2026 NPPES data Psychiatry Physician NPI 1346265592 MD
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BARCLAY CARAS, MD

Psychiatry Physician in NORWICH, Connecticut. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 98 beneficiaries · Psychiatry Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$736.33
34 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: BARCLAY CARAS, MD is a Psychiatry Physician ([object Object]) practicing in NORWICH, Connecticut with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 98 beneficiaries — 11% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $736.33 across 34 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: BARCLAY CARAS, MD filed 3,179 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across NORWICH, Connecticut. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

BARCLAY CARAS, MD 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).

BARCLAY CARAS, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/12/2006

NPI 1346265592

Primary specialty

Psychiatry Physician

High-volume

53,104 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,179 206% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,038

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Psychiatry Physician share within Connecticut

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

BARCLAY CARAS, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider practicing in NORWICH, Connecticut, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1346265592. 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.

BARCLAY CARAS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatry Physician provider holding MD credentials at 326 WASHINGTON ST, NORWICH, CT, 06360, with a listed phone of (860) 823-6321. NPI 1346265592 was issued on 07/12/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CARAS 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 3,179 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 98 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $776K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% 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.

Psychiatry Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 53,104 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,038 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

326 WASHINGTON ST
NORWICH, CT 06360

Provider Details

NPI 1346265592
Specialty Psychiatry Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/12/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BARCLAY CARAS, MD 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.

STATE OF CONNECTICUT
NORWICH, CT

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for BARCLAY CARAS, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$736

Largest payer

ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

BARCLAY CARAS, MD — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 3,179 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.

3,179
Total Claims
$776K
Total Drug Cost
98
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,285
Total Day Supply
78,316
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$632K
Generic Drug Cost
$145K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
47.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.06
Gender Split
33% female / 67% male
Age Distribution
<65: 81, 65-74: 14, 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
Clozapine
324
Benztropine Mesylate
203
Gabapentin
130
Lithium Carbonate
130
Hydroxyzine Hcl
129
Risperidone
107
Olanzapine
105
Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er
Desvenlafaxine Succinate
102
Trazodone Hcl
93
Quetiapine Fumarate
92

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

Psychiatry Physician Overview

How BARCLAY CARAS, MD fits within the Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.

53,104
Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
56
States with Psychiatry Physician
1,038
Avg Claims per Provider

BARCLAY CARAS, MD's 3,179 claims are above the specialty average of 1,038.

Nearby Psychiatry Physician Providers in Connecticut

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BARCLAY CARAS, MD's specialty?
BARCLAY CARAS, MD specializes in Psychiatry Physician and practices in NORWICH, Connecticut. Credentials: MD.
How much does BARCLAY CARAS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BARCLAY CARAS, MD wrote 3,179 Medicare Part D claims totaling $776K in drug costs for 98 beneficiaries.
Where is BARCLAY CARAS, MD located?
BARCLAY CARAS, MD is located at 326 WASHINGTON ST, NORWICH, CT, 06360. Phone: (860) 823-6321.
What is BARCLAY CARAS, MD's NPI number?
BARCLAY CARAS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346265592, issued on 07/12/2006.
Does BARCLAY CARAS, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BARCLAY CARAS, MD's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $632K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 53,104 Psychiatry Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Psychiatry Physician provider writes 1,038 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BARCLAY CARAS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BARCLAY CARAS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clozapine, Benztropine Mesylate, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BARCLAY CARAS, MD accept Medicare?
BARCLAY CARAS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,179 Part D claims and 98 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BARCLAY CARAS, MD's credentials?
BARCLAY CARAS, MD's NPI is 1346265592 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

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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