2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1598935389 MD
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BINDU LAL, MD

Neurology Physician in BRANFORD, 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 · 119 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
MIPS score
97.2738/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: BINDU LAL, MD is a Neurology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BRANFORD, Connecticut with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 119 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.2738/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: BINDU LAL, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.2738 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 2,876 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

BINDU LAL, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

BINDU LAL, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/07/2008

NPI 1598935389

Primary specialty

Neurology Physician

Mid-sized

19,866 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,876 120% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,309

MIPS final score

97.2738/100 14.1738% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Neurology Physician share within Connecticut

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

BINDU LAL, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Neurology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
97.2738/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Neurology Physician) — 97.2738/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%97.3%
MIPS final score (Neurology Physician) — 97.2738/100 vs national avg 83.1

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.

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BINDU LAL, MD is a Neurology Physician provider practicing in BRANFORD, Connecticut, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1598935389. 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.

BINDU LAL, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 14 SYCAMORE WAY, BRANFORD, CT, 06405, with a listed phone of (203) 483-2630. NPI 1598935389 was issued on 03/07/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LAL 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 2,876 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 119 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $727K in drug spend. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 97.2738/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 81.6843), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Neurology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 19,866 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,309 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

14 SYCAMORE WAY
BRANFORD, CT 06405

Provider Details

NPI 1598935389
Specialty Neurology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/07/2008

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

97.2738
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
81.6843
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BINDU LAL, 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
WATERBURY, 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).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

2,876
Total Claims
$727K
Total Drug Cost
119
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,087
Total Day Supply
87,307
Generic Drug Cost
$196K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
51.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.19
Gender Split
34% female / 66% male
Age Distribution
<65: 93, 65-74: 24, 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
467
Trazodone Hcl
152
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
142
Lamotrigine
131
Chlorpromazine Hcl
107
Benztropine Mesylate
101
Escitalopram Oxalate
83
Divalproex Sodium
78
Fluvoxamine Maleate
66
Hydroxyzine Pamoate
62

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

Neurology Physician Overview

How BINDU LAL, MD fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.

19,866
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider

BINDU LAL, MD's 2,876 claims are above the specialty average of 1,309.

Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in Connecticut

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BINDU LAL, MD's specialty?
BINDU LAL, MD specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in BRANFORD, Connecticut. Credentials: MD.
How much does BINDU LAL, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BINDU LAL, MD wrote 2,876 Medicare Part D claims totaling $727K in drug costs for 119 beneficiaries.
What is BINDU LAL, MD's Medicare quality score?
BINDU LAL, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.2738/100 (Quality: 81.6843). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is BINDU LAL, MD located?
BINDU LAL, MD is located at 14 SYCAMORE WAY, BRANFORD, CT, 06405. Phone: (203) 483-2630.
What is BINDU LAL, MD's NPI number?
BINDU LAL, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598935389, issued on 03/07/2008.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 19,866 Neurology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Neurology Physician provider writes 1,309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BINDU LAL, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BINDU LAL, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clozapine, Trazodone Hcl, Bupropion Xl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BINDU LAL, MD accept Medicare?
BINDU LAL, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,876 Part D claims and 119 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BINDU LAL, MD's credentials?
BINDU LAL, MD's NPI is 1598935389 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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