NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Medical Oncology Physician NPI 1386733871 MD
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Medical Oncology Physician in New York, New York.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 3,815 in Medical Oncology Physician, 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
137
Medicare Part D claims · 12 beneficiaries · Medical Oncology Physician avg: 689
What the federal data shows
William Sherman, MD filed 137 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Medical Oncology Physician in New York, New York.
- 137
- Part D claims, 2023
- ≥35th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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William Sherman, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
137 ≥ 35th percentile 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
William Sherman, MD 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 William Sherman, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Medical Oncology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
137 80% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in New York
How Medical Oncology Physician compares to other specialties among New York providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Medical Oncology Physician. Verify directly:
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.
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).
William Sherman, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Oncology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 88 CENTRAL PARK WEST, New York, NY, 10023, with a listed phone of (917) 570-2906. NPI 1386733871 was issued on 10/12/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 137 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 12 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $534K in drug spend.
Medical Oncology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,815 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 689 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 | 1386733871 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Medical Oncology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 10/12/2006 |
License & disciplinary context - New York NYSBPMC 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 ~100K New York medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to William Sherman, MD. To verify William Sherman, MD's current license status, search the NYSBPMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
312
Total board actions, New York 2023
Across 302 cases
3.12
Actions per 1,000 licensees
New York statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
89 cases
NYSBPMC 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 New York disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
137
Total Claims
$534K
Total Drug Cost
12
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 291
- Total Day Supply
- 8,489
- Generic Drug Cost
- $4K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 12
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 76.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.78
- Age Distribution
- <65: 0, 65-74: N/A, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Revlimid Lenalidomide | 13 |
| Ninlaro Ixazomib Citrate | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Medical Oncology Physician Overview
How William Sherman, MD fits within the Medical Oncology Physician landscape nationally.
3,815
Medical Oncology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Medical Oncology Physician
689
Avg Claims per Provider
William Sherman, MD's 137 claims are below the specialty average of 689.
Nearby Medical Oncology Physician Providers in New York
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New York, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Sherman.
Dr. Ghassan Abou-Alfa
MD
New York, NY
Nour Abuhadra
New York, NY
Melissa Accordino
New York, NY
Dr. David Aggen
M.D., PH.D.
New York, NY
Dr. Carol Aghajanian
MD
New York, NY
Compare Medical Oncology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the New York medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Medical Oncology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Sherman, MD's specialty? ▼
William Sherman, MD specializes in Medical Oncology Physician and practices in New York, New York. Credentials: MD.
How much does William Sherman, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, William Sherman, MD wrote 137 Medicare Part D claims totaling $534K in drug costs for 12 beneficiaries.
Where is William Sherman, MD located? ▼
William Sherman, MD is located at 88 CENTRAL PARK WEST, New York, NY, 10023. Phone: (917) 570-2906.
What is William Sherman, MD's NPI number? ▼
William Sherman, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386733871, issued on 10/12/2006.
How many Medical Oncology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 3,815 Medical Oncology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Medical Oncology Physician provider writes 689 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does William Sherman, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, William Sherman, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Revlimid, Ninlaro. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does William Sherman, MD accept Medicare? ▼
William Sherman, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 137 Part D claims and 12 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify William Sherman, MD's credentials? ▼
William Sherman, MD's NPI is 1386733871 with credentials MD. 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).
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