2026 NPPES data Medical Oncology Physician NPI 1225028137 MD
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Lawrence Blaszkowsky, MD

Medical Oncology Physician in Boston, 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 3,792 in Medical Oncology 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
100
Medicare Part D claims · 39 beneficiaries · Medical Oncology Physician avg: 689
Generic prescribing
77%
generic claims · 23% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Lawrence Blaszkowsky, MD filed 100 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Medical Oncology Physician in Boston, Massachusetts, prescribing 77% generic.

100
Part D claims, 2023
77%
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.

Lawrence Blaszkowsky, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

100 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 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. 2K+: 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)

Lawrence Blaszkowsky, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 3 hospital affiliations - 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 Lawrence Blaszkowsky, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/24/2005

NPI 1225028137

Primary specialty

Medical Oncology Physician

Niche

3,792 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

100 85% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 689

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Medical Oncology Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Largest specialties in Massachusetts (% of in-state providers)

Mental Health Counselor - 8.3%Mental Health Counselor8.3%Clinical Social Worker - 7.8%Clinical Social Worker7.8%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 6.2%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program6.2%Behavior Technician - 4.9%Behavior Technician4.9%Counselor - 4.3%Counselor4.3%Internal Medicine Physician - 3.7%Internal Medicine Physician3.7%Medical Oncology Physician - 0.1%Medical Oncology Physician0.1%
Largest specialties in Massachusetts (% of in-state providers)

Board certification

Not published by CMS

CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Medical Oncology Physician. Verify directly:

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).

Lawrence Blaszkowsky, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Oncology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 55 FRUIT ST, Boston, MA, 02114, with a listed phone of (617) 724-1700. NPI 1225028137 was issued on 10/24/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Blaszkowsky 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 100 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 39 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $36K in drug spend, split 23% brand-name and 77% 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.

Medical Oncology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,792 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 689 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

55 FRUIT ST
Boston, MA 02114

Provider Details

NPI 1225028137
Specialty Medical Oncology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/24/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Lawrence Blaszkowsky, 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.

According to CMS billing records, Lawrence Blaszkowsky, MD is affiliated with 3 Medicare-billing facilities.

Brigham And Womens Physicians Organization Inc
Boston, MA
Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc
Boston, MA
The General Hospital Corporation
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).

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 Lawrence Blaszkowsky, MD. To verify Lawrence Blaszkowsky, 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

Lawrence Blaszkowsky, MD - brand share 23.0%
Medical Oncology Physician average

23% brand-name claims vs 77% generic, on 100 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.

100
Total Claims
$36K
Total Drug Cost
39
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
113
Total Day Supply
1,923
Brand vs Generic
23% brand / 77% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$35K
Generic Drug Cost
$962

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.19
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Lawrence Blaszkowsky, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Prochlorperazine Maleate
24
Creon
Lipase/Protease/Amylase
13
Ondansetron Hcl
12

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

Medical Oncology Physician Overview

How Lawrence Blaszkowsky, MD fits within the Medical Oncology Physician landscape nationally.

3,792
Medical Oncology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Medical Oncology Physician
689
Avg Claims per Provider

Lawrence Blaszkowsky, MD's 100 claims are below the specialty average of 689.

Nearby Medical Oncology Physician Providers in Massachusetts

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

Compare Medical Oncology 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 Medical Oncology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lawrence Blaszkowsky, MD's specialty?
Lawrence Blaszkowsky, MD specializes in Medical Oncology Physician and practices in Boston, Massachusetts. Credentials: MD.
How much does Lawrence Blaszkowsky, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Lawrence Blaszkowsky, MD wrote 100 Medicare Part D claims totaling $36K in drug costs for 39 beneficiaries.
Where is Lawrence Blaszkowsky, MD located?
Lawrence Blaszkowsky, MD is located at 55 FRUIT ST, Boston, MA, 02114. Phone: (617) 724-1700.
What is Lawrence Blaszkowsky, MD's NPI number?
Lawrence Blaszkowsky, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225028137, issued on 10/24/2005.
Does Lawrence Blaszkowsky, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Lawrence Blaszkowsky, MD's prescribing is 23% brand-name and 77% generic drugs by claim count, with $35K in brand drug costs.
How many Medical Oncology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 3,792 Medical Oncology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Medical Oncology Physician provider writes 689 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Lawrence Blaszkowsky, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Lawrence Blaszkowsky, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prochlorperazine Maleate, Creon, Ondansetron Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Lawrence Blaszkowsky, MD accept Medicare?
Lawrence Blaszkowsky, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 100 Part D claims and 39 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Lawrence Blaszkowsky, MD's credentials?
Lawrence Blaszkowsky, MD's NPI is 1225028137 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

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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.