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SHUHAN ZHU, M.D.

Neurology Physician 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
959
Medicare Part D claims · 176 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
71%
generic claims · 29% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

SHUHAN ZHU, M.D. filed 959 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Neurology Physician in BOSTON, Massachusetts, prescribing 71% generic.

959
Part D claims, 2023
71%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

SHUHAN ZHU, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

959 Top 25% higher than 75% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). This entry sits in this band. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

SHUHAN ZHU, 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).

What does the federal data show about SHUHAN ZHU, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/26/2010

NPI 1245554708

Primary specialty

Neurology Physician

Mid-sized

19,866 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

959 27% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,309

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Neurology Physician share within Massachusetts

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

SHUHAN ZHU, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 725 ALBANY STREET, BOSTON, MA, 02118, with a listed phone of (617) 638-8456. NPI 1245554708 was issued on 03/26/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ZHU 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 959 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 176 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $355K in drug spend, split 29% brand-name and 71% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.1%. 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.

Neurology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 19,866 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,309 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

725 ALBANY STREET
BOSTON, MA 02118

Provider Details

NPI 1245554708
Specialty Neurology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/26/2010

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SHUHAN ZHU, 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.

BRIGHAM AND WOMENS PHYSICIANS ORGANIZATION 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 SHUHAN ZHU, M.D.. To verify SHUHAN ZHU, 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 · Above average

SHUHAN ZHU, M.D. — brand share 29.0%
Specialty average (est.)

29% brand-name claims vs 71% generic, on 959 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.

959
Total Claims
$355K
Total Drug Cost
176
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,242
Total Day Supply
34,009
Brand vs Generic
29% brand / 71% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$328K
Generic Drug Cost
$27K
Opioid Claims
11 (1.1% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
63.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.15
Gender Split
75% female / 25% male
Age Distribution
<65: 79, 65-74: 57, 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.

What SHUHAN ZHU, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Aimovig Autoinjector
Erenumab-Aooe
76
Sumatriptan Succinate
66
Gabapentin
65
Topiramate
50
Rizatriptan
Rizatriptan Benzoate
45
Nurtec Odt
Rimegepant Sulfate
41
Memantine Hcl
34
Qulipta
Atogepant
33
Amitriptyline Hcl
32
Duloxetine Hcl
27

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

Neurology Physician Overview

How SHUHAN ZHU, M.D. fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.

19,866
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider

SHUHAN ZHU, M.D.'s 959 claims are below the specialty average of 1,309.

Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in Massachusetts

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SHUHAN ZHU, M.D.'s specialty?
SHUHAN ZHU, M.D. specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in BOSTON, Massachusetts. Credentials: M.D..
How much does SHUHAN ZHU, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SHUHAN ZHU, M.D. wrote 959 Medicare Part D claims totaling $355K in drug costs for 176 beneficiaries.
Where is SHUHAN ZHU, M.D. located?
SHUHAN ZHU, M.D. is located at 725 ALBANY STREET, BOSTON, MA, 02118. Phone: (617) 638-8456.
What is SHUHAN ZHU, M.D.'s NPI number?
SHUHAN ZHU, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245554708, issued on 03/26/2010.
Does SHUHAN ZHU, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SHUHAN ZHU, M.D.'s prescribing is 29% brand-name and 71% generic drugs by claim count, with $328K in brand drug costs.
Does SHUHAN ZHU, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, SHUHAN ZHU, M.D. had 11 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.1%.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 19,866 Neurology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Neurology Physician provider writes 1,309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SHUHAN ZHU, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SHUHAN ZHU, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Aimovig Autoinjector, Sumatriptan Succinate, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SHUHAN ZHU, M.D. accept Medicare?
SHUHAN ZHU, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 959 Part D claims and 176 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SHUHAN ZHU, M.D.'s credentials?
SHUHAN ZHU, M.D.'s NPI is 1245554708 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.

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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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