2026 NPPES data Rheumatology Physician NPI 1417981242 M.D.
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PETER MARTENS, M.D.

Rheumatology Physician in MILTON, 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
11K
Medicare Part D claims · 1K beneficiaries · Rheumatology Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$177.4
7 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: PETER MARTENS, M.D. is a Rheumatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in MILTON, Massachusetts with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 11K claims across 1K beneficiaries — 11% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $177.4 across 7 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: PETER MARTENS, M.D. filed 10,893 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across MILTON, Massachusetts. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

PETER MARTENS, 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).

PETER MARTENS, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/10/2006

NPI 1417981242

Primary specialty

Rheumatology Physician

Mid-sized

6,181 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

10,893 430% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,054

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Rheumatology Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Rheumatology Physician share within Massachusetts

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

PETER MARTENS, M.D. is a Rheumatology Physician provider practicing in MILTON, Massachusetts, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1417981242. 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.

PETER MARTENS, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Rheumatology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at SOUTH SHORE INTERNAL MEDICINE, MILTON, MA, 02186, with a listed phone of (617) 698-8855. NPI 1417981242 was issued on 07/10/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MARTENS 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 10,893 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 1,028 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2.9 million in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.7%. 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.

Rheumatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,181 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 2,054 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

SOUTH SHORE INTERNAL MEDICINE
MILTON, MA 02186

Provider Details

NPI 1417981242
Specialty Rheumatology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/10/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where PETER MARTENS, 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.

SOUTH SHORE INTERNAL MEDICINE ASSOCIATES INC.
MILTON, 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).

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 PETER MARTENS, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$177

Largest payer

E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.

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.

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 PETER MARTENS, M.D.. To verify PETER MARTENS, 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 · Typical

PETER MARTENS, M.D. — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 10,893 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.

10,893
Total Claims
$2.9M
Total Drug Cost
1,028
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
20,720
Total Day Supply
597,374
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2.7M
Generic Drug Cost
$258K
Opioid Claims
625 (5.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
195

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.25
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male
Age Distribution
<65: 95, 65-74: 396, 75-84: 400, 85+: 137

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Prednisone
525
Atorvastatin Calcium
413
Gabapentin
386
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate
334
Lisinopril
323
Amlodipine Besylate
273
Levothyroxine Sodium
257
Metoprolol Succinate
254
Tizanidine Hcl
246
Hydrochlorothiazide
238

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

Rheumatology Physician Overview

How PETER MARTENS, M.D. fits within the Rheumatology Physician landscape nationally.

6,181
Rheumatology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Rheumatology Physician
2,054
Avg Claims per Provider

PETER MARTENS, M.D.'s 10,893 claims are above the specialty average of 2,054.

Nearby Rheumatology Physician Providers in Massachusetts

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

Compare Rheumatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PETER MARTENS, M.D.'s specialty?
PETER MARTENS, M.D. specializes in Rheumatology Physician and practices in MILTON, Massachusetts. Credentials: M.D..
How much does PETER MARTENS, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PETER MARTENS, M.D. wrote 10,893 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.9M in drug costs for 1,028 beneficiaries.
Where is PETER MARTENS, M.D. located?
PETER MARTENS, M.D. is located at SOUTH SHORE INTERNAL MEDICINE, MILTON, MA, 02186. Phone: (617) 698-8855.
What is PETER MARTENS, M.D.'s NPI number?
PETER MARTENS, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417981242, issued on 07/10/2006.
Does PETER MARTENS, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PETER MARTENS, M.D.'s prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $2.7M in brand drug costs.
Does PETER MARTENS, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, PETER MARTENS, M.D. had 625 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.7%.
How many Rheumatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 6,181 Rheumatology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Rheumatology Physician provider writes 2,054 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does PETER MARTENS, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PETER MARTENS, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Atorvastatin Calcium, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PETER MARTENS, M.D. accept Medicare?
PETER MARTENS, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 10,893 Part D claims and 1,028 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PETER MARTENS, M.D.'s credentials?
PETER MARTENS, M.D.'s NPI is 1417981242 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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