2026 NPPES data Obstetrics Physician NPI 1568423119 M.D.
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SUSAN LINCOLN, M.D.

Obstetrics Physician in NEEDHAM, 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
382
Medicare Part D claims · 158 beneficiaries · Obstetrics Physician avg: 319
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: SUSAN LINCOLN, M.D. is a Obstetrics Physician ([object Object]) practicing in NEEDHAM, Massachusetts with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 382 claims across 158 beneficiaries — 13% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: SUSAN LINCOLN, M.D. filed 382 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across NEEDHAM, Massachusetts. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

SUSAN LINCOLN, 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).

SUSAN LINCOLN, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/31/2006

NPI 1568423119

Primary specialty

Obstetrics Physician

Niche

1,402 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

382 20% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 319

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Obstetrics Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Obstetrics Physician share within Massachusetts

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

SUSAN LINCOLN, M.D. is a Obstetrics Physician provider practicing in NEEDHAM, Massachusetts, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1568423119. 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.

SUSAN LINCOLN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Obstetrics Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 392 CHESTNUT ST, NEEDHAM, MA, 02492, with a listed phone of (617) 754-1800. NPI 1568423119 was issued on 03/31/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LINCOLN 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 382 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 158 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $37K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% 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.

Obstetrics Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,402 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 319 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

392 CHESTNUT ST
NEEDHAM, MA 02492

Provider Details

NPI 1568423119
Specialty Obstetrics Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/31/2006

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 SUSAN LINCOLN, M.D.. To verify SUSAN LINCOLN, 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 · Typical

SUSAN LINCOLN, M.D. — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 382 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.

382
Total Claims
$37K
Total Drug Cost
158
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
758
Total Day Supply
21,908
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$7K
Generic Drug Cost
$30K
Antibiotic Claims
13

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.94
Gender Split
100% female / 0% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Estradiol
122
Yuvafem
Estradiol
51
Mometasone Furoate
33
Clobetasol Propionate
23
Estradiol (Twice Weekly)
Estradiol
21
Estradiol (Once Weekly)
Estradiol
15
Gabapentin
13

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

Obstetrics Physician Overview

How SUSAN LINCOLN, M.D. fits within the Obstetrics Physician landscape nationally.

1,402
Obstetrics Physician Providers in US
54
States with Obstetrics Physician
319
Avg Claims per Provider

SUSAN LINCOLN, M.D.'s 382 claims are above the specialty average of 319.

Nearby Obstetrics Physician Providers in Massachusetts

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SUSAN LINCOLN, M.D.'s specialty?
SUSAN LINCOLN, M.D. specializes in Obstetrics Physician and practices in NEEDHAM, Massachusetts. Credentials: M.D..
How much does SUSAN LINCOLN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SUSAN LINCOLN, M.D. wrote 382 Medicare Part D claims totaling $37K in drug costs for 158 beneficiaries.
Where is SUSAN LINCOLN, M.D. located?
SUSAN LINCOLN, M.D. is located at 392 CHESTNUT ST, NEEDHAM, MA, 02492. Phone: (617) 754-1800.
What is SUSAN LINCOLN, M.D.'s NPI number?
SUSAN LINCOLN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568423119, issued on 03/31/2006.
Does SUSAN LINCOLN, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SUSAN LINCOLN, M.D.'s prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $7K in brand drug costs.
How many Obstetrics Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,402 Obstetrics Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Obstetrics Physician provider writes 319 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SUSAN LINCOLN, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SUSAN LINCOLN, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Estradiol, Yuvafem, Mometasone Furoate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SUSAN LINCOLN, M.D. accept Medicare?
SUSAN LINCOLN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 382 Part D claims and 158 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SUSAN LINCOLN, M.D.'s credentials?
SUSAN LINCOLN, M.D.'s NPI is 1568423119 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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