2026 NPPES data Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician NPI 1417977315 M.D.
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PAUL ABRAMSON, M.D.

Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in SAN FRANCISCO, California. 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
811
Medicare Part D claims · 49 beneficiaries · Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: PAUL ABRAMSON, M.D. is a Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SAN FRANCISCO, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 811 claims across 49 beneficiaries — 11% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: PAUL ABRAMSON, M.D. filed 811 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SAN FRANCISCO, California. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

PAUL ABRAMSON, 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).

PAUL ABRAMSON, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/20/2006

NPI 1417977315

Primary specialty

Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician

Niche

763 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

811 28% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,134

Specialty distribution in California

How Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within California

1. Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within California

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

PAUL ABRAMSON, M.D. is a Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider practicing in SAN FRANCISCO, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1417977315. 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.

PAUL ABRAMSON, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 450 SUTTER ST RM 840, SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 94108, with a listed phone of (415) 963-4431. NPI 1417977315 was issued on 07/20/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ABRAMSON 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 811 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 49 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $116K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.1%. 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.

Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 763 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 1,134 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

450 SUTTER ST RM 840
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94108

Provider Details

NPI 1417977315
Specialty Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/20/2006

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to PAUL ABRAMSON, M.D.. To verify PAUL ABRAMSON, M.D.'s current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

PAUL ABRAMSON, M.D. — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 811 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.

811
Total Claims
$116K
Total Drug Cost
49
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,481
Total Day Supply
42,553
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$78K
Generic Drug Cost
$38K
Opioid Claims
33 (4.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
16

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.00
Gender Split
49% female / 51% 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
Ozempic
Semaglutide
47
Atorvastatin Calcium
36
Baclofen
36
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
33
Amlodipine Besylate
30
Quetiapine Fumarate
29
Rosuvastatin Calcium
25
Buprenorphine
24
Pantoprazole Sodium
24
Buprenorphine-Naloxone
Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl
23

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

Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Overview

How PAUL ABRAMSON, M.D. fits within the Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

763
Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in US
48
States with Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
1,134
Avg Claims per Provider

PAUL ABRAMSON, M.D.'s 811 claims are below the specialty average of 1,134.

Nearby Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in California

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PAUL ABRAMSON, M.D.'s specialty?
PAUL ABRAMSON, M.D. specializes in Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician and practices in SAN FRANCISCO, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does PAUL ABRAMSON, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PAUL ABRAMSON, M.D. wrote 811 Medicare Part D claims totaling $116K in drug costs for 49 beneficiaries.
Where is PAUL ABRAMSON, M.D. located?
PAUL ABRAMSON, M.D. is located at 450 SUTTER ST RM 840, SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 94108. Phone: (415) 963-4431.
What is PAUL ABRAMSON, M.D.'s NPI number?
PAUL ABRAMSON, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417977315, issued on 07/20/2006.
Does PAUL ABRAMSON, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PAUL ABRAMSON, M.D.'s prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $78K in brand drug costs.
Does PAUL ABRAMSON, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, PAUL ABRAMSON, M.D. had 33 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.1%.
How many Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 763 Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,134 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does PAUL ABRAMSON, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PAUL ABRAMSON, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Ozempic, Atorvastatin Calcium, Baclofen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PAUL ABRAMSON, M.D. accept Medicare?
PAUL ABRAMSON, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 811 Part D claims and 49 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PAUL ABRAMSON, M.D.'s credentials?
PAUL ABRAMSON, M.D.'s NPI is 1417977315 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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