2026 NPPES data Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1154443224 M.D.
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SUSAN STERN, M.D.

Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in NEWTON, 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
597
Medicare Part D claims · 19 beneficiaries · Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

SUSAN STERN, M.D. filed 597 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in NEWTON, Massachusetts, prescribing 95% generic.

597
Part D claims, 2023
95%
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.

SUSAN STERN, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

597 Top 34% higher than 66% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). This entry sits in this band. 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

SUSAN STERN, 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 SUSAN STERN, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/06/2007

NPI 1154443224

Primary specialty

Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician

Niche

553 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

597 57% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,403

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Massachusetts

1. Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Massachusetts

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

SUSAN STERN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 10 LANGLEY RD STE 401, NEWTON, MA, 02459, with a listed phone of (617) 586-4545. NPI 1154443224 was issued on 04/06/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what STERN 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 597 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 19 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $32K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% 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.

Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 553 enrolled providers across 46 states and an average of 1,403 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

10 LANGLEY RD STE 401
NEWTON, MA 02459

Provider Details

NPI 1154443224
Specialty Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/06/2007

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 STERN, M.D.. To verify SUSAN STERN, 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

SUSAN STERN, M.D. — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 597 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.

597
Total Claims
$32K
Total Drug Cost
19
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
649
Total Day Supply
14,794
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2K
Generic Drug Cost
$30K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
51.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.30

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SUSAN STERN, 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
Buprenorphine-Naloxone
Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl
116
Gabapentin
50
Clonidine Hcl
48
Clonazepam
37
Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine
Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine
36
Alprazolam
31
Quetiapine Fumarate
30
Bupropion Hcl Sr
Bupropion Hcl
28
Risperidone
27
Buspirone Hcl
24

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

Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview

How SUSAN STERN, M.D. fits within the Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

553
Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
46
States with Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
1,403
Avg Claims per Provider

SUSAN STERN, M.D.'s 597 claims are below the specialty average of 1,403.

Nearby Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Massachusetts

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

Compare Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SUSAN STERN, M.D.'s specialty?
SUSAN STERN, M.D. specializes in Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in NEWTON, Massachusetts. Credentials: M.D..
How much does SUSAN STERN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SUSAN STERN, M.D. wrote 597 Medicare Part D claims totaling $32K in drug costs for 19 beneficiaries.
Where is SUSAN STERN, M.D. located?
SUSAN STERN, M.D. is located at 10 LANGLEY RD STE 401, NEWTON, MA, 02459. Phone: (617) 586-4545.
What is SUSAN STERN, M.D.'s NPI number?
SUSAN STERN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154443224, issued on 04/06/2007.
Does SUSAN STERN, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SUSAN STERN, M.D.'s prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $2K in brand drug costs.
How many Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 553 Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 46 states in the US. The average Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,403 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SUSAN STERN, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SUSAN STERN, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Buprenorphine-Naloxone, Gabapentin, Clonidine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SUSAN STERN, M.D. accept Medicare?
SUSAN STERN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 597 Part D claims and 19 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SUSAN STERN, M.D.'s credentials?
SUSAN STERN, M.D.'s NPI is 1154443224 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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