2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1740268127 MD
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PAUL ARRIGG, MD

Specialist in LAWRENCE, 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
117
Medicare Part D claims · 37 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
68%
generic claims · 32% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: PAUL ARRIGG, MD is a Specialist ([object Object]) practicing in LAWRENCE, Massachusetts with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 117 claims across 37 beneficiaries — 32% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: PAUL ARRIGG, MD filed 117 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across LAWRENCE, Massachusetts. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

PAUL ARRIGG, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/05/2006

NPI 1740268127

Primary specialty

Specialist

High-volume

69,658 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

117 92% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,474

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Specialist compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Specialist share within Massachusetts

1. Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Specialist share within Massachusetts

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Specialist) — 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 ARRIGG, MD is a Specialist provider practicing in LAWRENCE, Massachusetts, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1740268127. 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 ARRIGG, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding MD credentials at 439 S UNION ST, LAWRENCE, MA, 01843, with a listed phone of (978) 686-2983. NPI 1740268127 was issued on 01/05/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ARRIGG 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 117 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 37 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $12K in drug spend, split 32% brand-name and 68% 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.

Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,658 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 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

439 S UNION ST
LAWRENCE, MA 01843

Provider Details

NPI 1740268127
Specialty Specialist
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/05/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where PAUL ARRIGG, MD 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.

JOSLIN CLINIC INC
BOSTON, 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 PAUL ARRIGG, MD. To verify PAUL ARRIGG, 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

PAUL ARRIGG, MD — brand share 32.0%
Specialty average (est.)

32% brand-name claims vs 68% generic, on 117 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.

117
Total Claims
$12K
Total Drug Cost
37
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
186
Total Day Supply
5,144
Brand vs Generic
32% brand / 68% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$9K
Generic Drug Cost
$3K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.14
Gender Split
54% female / 46% 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
Ketorolac Tromethamine
21
Alphagan P
Brimonidine Tartrate
17
Brimonidine Tartrate
14
Dorzolamide Hcl
12

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

Specialist Overview

How PAUL ARRIGG, MD fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.

69,658
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider

PAUL ARRIGG, MD's 117 claims are below the specialty average of 1,474.

Nearby Specialist Providers in Massachusetts

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

Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PAUL ARRIGG, MD's specialty?
PAUL ARRIGG, MD specializes in Specialist and practices in LAWRENCE, Massachusetts. Credentials: MD.
How much does PAUL ARRIGG, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PAUL ARRIGG, MD wrote 117 Medicare Part D claims totaling $12K in drug costs for 37 beneficiaries.
Where is PAUL ARRIGG, MD located?
PAUL ARRIGG, MD is located at 439 S UNION ST, LAWRENCE, MA, 01843. Phone: (978) 686-2983.
What is PAUL ARRIGG, MD's NPI number?
PAUL ARRIGG, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740268127, issued on 01/05/2006.
Does PAUL ARRIGG, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PAUL ARRIGG, MD's prescribing is 32% brand-name and 68% generic drugs by claim count, with $9K in brand drug costs.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 69,658 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does PAUL ARRIGG, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PAUL ARRIGG, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ketorolac Tromethamine, Alphagan P, Brimonidine Tartrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PAUL ARRIGG, MD accept Medicare?
PAUL ARRIGG, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 117 Part D claims and 37 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PAUL ARRIGG, MD's credentials?
PAUL ARRIGG, MD's NPI is 1740268127 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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