2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1437155181 M.D.
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LAILA AKHUND, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician in FOXBOROUGH, 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 427 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: LAILA AKHUND, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in FOXBOROUGH, Massachusetts with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 5K claims across 427 beneficiaries — 9% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: LAILA AKHUND, M.D. filed 4,922 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across FOXBOROUGH, Massachusetts. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

LAILA AKHUND, 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).

LAILA AKHUND, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/27/2005

NPI 1437155181

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,922 81% 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

Internal Medicine Physician share within Massachusetts

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

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).

LAILA AKHUND, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider practicing in FOXBOROUGH, Massachusetts, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1437155181. 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.

LAILA AKHUND, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 20 PATRIOT PL, FOXBOROUGH, MA, 02035, with a listed phone of (508) 718-4050. NPI 1437155181 was issued on 06/27/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AKHUND 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 4,922 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 427 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $337K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.3%. 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

20 PATRIOT PL
FOXBOROUGH, MA 02035

Provider Details

NPI 1437155181
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/27/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LAILA AKHUND, 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.

BRIGHAM AND WOMENS PHYSICIANS ORGANIZATION INC
FOXBOROUGH, 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 LAILA AKHUND, M.D.. To verify LAILA AKHUND, 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 · Generic-heavy

LAILA AKHUND, M.D. — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 4,922 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.

4,922
Total Claims
$337K
Total Drug Cost
427
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
11,614
Total Day Supply
341,045
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$227K
Generic Drug Cost
$109K
Opioid Claims
161 (3.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
94

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.95
Gender Split
70% female / 30% male
Age Distribution
<65: 27, 65-74: 193, 75-84: 154, 85+: 53

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
349
Amlodipine Besylate
242
Levothyroxine Sodium
238
Losartan Potassium
208
Lisinopril
202
Metoprolol Succinate
172
Omeprazole
172
Simvastatin
172
Metformin Hcl
149
Hydrochlorothiazide
137

* 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 LAILA AKHUND, M.D. 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

LAILA AKHUND, M.D.'s 4,922 claims are above 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 AKHUND.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LAILA AKHUND, M.D.'s specialty?
LAILA AKHUND, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in FOXBOROUGH, Massachusetts. Credentials: M.D..
How much does LAILA AKHUND, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LAILA AKHUND, M.D. wrote 4,922 Medicare Part D claims totaling $337K in drug costs for 427 beneficiaries.
Where is LAILA AKHUND, M.D. located?
LAILA AKHUND, M.D. is located at 20 PATRIOT PL, FOXBOROUGH, MA, 02035. Phone: (508) 718-4050.
What is LAILA AKHUND, M.D.'s NPI number?
LAILA AKHUND, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437155181, issued on 06/27/2005.
Does LAILA AKHUND, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LAILA AKHUND, M.D.'s prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $227K in brand drug costs.
Does LAILA AKHUND, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, LAILA AKHUND, M.D. had 161 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.3%.
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 LAILA AKHUND, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LAILA AKHUND, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LAILA AKHUND, M.D. accept Medicare?
LAILA AKHUND, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,922 Part D claims and 427 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LAILA AKHUND, M.D.'s credentials?
LAILA AKHUND, M.D.'s NPI is 1437155181 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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