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2026 NPPES data Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician NPI 1134624042
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Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in Worcester, 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 1,779 in Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 137 beneficiaries · Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician avg: 5K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
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
Matthew Wetherell filed 3,339 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in Worcester, Massachusetts, prescribing 85% generic.
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 85%
- generic prescribing
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.
Matthew Wetherell's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
3,339 Top 10% higher than 90% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Matthew Wetherell practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Matthew Wetherell?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
3,339 31% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Massachusetts
How Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts 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 Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician. Verify directly:
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).
Matthew Wetherell appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider at 288 GROVE ST, Worcester, MA, 01605, with a listed phone of (508) 856-9650. NPI 1134624042 was issued on 03/25/2018.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 3,339 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 137 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $279K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.1%.
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,779 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 4,854 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 | 1134624042 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 03/25/2018 |
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 Matthew Wetherell. To verify Matthew Wetherell'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
Matthew Wetherell - brand share 14.0%
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician average
14% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 3,339 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.
3,339
Total Claims
$279K
Total Drug Cost
137
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 3,513
- Total Day Supply
- 69,993
- Brand vs Generic
- 14% brand / 85% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $235K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $43K
- Opioid Claims
- 69 (2.1% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 64
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 83.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.50
- Gender Split
- 84% female / 16% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Matthew Wetherell prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
152 claims
- Furosemide
Furosemide
147 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
145 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
121 claims
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
121 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
117 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
115 claims
- Donepezil Hcl
Donepezil Hcl
109 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 152 |
| Furosemide | 147 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 145 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 121 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 121 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 117 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 115 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 109 |
| Gabapentin | 94 |
| Lisinopril | 92 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Overview
How Matthew Wetherell fits within the Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.
1,779
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
4,854
Avg Claims per Provider
Matthew Wetherell's 3,339 claims are below the specialty average of 4,854.
Nearby Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in Massachusetts
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Massachusetts, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Wetherell.
Dr. Jerome Avorn
MD
Boston, MA
Dr. Jessica Boatman Dray
M.D.
Worcester, MA
Dr. Maura Brennan
MD
Springfield, MA
Dr. Julia Breton
M.D.
Cambridge, MA
Dr. Richard Brunswick
M.D.
Northampton, MA
Compare Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Matthew Wetherell's specialty? ▼
Matthew Wetherell specializes in Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician and practices in Worcester, Massachusetts.
How much does Matthew Wetherell prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Matthew Wetherell wrote 3,339 Medicare Part D claims totaling $279K in drug costs for 137 beneficiaries.
Where is Matthew Wetherell located? ▼
Matthew Wetherell is located at 288 GROVE ST, Worcester, MA, 01605. Phone: (508) 856-9650.
What is Matthew Wetherell's NPI number? ▼
Matthew Wetherell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134624042, issued on 03/25/2018.
Does Matthew Wetherell prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Matthew Wetherell's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $235K in brand drug costs.
Does Matthew Wetherell prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Matthew Wetherell had 69 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.1%.
How many Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,779 Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider writes 4,854 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Matthew Wetherell prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Matthew Wetherell's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Furosemide, Eliquis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Matthew Wetherell accept Medicare? ▼
Matthew Wetherell appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,339 Part D claims and 137 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Matthew Wetherell's credentials? ▼
Matthew Wetherell's NPI is 1134624042. 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.
- 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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