2026 NPPES data Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician NPI 1861888539 M.D.
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LAUREN BIERMAN, M.D.

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) 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
986
Medicare Part D claims · 297 beneficiaries · Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician avg: 558
Generic prescribing
64%
generic claims · 36% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$147.9
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: LAUREN BIERMAN, M.D. is a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BOSTON, Massachusetts with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 986 claims across 297 beneficiaries — 36% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $147.9 across 5 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: LAUREN BIERMAN, M.D. filed 986 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BOSTON, Massachusetts. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

LAUREN BIERMAN, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

LAUREN BIERMAN, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/09/2015

NPI 1861888539

Primary specialty

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician

Niche

913 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

986 77% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 558

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician share within Massachusetts

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) 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).

LAUREN BIERMAN, M.D. is a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider practicing in BOSTON, Massachusetts, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1861888539. 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.

LAUREN BIERMAN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 800 WASHINGTON ST STE 450, BOSTON, MA, 02111, with a listed phone of (617) 636-4648. NPI 1861888539 was issued on 04/09/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BIERMAN 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 986 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 297 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $142K in drug spend, split 36% brand-name and 64% 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.

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 913 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 558 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

800 WASHINGTON ST STE 450
BOSTON, MA 02111

Provider Details

NPI 1861888539
Specialty Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/09/2015

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LAUREN BIERMAN, 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.

ASSOCIATED EYE SURGEONS
PLYMOUTH, MA
CAMBRIDGE PUBLIC HEALTH COMMISSION
MALDEN, 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 LAUREN BIERMAN, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$148

Largest payer

Sandoz Inc.

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 LAUREN BIERMAN, M.D.. To verify LAUREN BIERMAN, 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

LAUREN BIERMAN, M.D. — brand share 36.0%
Specialty average (est.)

36% brand-name claims vs 64% generic, on 986 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.

986
Total Claims
$142K
Total Drug Cost
297
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,554
Total Day Supply
42,501
Brand vs Generic
36% brand / 64% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$128K
Generic Drug Cost
$14K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.19
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male
Age Distribution
<65: 11, 65-74: 123, 75-84: 118, 85+: 45

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Latanoprost
380
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
116
Prednisolone Acetate
87
Restasis
Cyclosporine
62
Timolol Maleate
57
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
42
Dorzolamide Hcl
35
Brimonidine Tartrate
29
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
20
Xiidra
Lifitegrast
18

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

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Overview

How LAUREN BIERMAN, M.D. fits within the Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician landscape nationally.

913
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Providers in US
48
States with Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician
558
Avg Claims per Provider

LAUREN BIERMAN, M.D.'s 986 claims are above the specialty average of 558.

Nearby Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Providers in Massachusetts

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

Compare Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LAUREN BIERMAN, M.D.'s specialty?
LAUREN BIERMAN, M.D. specializes in Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician and practices in BOSTON, Massachusetts. Credentials: M.D..
How much does LAUREN BIERMAN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LAUREN BIERMAN, M.D. wrote 986 Medicare Part D claims totaling $142K in drug costs for 297 beneficiaries.
Where is LAUREN BIERMAN, M.D. located?
LAUREN BIERMAN, M.D. is located at 800 WASHINGTON ST STE 450, BOSTON, MA, 02111. Phone: (617) 636-4648.
What is LAUREN BIERMAN, M.D.'s NPI number?
LAUREN BIERMAN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861888539, issued on 04/09/2015.
Does LAUREN BIERMAN, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LAUREN BIERMAN, M.D.'s prescribing is 36% brand-name and 64% generic drugs by claim count, with $128K in brand drug costs.
How many Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 913 Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider writes 558 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LAUREN BIERMAN, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LAUREN BIERMAN, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Dorzolamide-Timolol, Prednisolone Acetate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LAUREN BIERMAN, M.D. accept Medicare?
LAUREN BIERMAN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 986 Part D claims and 297 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LAUREN BIERMAN, M.D.'s credentials?
LAUREN BIERMAN, M.D.'s NPI is 1861888539 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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