2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1518953710 MD
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Joseph Sullivan, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in Wareham, Massachusetts. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers — including 172,858 in Internal Medicine 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
647
Medicare Part D claims · 44 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Joseph Sullivan, MD filed 647 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in Wareham, Massachusetts, prescribing 89% generic.

647
Part D claims, 2023
89%
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.

Joseph Sullivan, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

647 Top 31% higher than 69% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

Joseph Sullivan, MD 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 Joseph Sullivan, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/22/2005

NPI 1518953710

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

647 76% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

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

Mental Health Counselor — 8.3%Mental Health Counselor8.3%Clinical Social Worker — 7.8%Clinical Social Worker7.8%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program — 6.2%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program6.2%Behavior Technician — 4.9%Behavior Technician4.9%Counselor — 4.3%Counselor4.3%Internal Medicine Physician — 3.7%Internal Medicine Physician3.7%
Largest specialties in Massachusetts (% of in-state providers)

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

Joseph Sullivan, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 261 MAIN ST STE B, Wareham, MA, 02571, with a listed phone of (508) 295-7174. NPI 1518953710 was issued on 09/22/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Sullivan 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 647 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 44 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $52K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.2%. 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.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

261 MAIN ST STE B
Wareham, MA 02571

Provider Details

NPI 1518953710
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/22/2005

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 Joseph Sullivan, MD. To verify Joseph Sullivan, 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 · Typical

Joseph Sullivan, MD — brand share 11.0%
Internal Medicine Physician average

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 647 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.

647
Total Claims
$52K
Total Drug Cost
44
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
705
Total Day Supply
16,732
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$36K
Generic Drug Cost
$17K
Opioid Claims
14 (2.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
12

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
51.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.31
Gender Split
36% female / 64% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Joseph Sullivan, 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
Buprenorphine-Naloxone
Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl
43
Levothyroxine Sodium
37
Buprenorphine Hcl
35
Omeprazole
34
Atorvastatin Calcium
31
Clonazepam
25
Lisinopril
23
Suboxone
Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl
22
Famotidine
20
Trulicity
Dulaglutide
17

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How Joseph Sullivan, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

Joseph Sullivan, MD's 647 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Massachusetts

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

Compare Internal Medicine 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 Massachusetts medical board — federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Internal Medicine Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Joseph Sullivan, MD's specialty?
Joseph Sullivan, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in Wareham, Massachusetts. Credentials: MD.
How much does Joseph Sullivan, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Joseph Sullivan, MD wrote 647 Medicare Part D claims totaling $52K in drug costs for 44 beneficiaries.
Where is Joseph Sullivan, MD located?
Joseph Sullivan, MD is located at 261 MAIN ST STE B, Wareham, MA, 02571. Phone: (508) 295-7174.
What is Joseph Sullivan, MD's NPI number?
Joseph Sullivan, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518953710, issued on 09/22/2005.
Does Joseph Sullivan, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Joseph Sullivan, MD's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $36K in brand drug costs.
Does Joseph Sullivan, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, Joseph Sullivan, MD had 14 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.2%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Joseph Sullivan, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Joseph Sullivan, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Buprenorphine-Naloxone, Levothyroxine Sodium, Buprenorphine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Joseph Sullivan, MD accept Medicare?
Joseph Sullivan, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 647 Part D claims and 44 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Joseph Sullivan, MD's credentials?
Joseph Sullivan, MD's NPI is 1518953710 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.