2026 NPPES data Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician NPI 1245498211
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KAREN CHOONG

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician in NORWELL, 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 327 beneficiaries · Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
54%
generic claims · 46% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$28.49
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KAREN CHOONG is a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician ([object Object]) practicing in NORWELL, Massachusetts with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 327 beneficiaries — 46% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $28.49 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KAREN CHOONG filed 1,338 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across NORWELL, Massachusetts. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KAREN CHOONG 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).

KAREN CHOONG at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/27/2008

NPI 1245498211

Primary specialty

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician

Mid-sized

7,852 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,338 49% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,639

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician share within Massachusetts

1. Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician share within Massachusetts

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism 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).

KAREN CHOONG is a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider practicing in NORWELL, Massachusetts, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1245498211. 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.

KAREN CHOONG appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider at 143 LONGWATER DR, NORWELL, MA, 02061, with a listed phone of (781) 878-5200. NPI 1245498211 was issued on 05/27/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHOONG 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 1,338 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 327 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $720K in drug spend, split 46% brand-name and 54% 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.

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 7,852 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 2,639 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

143 LONGWATER DR
NORWELL, MA 02061

Provider Details

NPI 1245498211
Specialty Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/27/2008

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KAREN CHOONG 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 SUBURBAN MASSACHUSETTS INC
NEWTON, 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 KAREN CHOONG. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$28

Largest payer

Abbott Laboratories

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 KAREN CHOONG. To verify KAREN CHOONG'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

KAREN CHOONG — brand share 46.0%
Specialty average (est.)

46% brand-name claims vs 54% generic, on 1,338 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.

1,338
Total Claims
$720K
Total Drug Cost
327
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,142
Total Day Supply
93,574
Brand vs Generic
46% brand / 54% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$685K
Generic Drug Cost
$17K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.20
Gender Split
76% female / 24% male
Age Distribution
<65: 21, 65-74: 165, 75-84: 112, 85+: 29

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Levothyroxine Sodium
258
Alendronate Sodium
131
Trulicity
Dulaglutide
111
Ozempic
Semaglutide
82
Methimazole
71
Synthroid
Levothyroxine Sodium
63
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
53
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
52
Tymlos
Abaloparatide
38
Metformin Hcl
36

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

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Overview

How KAREN CHOONG fits within the Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician landscape nationally.

7,852
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Providers in US
54
States with Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician
2,639
Avg Claims per Provider

KAREN CHOONG's 1,338 claims are below the specialty average of 2,639.

Nearby Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Providers in Massachusetts

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

Compare Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KAREN CHOONG's specialty?
KAREN CHOONG specializes in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician and practices in NORWELL, Massachusetts.
How much does KAREN CHOONG prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KAREN CHOONG wrote 1,338 Medicare Part D claims totaling $720K in drug costs for 327 beneficiaries.
Where is KAREN CHOONG located?
KAREN CHOONG is located at 143 LONGWATER DR, NORWELL, MA, 02061. Phone: (781) 878-5200.
What is KAREN CHOONG's NPI number?
KAREN CHOONG's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245498211, issued on 05/27/2008.
Does KAREN CHOONG prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KAREN CHOONG's prescribing is 46% brand-name and 54% generic drugs by claim count, with $685K in brand drug costs.
How many Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 7,852 Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider writes 2,639 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KAREN CHOONG prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KAREN CHOONG's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Alendronate Sodium, Trulicity. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KAREN CHOONG accept Medicare?
KAREN CHOONG appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,338 Part D claims and 327 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KAREN CHOONG's credentials?
KAREN CHOONG's NPI is 1245498211. 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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