2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1730593195 M.D.
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NICHOLAS DEFUSCO, M.D.

Family Medicine Physician in DARTMOUTH, 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 301 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

NICHOLAS DEFUSCO, M.D. filed 3,739 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in DARTMOUTH, Massachusetts, prescribing 93% generic.

4K
Part D claims, 2023
93%
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.

NICHOLAS DEFUSCO, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

3,739 Top 9% higher than 91% 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%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

NICHOLAS DEFUSCO, 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 NICHOLAS DEFUSCO, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/13/2014

NPI 1730593195

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,739 9% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Massachusetts

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family 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 DEFUSCO, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 531 FAUNCE CORNER RD, DARTMOUTH, MA, 02747, with a listed phone of (508) 996-3991. NPI 1730593195 was issued on 06/13/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DEFUSCO 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 3,739 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 301 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $242K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% 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.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

531 FAUNCE CORNER RD
DARTMOUTH, MA 02747

Provider Details

NPI 1730593195
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/13/2014

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where NICHOLAS DEFUSCO, 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.

LIFESPAN PHYSICIAN GROUP OF MASSACHUSETTS INC
DARTMOUTH, MA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

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 DEFUSCO, M.D.. To verify NICHOLAS DEFUSCO, M.D.'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 · Generic-heavy

NICHOLAS DEFUSCO, M.D. — brand share 7.0%
Specialty average (est.)

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 3,739 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.

3,739
Total Claims
$242K
Total Drug Cost
301
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
9,577
Total Day Supply
282,517
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$157K
Generic Drug Cost
$85K
Antibiotic Claims
60

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.14
Gender Split
42% female / 58% male
Age Distribution
<65: 48, 65-74: 137, 75-84: 89, 85+: 27

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What NICHOLAS DEFUSCO, 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
494
Lisinopril
265
Amlodipine Besylate
226
Losartan Potassium
134
Omeprazole
132
Levothyroxine Sodium
105
Hydrochlorothiazide
98
Metformin Hcl
95
Metoprolol Succinate
92
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
77

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How NICHOLAS DEFUSCO, M.D. fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

NICHOLAS DEFUSCO, M.D.'s 3,739 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Massachusetts

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NICHOLAS DEFUSCO, M.D.'s specialty?
NICHOLAS DEFUSCO, M.D. specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in DARTMOUTH, Massachusetts. Credentials: M.D..
How much does NICHOLAS DEFUSCO, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NICHOLAS DEFUSCO, M.D. wrote 3,739 Medicare Part D claims totaling $242K in drug costs for 301 beneficiaries.
Where is NICHOLAS DEFUSCO, M.D. located?
NICHOLAS DEFUSCO, M.D. is located at 531 FAUNCE CORNER RD, DARTMOUTH, MA, 02747. Phone: (508) 996-3991.
What is NICHOLAS DEFUSCO, M.D.'s NPI number?
NICHOLAS DEFUSCO, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730593195, issued on 06/13/2014.
Does NICHOLAS DEFUSCO, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
NICHOLAS DEFUSCO, M.D.'s prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $157K in brand drug costs.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does NICHOLAS DEFUSCO, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NICHOLAS DEFUSCO, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NICHOLAS DEFUSCO, M.D. accept Medicare?
NICHOLAS DEFUSCO, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,739 Part D claims and 301 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NICHOLAS DEFUSCO, M.D.'s credentials?
NICHOLAS DEFUSCO, M.D.'s NPI is 1730593195 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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