2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1548897218 MD
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NICHOLAS ADAMSTEIN, MD

Internal Medicine 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
207
Medicare Part D claims · 40 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
What the federal data reveals: NICHOLAS ADAMSTEIN, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BOSTON, Massachusetts with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 207 claims across 40 beneficiaries .

What stands out: NICHOLAS ADAMSTEIN, MD filed 207 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BOSTON, Massachusetts. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

NICHOLAS ADAMSTEIN, MD 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).

NICHOLAS ADAMSTEIN, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/24/2020

NPI 1548897218

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

207 92% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Massachusetts

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

NICHOLAS ADAMSTEIN, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider practicing in BOSTON, Massachusetts, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1548897218. 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.

NICHOLAS ADAMSTEIN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 75 FRANCIS ST, BOSTON, MA, 02115, with a listed phone of (617) 732-5500. NPI 1548897218 was issued on 03/24/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ADAMSTEIN 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 207 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 40 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $55K 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.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

75 FRANCIS ST
BOSTON, MA 02115

Provider Details

NPI 1548897218
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/24/2020

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 NICHOLAS ADAMSTEIN, MD. To verify NICHOLAS ADAMSTEIN, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

207
Total Claims
$55K
Total Drug Cost
40
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
460
Total Day Supply
13,452
Generic Drug Cost
$6K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.78
Gender Split
63% female / 38% 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
22
Eliquis
Apixaban
17
Lisinopril
14
Amlodipine Besylate
13

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How NICHOLAS ADAMSTEIN, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

NICHOLAS ADAMSTEIN, MD's 207 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Massachusetts

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

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NICHOLAS ADAMSTEIN, MD's specialty?
NICHOLAS ADAMSTEIN, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in BOSTON, Massachusetts. Credentials: MD.
How much does NICHOLAS ADAMSTEIN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NICHOLAS ADAMSTEIN, MD wrote 207 Medicare Part D claims totaling $55K in drug costs for 40 beneficiaries.
Where is NICHOLAS ADAMSTEIN, MD located?
NICHOLAS ADAMSTEIN, MD is located at 75 FRANCIS ST, BOSTON, MA, 02115. Phone: (617) 732-5500.
What is NICHOLAS ADAMSTEIN, MD's NPI number?
NICHOLAS ADAMSTEIN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548897218, issued on 03/24/2020.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does NICHOLAS ADAMSTEIN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NICHOLAS ADAMSTEIN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Eliquis, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NICHOLAS ADAMSTEIN, MD accept Medicare?
NICHOLAS ADAMSTEIN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 207 Part D claims and 40 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NICHOLAS ADAMSTEIN, MD's credentials?
NICHOLAS ADAMSTEIN, MD's NPI is 1548897218 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.

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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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