NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1407950835 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Brenda Chaar, M.D.
Neurology Physician in Carolina, Puerto Rico.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 20,467 in 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
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 657 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Brenda Chaar, M.D. filed 6,362 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Neurology Physician in Carolina, Puerto Rico, prescribing 96% generic.
- 6K
- Part D claims, 2024
- 96%
- generic prescribing
- ≥95th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Brenda Chaar, M.D.
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1407950835), first enumerated 09/07/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 6,362 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Board certification signal
Practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty; board certification not confirmed in federal records.
- Not in federal data
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1407950835 · Neurology Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MID · RX-MID · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1407950835
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MID 20K Neurology Physician
- RX-MID 6,362
- BOOK-THIN 117 in Puerto Rico
- PHOTO-ENUM Amrit Chadha · 2006
Brenda Chaar, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
6,362 ≥ 95th percentile 95% of 1,416,883 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 · 2024
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Brenda Chaar, 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 Brenda Chaar, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Neurology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
6,362 369% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico
How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Puerto Rico 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 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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1407950835 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Neurology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 09/07/2006 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Brenda Chaar, M.D. - brand share 4.0%
Neurology Physician average
4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 6,362 2024 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 2024.
6,362
Total Claims
$315K
Total Drug Cost
657
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 7,803.667
- Total Day Supply
- 228,832
- Brand vs Generic
- 4% brand / 96% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $195K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $119K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 76.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.80
- Gender Split
- 71% female / 29% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 69, 65-74: 170, 75-84: 285, 85+: 133
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Brenda Chaar, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
1,379 claims
- Memantine Hcl
Memantine Hcl
919 claims
- Donepezil Hcl 550
Donepezil Hcl
550 claims
- Carbidopa-Levodopa 263
Carbidopa-Levodopa
263 claims
- Levetiracetam 253
Levetiracetam
253 claims
- Clopidogrel 237
Clopidogrel
237 claims
- Pregabalin 210
Pregabalin
210 claims
- Sertraline Hcl 180
Sertraline Hcl
180 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 1,379 |
| Memantine Hcl | 919 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 550 |
| Carbidopa-Levodopa Carbidopa/Levodopa | 263 |
| Levetiracetam | 253 |
| Clopidogrel Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 237 |
| Pregabalin | 210 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 180 |
| Clonazepam | 134 |
| Rivastigmine | 114 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Neurology Physician Overview
How Brenda Chaar, M.D. fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.
20,467
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,356
Avg Claims per Provider
Brenda Chaar, M.D.'s 6,362 claims are above the specialty average of 1,356.
Nationwide Neurology Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Chaar, both outside Puerto Rico so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in Puerto Rico
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Puerto Rico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Chaar.
One of 117 Neurology Physician providers enrolled in Puerto Rico, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Jose Acevedo
MD
Mayaguez, PR
Dr. Iris Acevedo-Marty
M.D.
Aguadilla, PR
Dr. Heriberto Acosta
M.D.
San Juan, PR
Dr. Marelisa Albelo Martinez
MD
San Juan, PR
Dr. Gishlaine Alfonso
MD
Hato Rey, PR
Compare Neurology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brenda Chaar, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Brenda Chaar, M.D. specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in Carolina, Puerto Rico. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Brenda Chaar, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Brenda Chaar, M.D. wrote 6,362 Medicare Part D claims totaling $315K in drug costs for 657 beneficiaries.
Where is Brenda Chaar, M.D. located? ▼
Brenda Chaar, M.D. is located at CAROLINA SHOPPING COURT SUITE 206, Carolina, PR, 00985. Phone: (787) 757-8585.
What is Brenda Chaar, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Brenda Chaar, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407950835, issued on 09/07/2006.
Does Brenda Chaar, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Brenda Chaar, M.D.'s prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $195K in brand drug costs.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 20,467 Neurology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Neurology Physician provider writes 1,356 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Brenda Chaar, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Brenda Chaar, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Memantine Hcl, Donepezil Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Brenda Chaar, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Brenda Chaar, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,362 Part D claims and 657 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Brenda Chaar, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Brenda Chaar, M.D.'s NPI is 1407950835 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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