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2026 NPPES data Addiction Psychiatry Physician NPI 1497734768 MD
Verify on CMS → Laurence Ducomb, MD
Addiction Psychiatry Physician in Jamaica Plain, 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 666 in Addiction Psychiatry 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
310
Medicare Part D claims · 53 beneficiaries · Addiction Psychiatry Physician avg: 792
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
68.6/100
▼ 15 pts below national avg 83.1 · Mid-tier
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Laurence Ducomb, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 68.6/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 310 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 68.6/100
- MIPS score · -15 vs avg
- 310
- Part D claims, 2023
- 88%
- 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.
Laurence Ducomb, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
69 7th percentile higher than 7% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Laurence Ducomb, MD sits
This provider among addiction psychiatry physician peers
Across the 76 addiction psychiatry physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Laurence Ducomb, MD writes more Part D claims than 47% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 7% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one addiction psychiatry physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Laurence Ducomb, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Laurence Ducomb, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 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 Laurence Ducomb, MD?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Addiction Psychiatry Physician
Medicare Part D claims
310 61% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
68.6/100 14.5 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Massachusetts
How Addiction Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Laurence Ducomb, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Addiction Psychiatry Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 68.6/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Addiction Psychiatry Physician) - 68.6/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Laurence Ducomb, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Addiction Psychiatry Physician provider holding MD credentials at 49 ROBINWOOD AVE, Jamaica Plain, MA, 02130, with a listed phone of (617) 390-1410. NPI 1497734768 was issued on 01/13/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 310 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 53 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $57K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 68.6/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 69.9, Cost 33.9), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Addiction Psychiatry Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 666 enrolled providers across 49 states and an average of 792 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1497734768 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Addiction Psychiatry Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 01/13/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
68.5794
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
69.8561
Quality
33.862
Cost
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Laurence Ducomb, MD 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.
Arbour 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 Laurence Ducomb, MD. To verify Laurence Ducomb, 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
Laurence Ducomb, MD - brand share 12.0%
Addiction Psychiatry Physician average
12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 310 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.
310
Total Claims
$57K
Total Drug Cost
53
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 398
- Total Day Supply
- 9,851
- Brand vs Generic
- 12% brand / 88% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $51K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $6K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 52.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.40
- Gender Split
- 55% female / 45% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 38, 65-74: 12, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Laurence Ducomb, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Clonazepam
Clonazepam
21 claims
- Hydroxyzine Pamoate
Hydroxyzine Pamoate
15 claims
- Doxepin Hcl
Doxepin Hcl
13 claims
- Zolpidem Tartrate
Zolpidem Tartrate
13 claims
- Ativan
Ativan
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Clonazepam | 21 |
| Hydroxyzine Pamoate | 15 |
| Doxepin Hcl | 13 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 13 |
| Ativan Lorazepam | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Addiction Psychiatry Physician Overview
How Laurence Ducomb, MD fits within the Addiction Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.
666
Addiction Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
49
States with Addiction Psychiatry Physician
792
Avg Claims per Provider
Laurence Ducomb, MD's 310 claims are below the specialty average of 792.
Nearby Addiction Psychiatry Physician Providers in Massachusetts
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Massachusetts, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Ducomb.
Dr. Steven Adelman
MD
Chestnut Hill, MA
Dr. Alan Barry
MD
Belmont, MA
Dr. Suzanne Bird
M.D.
Boston, MA
Dr. Olivera Bogunovic-Sotelo
MD
Belmont, MA
Mark Brudniak
Brookline, MA
Compare Addiction Psychiatry 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 Addiction Psychiatry Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laurence Ducomb, MD's specialty? ▼
Laurence Ducomb, MD specializes in Addiction Psychiatry Physician and practices in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts. Credentials: MD.
How much does Laurence Ducomb, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Laurence Ducomb, MD wrote 310 Medicare Part D claims totaling $57K in drug costs for 53 beneficiaries.
What is Laurence Ducomb, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Laurence Ducomb, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 68.6/100 (Quality: 69.9, Cost: 33.9). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Laurence Ducomb, MD located? ▼
Laurence Ducomb, MD is located at 49 ROBINWOOD AVE, Jamaica Plain, MA, 02130. Phone: (617) 390-1410.
What is Laurence Ducomb, MD's NPI number? ▼
Laurence Ducomb, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497734768, issued on 01/13/2006.
Does Laurence Ducomb, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Laurence Ducomb, MD's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $51K in brand drug costs.
How many Addiction Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 666 Addiction Psychiatry Physician providers across 49 states in the US. The average Addiction Psychiatry Physician provider writes 792 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Laurence Ducomb, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Laurence Ducomb, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clonazepam, Hydroxyzine Pamoate, Doxepin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Laurence Ducomb, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Laurence Ducomb, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 310 Part D claims and 53 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Laurence Ducomb, MD's credentials? ▼
Laurence Ducomb, MD's NPI is 1497734768 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- 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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