NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Pharmacist NPI 1023452927
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Pharmacist in Boston, 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 291,043 in Pharmacist, 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
281
Medicare Part D claims · 78 beneficiaries · Pharmacist avg: 135
Generic prescribing
33%
generic claims · 67% 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
Sarra Ben Ghorbal filed 281 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pharmacist in Boston, Massachusetts, prescribing 33% generic.
- 281
- Part D claims, 2023
- 33%
- generic prescribing
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Sarra Ben Ghorbal's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
281 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 Sarra Ben Ghorbal?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Pharmacist
Medicare Part D claims
281 108% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Massachusetts
How Pharmacist 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.
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).
Sarra Ben Ghorbal appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pharmacist provider at 1249 BOYLSTON ST, Boston, MA, 02215, with a listed phone of (617) 264-3000. NPI 1023452927 was issued on 04/22/2013.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 281 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 78 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $215K in drug spend, split 67% brand-name and 33% generic by claim count.
Pharmacist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 291,043 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 135 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1023452927 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Pharmacist |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 04/22/2013 |
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 Sarra Ben Ghorbal. To verify Sarra Ben Ghorbal'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 · Brand-heavy
Sarra Ben Ghorbal - brand share 67.0%
Pharmacist average
67% brand-name claims vs 33% generic, on 281 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.
281
Total Claims
$215K
Total Drug Cost
78
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 596
- Total Day Supply
- 17,730
- Brand vs Generic
- 67% brand / 33% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $212K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $4K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.05
- 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.
What Sarra Ben Ghorbal prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Eliquis
Eliquis
158 claims
- Warfarin Sodium
Warfarin Sodium
88 claims
- Xarelto 31
Xarelto
31 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Eliquis Apixaban | 158 |
| Warfarin Sodium | 88 |
| Xarelto Rivaroxaban | 31 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Pharmacist Overview
How Sarra Ben Ghorbal fits within the Pharmacist landscape nationally.
291,043
Pharmacist Providers in US
56
States with Pharmacist
135
Avg Claims per Provider
Sarra Ben Ghorbal's 281 claims are above the specialty average of 135.
Nearby Pharmacist Providers in Massachusetts
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Massachusetts, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Ben Ghorbal.
Dr. Omer Abbak
PHARMD
Boston, MA
Dr. Ranwa Abbassy
RPH
Boston, MA
Dr. Kareem Abdalla
PHARMD
Somerset, MA
Laura Abdallah
Dedham, MA
Dr. Heba Abdallah-Farahat
R.PH
Taunton, MA
Compare Pharmacist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Massachusetts medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sarra Ben Ghorbal's specialty? ▼
Sarra Ben Ghorbal specializes in Pharmacist and practices in Boston, Massachusetts.
How much does Sarra Ben Ghorbal prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Sarra Ben Ghorbal wrote 281 Medicare Part D claims totaling $215K in drug costs for 78 beneficiaries.
Where is Sarra Ben Ghorbal located? ▼
Sarra Ben Ghorbal is located at 1249 BOYLSTON ST, Boston, MA, 02215. Phone: (617) 264-3000.
What is Sarra Ben Ghorbal's NPI number? ▼
Sarra Ben Ghorbal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023452927, issued on 04/22/2013.
Does Sarra Ben Ghorbal prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Sarra Ben Ghorbal's prescribing is 67% brand-name and 33% generic drugs by claim count, with $212K in brand drug costs.
How many Pharmacist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 291,043 Pharmacist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Pharmacist provider writes 135 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Sarra Ben Ghorbal prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Sarra Ben Ghorbal's most frequently prescribed drugs include Eliquis, Warfarin Sodium, Xarelto. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Sarra Ben Ghorbal accept Medicare? ▼
Sarra Ben Ghorbal appears in CMS Medicare data with 281 Part D claims and 78 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Sarra Ben Ghorbal's credentials? ▼
Sarra Ben Ghorbal's NPI is 1023452927. 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
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