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2026 NPPES data Gastroenterology Physician NPI 1821057720 M.D.
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Gastroenterology Physician in Phila, Pennsylvania.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 16,601 in Gastroenterology Physician, 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
371
Medicare Part D claims · 99 beneficiaries · Gastroenterology Physician avg: 833
Generic prescribing
70%
generic claims · 30% 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
Sidney Cohen, M.D. filed 371 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Gastroenterology Physician in Phila, Pennsylvania, prescribing 70% generic.
- 371
- Part D claims, 2023
- 70%
- generic prescribing
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.
Sidney Cohen, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
371 Top 43% higher than 57% 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
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Sidney Cohen, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Sidney Cohen, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Gastroenterology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
371 55% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania
How Gastroenterology Physician compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Gastroenterology Physician. Verify directly:
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).
Sidney Cohen, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gastroenterology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 132 S 10TH ST, Phila, PA, 19107, with a listed phone of (215) 955-8900. NPI 1821057720 was issued on 03/20/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 371 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 99 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $57K in drug spend, split 30% brand-name and 70% generic by claim count.
Gastroenterology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,601 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 833 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 | 1821057720 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Gastroenterology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 03/20/2006 |
License & disciplinary context - Pennsylvania PA-BOM 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 ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Sidney Cohen, M.D.. To verify Sidney Cohen, M.D.'s current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases
PA-BOM 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 Pennsylvania disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Sidney Cohen, M.D. - brand share 30.0%
Gastroenterology Physician average
30% brand-name claims vs 70% generic, on 371 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.
371
Total Claims
$57K
Total Drug Cost
99
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 729
- Total Day Supply
- 19,460
- Brand vs Generic
- 30% brand / 70% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $40K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $17K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.58
- Gender Split
- 68% female / 32% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Sidney Cohen, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
75 claims
- Sodium Chloride
Sodium Chloride
65 claims
- Dicyclomine Hcl
Dicyclomine Hcl
47 claims
- Ondansetron Hcl 25
Ondansetron Hcl
25 claims
- Ondansetron Odt 21
Ondansetron Odt
21 claims
- Linzess 20
Linzess
20 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium 18
Pantoprazole Sodium
18 claims
- Esomeprazole Magne… 14
Esomeprazole Magnesium
14 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 75 |
| Sodium Chloride 0.9 % Sodium Chloride | 65 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 47 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 25 |
| Ondansetron Odt Ondansetron | 21 |
| Linzess Linaclotide | 20 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 18 |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | 14 |
| Dexlansoprazole Dr Dexlansoprazole | 13 |
| Famotidine | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Gastroenterology Physician Overview
How Sidney Cohen, M.D. fits within the Gastroenterology Physician landscape nationally.
16,601
Gastroenterology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Gastroenterology Physician
833
Avg Claims per Provider
Sidney Cohen, M.D.'s 371 claims are below the specialty average of 833.
Nearby Gastroenterology Physician Providers in Pennsylvania
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Pennsylvania, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Cohen.
Dr. Gebran Abboud
M.D.
Johnstown, PA
Dr. Heitham Abdul-Baki
M.D.
Pittsburgh, PA
Dr. Faten Aberra
MD
Philadelphia, PA
Dr. Segun Abogunde
MD
Erie, PA
Dr. Jeffrey Abrams
M.D.
Phila, PA
Compare Gastroenterology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sidney Cohen, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Sidney Cohen, M.D. specializes in Gastroenterology Physician and practices in Phila, Pennsylvania. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Sidney Cohen, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Sidney Cohen, M.D. wrote 371 Medicare Part D claims totaling $57K in drug costs for 99 beneficiaries.
Where is Sidney Cohen, M.D. located? ▼
Sidney Cohen, M.D. is located at 132 S 10TH ST, Phila, PA, 19107. Phone: (215) 955-8900.
What is Sidney Cohen, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Sidney Cohen, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821057720, issued on 03/20/2006.
Does Sidney Cohen, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Sidney Cohen, M.D.'s prescribing is 30% brand-name and 70% generic drugs by claim count, with $40K in brand drug costs.
How many Gastroenterology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 16,601 Gastroenterology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gastroenterology Physician provider writes 833 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Sidney Cohen, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Sidney Cohen, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Omeprazole, Sodium Chloride, Dicyclomine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Sidney Cohen, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Sidney Cohen, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 371 Part D claims and 99 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Sidney Cohen, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Sidney Cohen, M.D.'s NPI is 1821057720 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
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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