2026 NPPES data Gastroenterology Physician NPI 1942238928 M.D.
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MICHAEL EPSTEIN, M.D.

Gastroenterology Physician in ANNAPOLIS, Maryland. 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
927
Medicare Part D claims · 255 beneficiaries · Gastroenterology Physician avg: 833

What the federal data shows

MICHAEL EPSTEIN, M.D. filed 927 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Gastroenterology Physician in ANNAPOLIS, Maryland.

927
Part D claims, 2023

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MICHAEL EPSTEIN, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

927 Top 25% higher than 75% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

MICHAEL EPSTEIN, M.D. 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 MICHAEL EPSTEIN, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/29/2006

NPI 1942238928

Primary specialty

Gastroenterology Physician

Mid-sized

16,567 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

927 11% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 833

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Gastroenterology Physician compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Gastroenterology Physician share within Maryland

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

MICHAEL EPSTEIN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gastroenterology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 621 RIDGELY AVE, ANNAPOLIS, MD, 21401, with a listed phone of (410) 224-4887. NPI 1942238928 was issued on 06/29/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what EPSTEIN 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 927 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 255 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $835K in drug spend. 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.

Gastroenterology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,567 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 833 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

621 RIDGELY AVE
ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401

Provider Details

NPI 1942238928
Specialty Gastroenterology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/29/2006

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

927
Total Claims
$835K
Total Drug Cost
255
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,829
Total Day Supply
49,713
Generic Drug Cost
$57K
Antibiotic Claims
25

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.18
Gender Split
48% female / 52% male
Age Distribution
<65: 22, 65-74: 109, 75-84: 107, 85+: 17

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MICHAEL EPSTEIN, M.D. 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
Pantoprazole Sodium
99
Famotidine
69
Omeprazole
66
Esomeprazole Magnesium
61
Lansoprazole
56
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
43
Dexlansoprazole Dr
Dexlansoprazole
37
Dicyclomine Hcl
31
Linzess
Linaclotide
26
Colestipol Hcl
20

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

Gastroenterology Physician Overview

How MICHAEL EPSTEIN, M.D. fits within the Gastroenterology Physician landscape nationally.

16,567
Gastroenterology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Gastroenterology Physician
833
Avg Claims per Provider

MICHAEL EPSTEIN, M.D.'s 927 claims are above the specialty average of 833.

Nearby Gastroenterology Physician Providers in Maryland

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHAEL EPSTEIN, M.D.'s specialty?
MICHAEL EPSTEIN, M.D. specializes in Gastroenterology Physician and practices in ANNAPOLIS, Maryland. Credentials: M.D..
How much does MICHAEL EPSTEIN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHAEL EPSTEIN, M.D. wrote 927 Medicare Part D claims totaling $835K in drug costs for 255 beneficiaries.
Where is MICHAEL EPSTEIN, M.D. located?
MICHAEL EPSTEIN, M.D. is located at 621 RIDGELY AVE, ANNAPOLIS, MD, 21401. Phone: (410) 224-4887.
What is MICHAEL EPSTEIN, M.D.'s NPI number?
MICHAEL EPSTEIN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942238928, issued on 06/29/2006.
How many Gastroenterology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,567 Gastroenterology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gastroenterology Physician provider writes 833 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MICHAEL EPSTEIN, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MICHAEL EPSTEIN, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Pantoprazole Sodium, Famotidine, Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MICHAEL EPSTEIN, M.D. accept Medicare?
MICHAEL EPSTEIN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 927 Part D claims and 255 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHAEL EPSTEIN, M.D.'s credentials?
MICHAEL EPSTEIN, M.D.'s NPI is 1942238928 with credentials M.D.. 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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