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RICHARD AHERN, ANP

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner 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
616
Medicare Part D claims · 61 beneficiaries · Adult Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
What the federal data reveals: RICHARD AHERN, ANP is a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in BOSTON, Massachusetts with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 616 claims across 61 beneficiaries .

What stands out: RICHARD AHERN, ANP filed 616 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.

RICHARD AHERN, ANP at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/22/2006

NPI 1508825951

Primary specialty

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

29,492 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

616 49% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,201

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Adult Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner share within Massachusetts

1. Adult Health Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner share within Massachusetts

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Adult Health Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Adult Health Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Adult Health Nurse Practitioner) — 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).

RICHARD AHERN, ANP is a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in BOSTON, Massachusetts, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: ANP. NPI: 1508825951. 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.

RICHARD AHERN, ANP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider holding ANP credentials at 55 FRUIT ST, BOSTON, MA, 02114, with a listed phone of (617) 726-3906. NPI 1508825951 was issued on 03/22/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AHERN 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 616 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 61 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $645K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 13.6%. 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.

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 29,492 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,201 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

55 FRUIT ST
BOSTON, MA 02114

Provider Details

NPI 1508825951
Specialty Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
Credentials ANP
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/22/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RICHARD AHERN, ANP 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.

THE GENERAL HOSPITAL CORPORATION
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 RICHARD AHERN, ANP. To verify RICHARD AHERN, ANP'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.

616
Total Claims
$645K
Total Drug Cost
61
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
762
Total Day Supply
21,538
Generic Drug Cost
$37K
Opioid Claims
84 (13.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
64

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
64.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.15
Gender Split
36% female / 64% male
Age Distribution
<65: 25, 65-74: 27, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Descovy
Emtricitabine/Tenofov Alafenam
49
Tivicay
Dolutegravir Sodium
44
Biktarvy
Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Ala
40
Oxycodone Hcl
37
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
24
Prezista
Darunavir
24
Dovato
Dolutegravir Sodium/Lamivudine
23
Prezcobix
Darunavir/Cobicistat
21
Atorvastatin Calcium
19
Lisinopril
17

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

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Overview

How RICHARD AHERN, ANP fits within the Adult Health Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

29,492
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
55
States with Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
1,201
Avg Claims per Provider

RICHARD AHERN, ANP's 616 claims are below the specialty average of 1,201.

Nearby Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in Massachusetts

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

Compare Adult Health Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RICHARD AHERN, ANP's specialty?
RICHARD AHERN, ANP specializes in Adult Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in BOSTON, Massachusetts. Credentials: ANP.
How much does RICHARD AHERN, ANP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RICHARD AHERN, ANP wrote 616 Medicare Part D claims totaling $645K in drug costs for 61 beneficiaries.
Where is RICHARD AHERN, ANP located?
RICHARD AHERN, ANP is located at 55 FRUIT ST, BOSTON, MA, 02114. Phone: (617) 726-3906.
What is RICHARD AHERN, ANP's NPI number?
RICHARD AHERN, ANP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508825951, issued on 03/22/2006.
Does RICHARD AHERN, ANP prescribe opioids?
Yes, RICHARD AHERN, ANP had 84 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 13.6%.
How many Adult Health Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 29,492 Adult Health Nurse Practitioner providers across 55 states in the US. The average Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,201 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RICHARD AHERN, ANP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RICHARD AHERN, ANP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Descovy, Tivicay, Biktarvy. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RICHARD AHERN, ANP accept Medicare?
RICHARD AHERN, ANP appears in CMS Medicare data with 616 Part D claims and 61 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RICHARD AHERN, ANP's credentials?
RICHARD AHERN, ANP's NPI is 1508825951 with credentials ANP. 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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