2026 NPPES data Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1235251216 M.D.
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STEVEN SONG, M.D.

Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician in RICHMOND, California. 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
240
Medicare Part D claims · 71 beneficiaries · Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 798
Generic prescribing
72%
generic claims · 28% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

STEVEN SONG, M.D. filed 240 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician in RICHMOND, California, prescribing 72% generic.

240
Part D claims, 2023
72%
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.

STEVEN SONG, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

240 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 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)

STEVEN SONG, 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 STEVEN SONG, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/03/2007

NPI 1235251216

Primary specialty

Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician

Niche

520 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

240 70% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 798

Specialty distribution in California

How Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician share within California

1. Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) 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).

STEVEN SONG, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 901 NEVIN AVE, RICHMOND, CA, 94801, with a listed phone of (510) 307-1525. NPI 1235251216 was issued on 04/03/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SONG 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 240 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 71 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $62K in drug spend, split 28% brand-name and 72% 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.

Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 520 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 798 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

901 NEVIN AVE
RICHMOND, CA 94801

Provider Details

NPI 1235251216
Specialty Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/03/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where STEVEN SONG, 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.

PERMANENTE MEDICAL GROUP INC
RICHMOND, CA

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 — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to STEVEN SONG, M.D.. To verify STEVEN SONG, M.D.'s current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

STEVEN SONG, M.D. — brand share 28.0%
Specialty average (est.)

28% brand-name claims vs 72% generic, on 240 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.

240
Total Claims
$62K
Total Drug Cost
71
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
425
Total Day Supply
12,294
Brand vs Generic
28% brand / 72% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$53K
Generic Drug Cost
$9K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.95
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What STEVEN SONG, 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
Azelastine Hcl
76
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
32
Montelukast Sodium
21
Fluticasone Propionate
19
Wixela Inhub
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol
16
Alvesco
Ciclesonide
15
Ipratropium Bromide
14

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

Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview

How STEVEN SONG, M.D. fits within the Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

520
Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
48
States with Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician
798
Avg Claims per Provider

STEVEN SONG, M.D.'s 240 claims are below the specialty average of 798.

Nearby Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in California

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

Compare Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STEVEN SONG, M.D.'s specialty?
STEVEN SONG, M.D. specializes in Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in RICHMOND, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does STEVEN SONG, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, STEVEN SONG, M.D. wrote 240 Medicare Part D claims totaling $62K in drug costs for 71 beneficiaries.
Where is STEVEN SONG, M.D. located?
STEVEN SONG, M.D. is located at 901 NEVIN AVE, RICHMOND, CA, 94801. Phone: (510) 307-1525.
What is STEVEN SONG, M.D.'s NPI number?
STEVEN SONG, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235251216, issued on 04/03/2007.
Does STEVEN SONG, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
STEVEN SONG, M.D.'s prescribing is 28% brand-name and 72% generic drugs by claim count, with $53K in brand drug costs.
How many Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 520 Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Allergy & Immunology (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 798 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does STEVEN SONG, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, STEVEN SONG, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Azelastine Hcl, Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, Montelukast Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does STEVEN SONG, M.D. accept Medicare?
STEVEN SONG, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 240 Part D claims and 71 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify STEVEN SONG, M.D.'s credentials?
STEVEN SONG, M.D.'s NPI is 1235251216 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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