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2026 NPPES data Prescribing (Medical) Psychologist NPI 1396875951 MD
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Prescribing (Medical) Psychologist in Lexington, Massachusetts.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 227 in Prescribing (Medical) Psychologist, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
271
Medicare Part D claims · 33 beneficiaries · Prescribing (Medical) Psychologist avg: 972
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Richard Brostoff, MD filed 271 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Prescribing (Medical) Psychologist in Lexington, Massachusetts, prescribing 96% generic.
- 271
- Part D claims, 2023
- 96%
- generic prescribing
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Richard Brostoff, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
271 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
What does the federal data show about Richard Brostoff, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Prescribing (Medical) Psychologist
Medicare Part D claims
271 72% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Massachusetts
How Prescribing (Medical) Psychologist compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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.
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Richard Brostoff, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Prescribing (Medical) Psychologist provider holding MD credentials at 10 MUZZEY ST, Lexington, MA, 02421, with a listed phone of (781) 674-2069. NPI 1396875951 was issued on 03/06/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 271 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 33 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $19K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count.
Prescribing (Medical) Psychologist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 227 enrolled providers across 42 states and an average of 972 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1396875951 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Prescribing (Medical) Psychologist |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 03/06/2007 |
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 Brostoff, MD. To verify Richard Brostoff, 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 · Generic-heavy
Richard Brostoff, MD - brand share 4.0%
Prescribing (Medical) Psychologist average
4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 271 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.
271
Total Claims
$19K
Total Drug Cost
33
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 664
- Total Day Supply
- 19,817
- Brand vs Generic
- 4% brand / 96% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $3K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $16K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 76.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.09
- Gender Split
- 61% female / 39% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Richard Brostoff, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Escitalopram Oxalate
Escitalopram Oxalate
36 claims
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
27 claims
- Sertraline Hcl
Sertraline Hcl
26 claims
- Desipramine Hcl
Desipramine Hcl
25 claims
- Bupropion Hcl
Bupropion Hcl
17 claims
- Fluoxetine Hcl
Fluoxetine Hcl
16 claims
- Mirtazapine
Mirtazapine
16 claims
- Citalopram Hbr 14
Citalopram Hbr
14 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 36 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 27 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 26 |
| Desipramine Hcl | 25 |
| Bupropion Hcl | 17 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 16 |
| Mirtazapine | 16 |
| Citalopram Hbr Citalopram Hydrobromide | 14 |
| Lamotrigine | 14 |
| Bupropion Xl Bupropion Hcl | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Prescribing (Medical) Psychologist Overview
How Richard Brostoff, MD fits within the Prescribing (Medical) Psychologist landscape nationally.
227
Prescribing (Medical) Psychologist Providers in US
42
States with Prescribing (Medical) Psychologist
972
Avg Claims per Provider
Richard Brostoff, MD's 271 claims are below the specialty average of 972.
Nearby Prescribing (Medical) Psychologist Providers in Massachusetts
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Massachusetts, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Brostoff.
Marly Cadet
Stoughton, MA
John Chirban
Carlisle, MA
Dr. Caroline Hellman
PH.D.
Cambridge, MA
Dr. Chidima Oranekwu
PMHNP-BC
Dracut, MA
Dr. John Sebastianelli
MD
Haverhill, MA
Compare Prescribing (Medical) Psychologist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richard Brostoff, MD's specialty? ▼
Richard Brostoff, MD specializes in Prescribing (Medical) Psychologist and practices in Lexington, Massachusetts. Credentials: MD.
How much does Richard Brostoff, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Richard Brostoff, MD wrote 271 Medicare Part D claims totaling $19K in drug costs for 33 beneficiaries.
Where is Richard Brostoff, MD located? ▼
Richard Brostoff, MD is located at 10 MUZZEY ST, Lexington, MA, 02421. Phone: (781) 674-2069.
What is Richard Brostoff, MD's NPI number? ▼
Richard Brostoff, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396875951, issued on 03/06/2007.
Does Richard Brostoff, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Richard Brostoff, MD's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $3K in brand drug costs.
How many Prescribing (Medical) Psychologist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 227 Prescribing (Medical) Psychologist providers across 42 states in the US. The average Prescribing (Medical) Psychologist provider writes 972 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Richard Brostoff, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Richard Brostoff, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Escitalopram Oxalate, Trazodone Hcl, Sertraline Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Richard Brostoff, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Richard Brostoff, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 271 Part D claims and 33 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Richard Brostoff, MD's credentials? ▼
Richard Brostoff, MD's NPI is 1396875951 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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