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Active
2026 NPPES data Addiction Psychiatry Physician NPI 1255428322 MD
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Addiction Psychiatry Physician in Montclair, 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 666 in Addiction Psychiatry 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
281
Medicare Part D claims · 30 beneficiaries · Addiction Psychiatry Physician avg: 792
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Bruce Phariss, MD filed 281 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as an Addiction Psychiatry Physician in Montclair, New Jersey.
- 281
- Part D claims, 2023
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Bruce Phariss, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
281 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Bruce Phariss, 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 Bruce Phariss, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Addiction Psychiatry Physician
Medicare Part D claims
281 65% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in New Jersey
How Addiction Psychiatry 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 Addiction Psychiatry 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.
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Bruce Phariss, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Addiction Psychiatry Physician provider holding MD credentials at 8 HILLSIDE AVE, Montclair, NJ, 07042, with a listed phone of (973) 509-2371. NPI 1255428322 was issued on 10/09/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 281 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 30 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $11K in drug spend.
Addiction Psychiatry Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 666 enrolled providers across 49 states and an average of 792 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 | 1255428322 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Addiction Psychiatry Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 10/09/2006 |
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
281
Total Claims
$11K
Total Drug Cost
30
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 465
- Total Day Supply
- 13,895
- Generic Drug Cost
- $10K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.72
- Gender Split
- 63% female / 37% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Bruce Phariss, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Duloxetine Hcl
Duloxetine Hcl
43 claims
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
32 claims
- Escitalopram Oxalate
Escitalopram Oxalate
30 claims
- Clonazepam
Clonazepam
28 claims
- Buprenorphine-Nalo…
Buprenorphine-Naloxone
23 claims
- Lamotrigine 15
Lamotrigine
15 claims
- Bupropion Hcl Sr 12
Bupropion Hcl Sr
12 claims
- Lorazepam 12
Lorazepam
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Duloxetine Hcl | 43 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 32 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 30 |
| Clonazepam | 28 |
| Buprenorphine-Naloxone Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl | 23 |
| Lamotrigine | 15 |
| Bupropion Hcl Sr Bupropion Hcl | 12 |
| Lorazepam | 12 |
| Olanzapine | 12 |
| Naltrexone Hcl | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Addiction Psychiatry Physician Overview
How Bruce Phariss, MD fits within the Addiction Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.
666
Addiction Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
49
States with Addiction Psychiatry Physician
792
Avg Claims per Provider
Bruce Phariss, MD's 281 claims are below the specialty average of 792.
Nearby Addiction Psychiatry Physician Providers in New Jersey
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Phariss.
Dr. Jeffrey Berman
M.D.
Teaneck, NJ
Dr. David Bogacki
PH.D.
Camden, NJ
Katharine Dimura
Red Bank, NJ
Dr. Olaitan Eboda
PMHNP-BC
Cherry Hill, NJ
Dr. Marina Foord
APN, PMHNP-BC
Clifton, NJ
Compare Addiction Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the New Jersey medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Addiction Psychiatry Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bruce Phariss, MD's specialty? ▼
Bruce Phariss, MD specializes in Addiction Psychiatry Physician and practices in Montclair, New Jersey. Credentials: MD.
How much does Bruce Phariss, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Bruce Phariss, MD wrote 281 Medicare Part D claims totaling $11K in drug costs for 30 beneficiaries.
Where is Bruce Phariss, MD located? ▼
Bruce Phariss, MD is located at 8 HILLSIDE AVE, Montclair, NJ, 07042. Phone: (973) 509-2371.
What is Bruce Phariss, MD's NPI number? ▼
Bruce Phariss, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255428322, issued on 10/09/2006.
How many Addiction Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 666 Addiction Psychiatry Physician providers across 49 states in the US. The average Addiction Psychiatry Physician provider writes 792 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Bruce Phariss, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Bruce Phariss, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Duloxetine Hcl, Trazodone Hcl, Escitalopram Oxalate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Bruce Phariss, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Bruce Phariss, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 281 Part D claims and 30 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Bruce Phariss, MD's credentials? ▼
Bruce Phariss, MD's NPI is 1255428322 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
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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
Every figure on PlainDoctor is rendered directly from the federal CMS NPPES registry, Medicare Part D, MIPS, and Open Payments records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of May 2026.