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2026 NPPES data Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician NPI 1588727796 M.D.
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Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician in Mountainside, New Jersey.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,803 in Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology 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
395
Medicare Part D claims · 24 beneficiaries · Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician avg: 359
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Abba Cargan, M.D. filed 395 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician in Mountainside, New Jersey, prescribing 92% generic.
- 395
- Part D claims, 2023
- 92%
- 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.
Abba Cargan, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
395 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Abba Cargan, 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 Abba Cargan, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
395 10% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in New Jersey
How Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey 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 Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology 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).
Abba Cargan, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1122 US HIGHWAY 22, Mountainside, NJ, 07092, with a listed phone of (908) 233-5000. NPI 1588727796 was issued on 12/18/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 395 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 24 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $103K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count.
Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,803 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 359 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 | 1588727796 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 12/18/2006 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Abba Cargan, M.D. - brand share 5.0%
Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician average
5% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 395 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.
395
Total Claims
$103K
Total Drug Cost
24
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 716
- Total Day Supply
- 21,126
- Brand vs Generic
- 5% brand / 92% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $85K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $17K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 28.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.67
- Age Distribution
- <65: 24, 65-74: 0, 75-84: 0, 85+: 0
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Abba Cargan, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Clonazepam
Clonazepam
50 claims
- Topiramate
Topiramate
28 claims
- Lamotrigine
Lamotrigine
25 claims
- Propranolol Hcl Er
Propranolol Hcl Er
23 claims
- Sertraline Hcl
Sertraline Hcl
22 claims
- Propranolol Hcl
Propranolol Hcl
21 claims
- Clonidine Hcl 19
Clonidine Hcl
19 claims
- Fluoxetine Hcl 18
Fluoxetine Hcl
18 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Clonazepam | 50 |
| Topiramate | 28 |
| Lamotrigine | 25 |
| Propranolol Hcl Er Propranolol Hcl | 23 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 22 |
| Propranolol Hcl | 21 |
| Clonidine Hcl | 19 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 18 |
| Aripiprazole | 14 |
| Dextroamphetamine-Amphet Er Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician Overview
How Abba Cargan, M.D. fits within the Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician landscape nationally.
1,803
Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician Providers in US
51
States with Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician
359
Avg Claims per Provider
Abba Cargan, M.D.'s 395 claims are above the specialty average of 359.
Nearby Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician Providers in New Jersey
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Cargan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Abba Cargan, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Abba Cargan, M.D. specializes in Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician and practices in Mountainside, New Jersey. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Abba Cargan, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Abba Cargan, M.D. wrote 395 Medicare Part D claims totaling $103K in drug costs for 24 beneficiaries.
Where is Abba Cargan, M.D. located? ▼
Abba Cargan, M.D. is located at 1122 US HIGHWAY 22, Mountainside, NJ, 07092. Phone: (908) 233-5000.
What is Abba Cargan, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Abba Cargan, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588727796, issued on 12/18/2006.
Does Abba Cargan, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Abba Cargan, M.D.'s prescribing is 5% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $85K in brand drug costs.
How many Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,803 Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician provider writes 359 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Abba Cargan, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Abba Cargan, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Clonazepam, Topiramate, Lamotrigine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Abba Cargan, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Abba Cargan, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 395 Part D claims and 24 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Abba Cargan, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Abba Cargan, M.D.'s NPI is 1588727796 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
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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