETHESDA, MD, 20814, with a listed phone of (301) 564-4090. NPI 1932210366 was issued on 08/31/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what IRONS 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 141 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 26 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $26K in drug spend, split 43% brand-name and 57% 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.

Allergy & Immunology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,390 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 764 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

10401 OLD GEORGETOWN RD
BETHESDA, MD 20814

Provider Details

NPI 1932210366
Specialty Allergy & Immunology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/31/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOHN IRONS, M.D. 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.

PRIVIA MEDICAL GROUP, LLC
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).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

JOHN IRONS, M.D. — brand share 43.0%
Specialty average (est.)

43% brand-name claims vs 57% generic, on 141 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.

141
Total Claims
$26K
Total Drug Cost
26
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
237
Total Day Supply
6,921
Brand vs Generic
43% brand / 57% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$25K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.66

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Montelukast Sodium
29
Advair Diskus
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol
15
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
14
Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride
14
Azelastine Hcl
13
Pulmicort Flexhaler
Budesonide
11

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

Allergy & Immunology Physician Overview

How JOHN IRONS, M.D. fits within the Allergy & Immunology Physician landscape nationally.

3,390
Allergy & Immunology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Allergy & Immunology Physician
764
Avg Claims per Provider

JOHN IRONS, M.D.'s 141 claims are below the specialty average of 764.

Nearby Allergy & Immunology Physician Providers in Maryland

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

Compare Allergy & Immunology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOHN IRONS, M.D.'s specialty?
JOHN IRONS, M.D. specializes in Allergy & Immunology Physician and practices in BETHESDA, Maryland. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JOHN IRONS, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOHN IRONS, M.D. wrote 141 Medicare Part D claims totaling $26K in drug costs for 26 beneficiaries.
Where is JOHN IRONS, M.D. located?
JOHN IRONS, M.D. is located at 10401 OLD GEORGETOWN RD, BETHESDA, MD, 20814. Phone: (301) 564-4090.
What is JOHN IRONS, M.D.'s NPI number?
JOHN IRONS, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932210366, issued on 08/31/2006.
Does JOHN IRONS, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOHN IRONS, M.D.'s prescribing is 43% brand-name and 57% generic drugs by claim count, with $25K in brand drug costs.
How many Allergy & Immunology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 3,390 Allergy & Immunology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Allergy & Immunology Physician provider writes 764 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOHN IRONS, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOHN IRONS, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Montelukast Sodium, Advair Diskus, Albuterol Sulfate Hfa. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOHN IRONS, M.D. accept Medicare?
JOHN IRONS, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 141 Part D claims and 26 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOHN IRONS, M.D.'s credentials?
JOHN IRONS, M.D.'s NPI is 1932210366 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.

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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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