2026 NPPES data Geriatric Psychiatry Physician NPI 1184720898 M.D.
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STEPHEN PINALS, M.D.

Geriatric Psychiatry Physician in EVERETT, 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 190 beneficiaries · Geriatric Psychiatry Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
98%
generic claims · 2% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: STEPHEN PINALS, M.D. is a Geriatric Psychiatry Physician ([object Object]) practicing in EVERETT, Massachusetts with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 190 beneficiaries — 2% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: STEPHEN PINALS, M.D. filed 1,254 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across EVERETT, Massachusetts. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

STEPHEN PINALS, 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).

STEPHEN PINALS, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/16/2006

NPI 1184720898

Primary specialty

Geriatric Psychiatry Physician

Niche

785 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,254 21% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,586

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Geriatric Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Geriatric Psychiatry Physician share within Massachusetts

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

STEPHEN PINALS, M.D. is a Geriatric Psychiatry Physician provider practicing in EVERETT, Massachusetts, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1184720898. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

STEPHEN PINALS, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Geriatric Psychiatry Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 103 GARLAND ST, EVERETT, MA, 02149, with a listed phone of (617) 591-6413. NPI 1184720898 was issued on 09/16/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PINALS 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 1,254 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 190 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $59K in drug spend, split 2% brand-name and 98% generic by claim count. 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.

Geriatric Psychiatry Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 785 enrolled providers across 46 states and an average of 1,586 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

103 GARLAND ST
EVERETT, MA 02149

Provider Details

NPI 1184720898
Specialty Geriatric Psychiatry Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/16/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where STEPHEN PINALS, 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.

CAMBRIDGE PUBLIC HEALTH COMMISSION
EVERETT, 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 STEPHEN PINALS, M.D.. To verify STEPHEN PINALS, 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 · Generic-heavy

STEPHEN PINALS, M.D. — brand share 2.0%
Specialty average (est.)

2% brand-name claims vs 98% generic, on 1,254 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.

1,254
Total Claims
$59K
Total Drug Cost
190
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,647
Total Day Supply
46,570
Brand vs Generic
2% brand / 98% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$20K
Generic Drug Cost
$39K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.91
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 25, 65-74: 97, 75-84: 52, 85+: 16

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Trazodone Hcl
116
Clonazepam
91
Sertraline Hcl
77
Olanzapine
75
Escitalopram Oxalate
69
Quetiapine Fumarate
65
Risperidone
65
Mirtazapine
60
Bupropion Hcl Sr
Bupropion Hcl
57
Lorazepam
52

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

Geriatric Psychiatry Physician Overview

How STEPHEN PINALS, M.D. fits within the Geriatric Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.

785
Geriatric Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
46
States with Geriatric Psychiatry Physician
1,586
Avg Claims per Provider

STEPHEN PINALS, M.D.'s 1,254 claims are below the specialty average of 1,586.

Nearby Geriatric Psychiatry Physician Providers in Massachusetts

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

Compare Geriatric Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STEPHEN PINALS, M.D.'s specialty?
STEPHEN PINALS, M.D. specializes in Geriatric Psychiatry Physician and practices in EVERETT, Massachusetts. Credentials: M.D..
How much does STEPHEN PINALS, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, STEPHEN PINALS, M.D. wrote 1,254 Medicare Part D claims totaling $59K in drug costs for 190 beneficiaries.
Where is STEPHEN PINALS, M.D. located?
STEPHEN PINALS, M.D. is located at 103 GARLAND ST, EVERETT, MA, 02149. Phone: (617) 591-6413.
What is STEPHEN PINALS, M.D.'s NPI number?
STEPHEN PINALS, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184720898, issued on 09/16/2006.
Does STEPHEN PINALS, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
STEPHEN PINALS, M.D.'s prescribing is 2% brand-name and 98% generic drugs by claim count, with $20K in brand drug costs.
How many Geriatric Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 785 Geriatric Psychiatry Physician providers across 46 states in the US. The average Geriatric Psychiatry Physician provider writes 1,586 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does STEPHEN PINALS, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, STEPHEN PINALS, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Trazodone Hcl, Clonazepam, Sertraline Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does STEPHEN PINALS, M.D. accept Medicare?
STEPHEN PINALS, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,254 Part D claims and 190 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify STEPHEN PINALS, M.D.'s credentials?
STEPHEN PINALS, M.D.'s NPI is 1184720898 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.

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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