2026 NPPES data Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1750354130 M.D.
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KAREN QUILLEN, M.D.

Hematology (Internal Medicine) 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
292
Medicare Part D claims · 87 beneficiaries · Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 693
Generic prescribing
61%
generic claims · 39% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

KAREN QUILLEN, M.D. filed 292 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician in BOSTON, Massachusetts, prescribing 61% generic.

292
Part D claims, 2023
61%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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.

KAREN QUILLEN, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

292 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 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 certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KAREN QUILLEN, 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).

What does the federal data show about KAREN QUILLEN, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/08/2006

NPI 1750354130

Primary specialty

Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician

Niche

1,436 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

292 58% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 693

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Massachusetts

1. Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Massachusetts

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

KAREN QUILLEN, M.D. is a Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician provider practicing in BOSTON, Massachusetts, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1750354130. 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 QUILLEN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 133 BROOKLINE AVE, BOSTON, MA, 02215, with a listed phone of (671) 421-5950. NPI 1750354130 was issued on 02/08/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what QUILLEN 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 292 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 87 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.5 million in drug spend, split 39% brand-name and 61% 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.

Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,436 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 693 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

133 BROOKLINE AVE
BOSTON, MA 02215

Provider Details

NPI 1750354130
Specialty Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/08/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KAREN QUILLEN, 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.

HARVARD MEDICAL FACULTY PHYS AT BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MED CTR 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 KAREN QUILLEN, M.D.. To verify KAREN QUILLEN, 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

KAREN QUILLEN, M.D. — brand share 39.0%
Specialty average (est.)

39% brand-name claims vs 61% generic, on 292 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.

292
Total Claims
$1.5M
Total Drug Cost
87
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
507
Total Day Supply
14,622
Brand vs Generic
39% brand / 61% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.4M
Generic Drug Cost
$77K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.27
Gender Split
53% female / 47% 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
Hydroxyurea
79
Acyclovir
29
Imatinib Mesylate
21
Revlimid
Lenalidomide
19
Jakafi
Ruxolitinib Phosphate
17
Pomalyst
Pomalidomide
15
Tasigna
Nilotinib Hcl
13
Prednisone
12
Promacta
Eltrombopag Olamine
11

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

Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview

How KAREN QUILLEN, M.D. fits within the Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

1,436
Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
50
States with Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician
693
Avg Claims per Provider

KAREN QUILLEN, M.D.'s 292 claims are below the specialty average of 693.

Nearby Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Massachusetts

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

Compare Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KAREN QUILLEN, M.D.'s specialty?
KAREN QUILLEN, M.D. specializes in Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in BOSTON, Massachusetts. Credentials: M.D..
How much does KAREN QUILLEN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KAREN QUILLEN, M.D. wrote 292 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.5M in drug costs for 87 beneficiaries.
Where is KAREN QUILLEN, M.D. located?
KAREN QUILLEN, M.D. is located at 133 BROOKLINE AVE, BOSTON, MA, 02215. Phone: (671) 421-5950.
What is KAREN QUILLEN, M.D.'s NPI number?
KAREN QUILLEN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750354130, issued on 02/08/2006.
Does KAREN QUILLEN, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KAREN QUILLEN, M.D.'s prescribing is 39% brand-name and 61% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.4M in brand drug costs.
How many Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,436 Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 50 states in the US. The average Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 693 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KAREN QUILLEN, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KAREN QUILLEN, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydroxyurea, Acyclovir, Imatinib Mesylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KAREN QUILLEN, M.D. accept Medicare?
KAREN QUILLEN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 292 Part D claims and 87 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KAREN QUILLEN, M.D.'s credentials?
KAREN QUILLEN, M.D.'s NPI is 1750354130 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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