2026 NPPES data Psychiatry Physician NPI 1316999287 MD
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BENJAMIN CARR, MD

Psychiatry Physician in GADSDEN, Alabama. 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 · 191 beneficiaries · Psychiatry Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$3.8K
206 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

BENJAMIN CARR, MD filed 2,638 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Psychiatry Physician in GADSDEN, Alabama, prescribing 93% generic.

3K
Part D claims, 2023
93%
generic prescribing
$3.8K
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

BENJAMIN CARR, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

2,638 Top 13% higher than 87% 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%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

BENJAMIN CARR, 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 BENJAMIN CARR, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/17/2006

NPI 1316999287

Primary specialty

Psychiatry Physician

High-volume

53,104 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,638 154% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,038

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Psychiatry Physician share within Alabama

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

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).

BENJAMIN CARR, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider practicing in GADSDEN, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1316999287. 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.

BENJAMIN CARR, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatry Physician provider holding MD credentials at 740 FORREST AVE, GADSDEN, AL, 35901, with a listed phone of (256) 543-0131. NPI 1316999287 was issued on 05/17/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CARR 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 2,638 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 191 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $297K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% 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

740 FORREST AVE
GADSDEN, AL 35901

Provider Details

NPI 1316999287
Specialty Psychiatry Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/17/2006

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 BENJAMIN CARR, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$3.8K

Largest payer

Supernus Pharmaceuticals, 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 · Generic-heavy

BENJAMIN CARR, MD — brand share 7.0%
Specialty average (est.)

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 2,638 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.

2,638
Total Claims
$297K
Total Drug Cost
191
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,909
Total Day Supply
115,729
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$198K
Generic Drug Cost
$99K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
57.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.90
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male
Age Distribution
<65: 112, 65-74: 66, 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
Clonazepam
426
Alprazolam
264
Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine
Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine
210
Lorazepam
144
Trazodone Hcl
112
Zolpidem Tartrate
112
Diazepam
81
Fluoxetine Hcl
73
Duloxetine Hcl
60
Aripiprazole
55

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

Psychiatry Physician Overview

How BENJAMIN CARR, 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

BENJAMIN CARR, MD's 2,638 claims are above the specialty average of 1,038.

Nearby Psychiatry Physician Providers in Alabama

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BENJAMIN CARR, MD's specialty?
BENJAMIN CARR, MD specializes in Psychiatry Physician and practices in GADSDEN, Alabama. Credentials: MD.
How much does BENJAMIN CARR, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BENJAMIN CARR, MD wrote 2,638 Medicare Part D claims totaling $297K in drug costs for 191 beneficiaries.
Where is BENJAMIN CARR, MD located?
BENJAMIN CARR, MD is located at 740 FORREST AVE, GADSDEN, AL, 35901. Phone: (256) 543-0131.
What is BENJAMIN CARR, MD's NPI number?
BENJAMIN CARR, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316999287, issued on 05/17/2006.
Does BENJAMIN CARR, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BENJAMIN CARR, MD's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $198K 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 BENJAMIN CARR, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BENJAMIN CARR, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clonazepam, Alprazolam, Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BENJAMIN CARR, MD accept Medicare?
BENJAMIN CARR, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,638 Part D claims and 191 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BENJAMIN CARR, MD's credentials?
BENJAMIN CARR, MD's NPI is 1316999287 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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