2026 NPPES data Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician NPI 1174518989 MD
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MARK TALLMAN, MD

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician in BRIGHTON, 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
149
Medicare Part D claims · 44 beneficiaries · Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
66%
generic claims · 34% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.3K
12 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MARK TALLMAN, MD filed 149 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician in BRIGHTON, Massachusetts, prescribing 66% generic.

149
Part D claims, 2023
66%
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.

MARK TALLMAN, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

149 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. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MARK TALLMAN, MD 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).

What does the federal data show about MARK TALLMAN, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/19/2005

NPI 1174518989

Primary specialty

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician

Niche

510 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

149 92% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,762

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician share within Massachusetts

1. Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician share within Massachusetts

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology 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).

MARK TALLMAN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 736 CAMBRIDGE ST FL 2, BRIGHTON, MA, 02135, with a listed phone of (617) 789-2344. NPI 1174518989 was issued on 09/19/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what TALLMAN 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 149 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 44 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $34K in drug spend, split 34% brand-name and 66% 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.

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 510 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 1,762 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

736 CAMBRIDGE ST FL 2
BRIGHTON, MA 02135

Provider Details

NPI 1174518989
Specialty Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/19/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MARK TALLMAN, 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.

BMC AFFILIATED PHYSICIANS, INC.
BRIGHTON, MA
STEWARD MEDICAL GROUP INC
BRIGHTON, 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 MARK TALLMAN, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.3K

Largest payer

Abbott Laboratories

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 MARK TALLMAN, MD. To verify MARK TALLMAN, 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 · Above average

MARK TALLMAN, MD — brand share 34.0%
Specialty average (est.)

34% brand-name claims vs 66% generic, on 149 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.

149
Total Claims
$34K
Total Drug Cost
44
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
232
Total Day Supply
6,834
Brand vs Generic
34% brand / 66% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$33K
Generic Drug Cost
$1K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
65.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.48
Gender Split
52% female / 48% male
Age Distribution
<65: 15, 65-74: 20, 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 MARK TALLMAN, 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
Entresto
Sacubitril/Valsartan
34
Carvedilol
21
Farxiga
Dapagliflozin Propanediol
16
Spironolactone
11

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

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician Overview

How MARK TALLMAN, MD fits within the Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician landscape nationally.

510
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician Providers in US
48
States with Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician
1,762
Avg Claims per Provider

MARK TALLMAN, MD's 149 claims are below the specialty average of 1,762.

Nearby Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician Providers in Massachusetts

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

Compare Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MARK TALLMAN, MD's specialty?
MARK TALLMAN, MD specializes in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician and practices in BRIGHTON, Massachusetts. Credentials: MD.
How much does MARK TALLMAN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MARK TALLMAN, MD wrote 149 Medicare Part D claims totaling $34K in drug costs for 44 beneficiaries.
Where is MARK TALLMAN, MD located?
MARK TALLMAN, MD is located at 736 CAMBRIDGE ST FL 2, BRIGHTON, MA, 02135. Phone: (617) 789-2344.
What is MARK TALLMAN, MD's NPI number?
MARK TALLMAN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174518989, issued on 09/19/2005.
Does MARK TALLMAN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MARK TALLMAN, MD's prescribing is 34% brand-name and 66% generic drugs by claim count, with $33K in brand drug costs.
How many Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 510 Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician provider writes 1,762 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MARK TALLMAN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MARK TALLMAN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Entresto, Carvedilol, Farxiga. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MARK TALLMAN, MD accept Medicare?
MARK TALLMAN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 149 Part D claims and 44 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MARK TALLMAN, MD's credentials?
MARK TALLMAN, MD's NPI is 1174518989 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).

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