2026 NPPES data Pulmonary Disease Physician NPI 1205819026 M.D.
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MICHAEL SOLOMON, M.D.

Pulmonary Disease Physician in CHEVY CHASE, 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 252 beneficiaries · Pulmonary Disease Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
44%
generic claims · 56% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$527.46
20 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MICHAEL SOLOMON, M.D. filed 1,198 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pulmonary Disease Physician in CHEVY CHASE, Maryland, prescribing 44% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
44%
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.

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

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

1,198 Top 23% higher than 77% 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%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 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 certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MICHAEL SOLOMON, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — 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 MICHAEL SOLOMON, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/25/2005

NPI 1205819026

Primary specialty

Pulmonary Disease Physician

Mid-sized

9,271 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,198 18% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,457

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Pulmonary Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Pulmonary Disease Physician share within Maryland

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Pulmonary Disease 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 SOLOMON, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 5530 WISCONSIN AVE, CHEVY CHASE, MD, 20815, with a listed phone of (301) 656-7374. NPI 1205819026 was issued on 11/25/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SOLOMON 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 1,198 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 252 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $894K in drug spend, split 56% brand-name and 44% 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.

Pulmonary Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,271 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 1,457 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

5530 WISCONSIN AVE
CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815

Provider Details

NPI 1205819026
Specialty Pulmonary Disease Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/25/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MICHAEL SOLOMON, M.D. 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.

JOHNS HOPKINS COMMUNITY PHYSICIANS, INC
LAUREL, MD

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 MICHAEL SOLOMON, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$527

Largest payer

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

MICHAEL SOLOMON, M.D. — brand share 56.0%
Specialty average (est.)

56% brand-name claims vs 44% generic, on 1,198 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.

1,198
Total Claims
$894K
Total Drug Cost
252
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,400
Total Day Supply
69,444
Brand vs Generic
56% brand / 44% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$859K
Antibiotic Claims
70

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
79.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.34
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MICHAEL SOLOMON, 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
Anoro Ellipta
Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr
95
Arnuity Ellipta
Fluticasone Furoate
91
Montelukast Sodium
91
Breo Ellipta
Fluticasone/Vilanterol
75
Trelegy Ellipta
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter
73
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
62
Prednisone
45
Azithromycin
37
Spiriva Respimat
Tiotropium Bromide
34
Stiolto Respimat
Tiotropium Br/Olodaterol Hcl
30

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

Pulmonary Disease Physician Overview

How MICHAEL SOLOMON, M.D. fits within the Pulmonary Disease Physician landscape nationally.

9,271
Pulmonary Disease Physician Providers in US
53
States with Pulmonary Disease Physician
1,457
Avg Claims per Provider

MICHAEL SOLOMON, M.D.'s 1,198 claims are below the specialty average of 1,457.

Nearby Pulmonary Disease Physician Providers in Maryland

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

Compare Pulmonary Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHAEL SOLOMON, M.D.'s specialty?
MICHAEL SOLOMON, M.D. specializes in Pulmonary Disease Physician and practices in CHEVY CHASE, Maryland. Credentials: M.D..
How much does MICHAEL SOLOMON, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHAEL SOLOMON, M.D. wrote 1,198 Medicare Part D claims totaling $894K in drug costs for 252 beneficiaries.
Where is MICHAEL SOLOMON, M.D. located?
MICHAEL SOLOMON, M.D. is located at 5530 WISCONSIN AVE, CHEVY CHASE, MD, 20815. Phone: (301) 656-7374.
What is MICHAEL SOLOMON, M.D.'s NPI number?
MICHAEL SOLOMON, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205819026, issued on 11/25/2005.
Does MICHAEL SOLOMON, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MICHAEL SOLOMON, M.D.'s prescribing is 56% brand-name and 44% generic drugs by claim count, with $859K in brand drug costs.
How many Pulmonary Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 9,271 Pulmonary Disease Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Pulmonary Disease Physician provider writes 1,457 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MICHAEL SOLOMON, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MICHAEL SOLOMON, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Anoro Ellipta, Arnuity Ellipta, Montelukast Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MICHAEL SOLOMON, M.D. accept Medicare?
MICHAEL SOLOMON, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,198 Part D claims and 252 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHAEL SOLOMON, M.D.'s credentials?
MICHAEL SOLOMON, M.D.'s NPI is 1205819026 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.

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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