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2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1508835943 M.D.
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Specialist in Richmond, Virginia.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 69,658 in Specialist, 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
861
Medicare Part D claims · 232 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
79%
generic claims · 21% 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
Stephen Abramson, M.D. filed 861 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Specialist in Richmond, Virginia, prescribing 79% generic.
- 861
- Part D claims, 2023
- 79%
- 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.
Stephen Abramson, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
861 Top 27% higher than 73% 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 Stephen Abramson, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Specialist
Medicare Part D claims
861 42% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Virginia
How Specialist compares to other specialties among Virginia 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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Stephen Abramson, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding M.D. credentials at 5875 BREMO RD, Richmond, VA, 23226, with a listed phone of (804) 282-2685. NPI 1508835943 was issued on 03/17/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 861 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 232 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $165K in drug spend, split 21% brand-name and 79% generic by claim count.
Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,658 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 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 | 1508835943 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Specialist |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 03/17/2006 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Stephen Abramson, M.D. - brand share 21.0%
Specialist average
21% brand-name claims vs 79% generic, on 861 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.
861
Total Claims
$165K
Total Drug Cost
232
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,076
- Total Day Supply
- 61,880
- Brand vs Generic
- 21% brand / 79% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $149K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $15K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 76.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.84
- Gender Split
- 50% female / 50% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 17, 65-74: 90, 75-84: 87, 85+: 38
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Stephen Abramson, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
148 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
77 claims
- Carvedilol 50
Carvedilol
50 claims
- Metoprolol Tartrate 45
Metoprolol Tartrate
45 claims
- Xarelto 45
Xarelto
45 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate 40
Amlodipine Besylate
40 claims
- Furosemide 40
Furosemide
40 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium 37
Atorvastatin Calcium
37 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 148 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 77 |
| Carvedilol | 50 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 45 |
| Xarelto Rivaroxaban | 45 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 40 |
| Furosemide | 40 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 37 |
| Clopidogrel Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 36 |
| Losartan Potassium | 28 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Specialist Overview
How Stephen Abramson, M.D. fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.
69,658
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider
Stephen Abramson, M.D.'s 861 claims are below the specialty average of 1,474.
Nearby Specialist Providers in Virginia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Virginia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Abramson.
Dr. Hasan Abdallah
MD
Reston, VA
Dr. Richard Abriss
M.D.
Virginia Beach, VA
Joseph Acka
South Hill, VA
Dr. Jon Adleberg
M.D.
Chesapeake, VA
Dr. Alf Adler
MD
Dumfries, VA
Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stephen Abramson, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Stephen Abramson, M.D. specializes in Specialist and practices in Richmond, Virginia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Stephen Abramson, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Stephen Abramson, M.D. wrote 861 Medicare Part D claims totaling $165K in drug costs for 232 beneficiaries.
Where is Stephen Abramson, M.D. located? ▼
Stephen Abramson, M.D. is located at 5875 BREMO RD, Richmond, VA, 23226. Phone: (804) 282-2685.
What is Stephen Abramson, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Stephen Abramson, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508835943, issued on 03/17/2006.
Does Stephen Abramson, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Stephen Abramson, M.D.'s prescribing is 21% brand-name and 79% generic drugs by claim count, with $149K in brand drug costs.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 69,658 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Stephen Abramson, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Stephen Abramson, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Eliquis, Carvedilol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Stephen Abramson, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Stephen Abramson, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 861 Part D claims and 232 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Stephen Abramson, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Stephen Abramson, M.D.'s NPI is 1508835943 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).
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
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