2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1952987018
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MAXWELL SCHER

Otolaryngology 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
98
Medicare Part D claims · 44 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509

What the federal data shows

MAXWELL SCHER filed 98 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Otolaryngology Physician in BOSTON, Massachusetts.

98
Part D claims, 2023

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.

MAXWELL SCHER's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

98 0th percentile higher than 0% 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

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-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

MAXWELL SCHER 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 MAXWELL SCHER?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/19/2021

NPI 1952987018

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology Physician

Mid-sized

10,895 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

98 81% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 509

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Otolaryngology Physician share within Massachusetts

1. Otolaryngology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Otolaryngology Physician share within Massachusetts

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Otolaryngology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Otolaryngology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Otolaryngology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Otolaryngology 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).

MAXWELL SCHER is a Otolaryngology Physician provider practicing in BOSTON, Massachusetts, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1952987018. 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.

MAXWELL SCHER appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider at 830 HARRISON AVE STE 1400, BOSTON, MA, 02118, with a listed phone of (617) 638-8124. NPI 1952987018 was issued on 03/19/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SCHER 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 98 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 44 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 14.3%. 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.

Otolaryngology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,895 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 509 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

830 HARRISON AVE STE 1400
BOSTON, MA 02118

Provider Details

NPI 1952987018
Specialty Otolaryngology Physician
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/19/2021

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 MAXWELL SCHER. To verify MAXWELL SCHER'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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

98
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
44
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
126
Total Day Supply
2,731
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
14 (14.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
12

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.43
Gender Split
48% female / 52% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Fluticasone Propionate
18
Ipratropium Bromide
13
Oxycodone Hcl
12

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

Otolaryngology Physician Overview

How MAXWELL SCHER fits within the Otolaryngology Physician landscape nationally.

10,895
Otolaryngology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Otolaryngology Physician
509
Avg Claims per Provider

MAXWELL SCHER's 98 claims are below the specialty average of 509.

Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in Massachusetts

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

Compare Otolaryngology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MAXWELL SCHER's specialty?
MAXWELL SCHER specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in BOSTON, Massachusetts.
How much does MAXWELL SCHER prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MAXWELL SCHER wrote 98 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 44 beneficiaries.
Where is MAXWELL SCHER located?
MAXWELL SCHER is located at 830 HARRISON AVE STE 1400, BOSTON, MA, 02118. Phone: (617) 638-8124.
What is MAXWELL SCHER's NPI number?
MAXWELL SCHER's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952987018, issued on 03/19/2021.
Does MAXWELL SCHER prescribe opioids?
Yes, MAXWELL SCHER had 14 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 14.3%.
How many Otolaryngology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,895 Otolaryngology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Otolaryngology Physician provider writes 509 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MAXWELL SCHER prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MAXWELL SCHER's most frequently prescribed drugs include Fluticasone Propionate, Ipratropium Bromide, Oxycodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MAXWELL SCHER accept Medicare?
MAXWELL SCHER appears in CMS Medicare data with 98 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 MAXWELL SCHER's credentials?
MAXWELL SCHER's NPI is 1952987018. 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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