2026 NPPES data Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician NPI 1902166986 M.D.
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CARA GROME, M.D.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in GASTONIA, North Carolina. 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
140
Medicare Part D claims · 44 beneficiaries · Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician avg: 781
MIPS score
98.6557/100
▲ 16 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

CARA GROME, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 98.6557/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 140 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

98.6557/100
MIPS score · +16 vs avg
140
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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.

CARA GROME, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

99 Top 11% higher than 89% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CARA GROME, M.D. 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).

What does the federal data show about CARA GROME, M.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/23/2012

NPI 1902166986

Primary specialty

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician

Mid-sized

15,306 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

140 82% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 781

MIPS final score

98.6557/100 15.555700000000002% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician share within North Carolina

1. Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician share within North Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CARA GROME, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
98.6557/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician) — 98.6557/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%98.7%
MIPS final score (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician) — 98.6557/100 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.

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).

CARA GROME, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2300 ABERDEEN BLVD, GASTONIA, NC, 28054, with a listed phone of (872) 231-3162. NPI 1902166986 was issued on 05/23/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GROME 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 140 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 44 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 10.7%. 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 98.6557/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 86.6538), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 15,306 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 781 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

2300 ABERDEEN BLVD
GASTONIA, NC 28054

Provider Details

NPI 1902166986
Specialty Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/23/2012

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

98.6557
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
86.6538
Quality

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CARA GROME, M.D. 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.

NATIONAL HEALTH REHABILITATION LLC
GASTONIA, NC

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.

140
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
44
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
140
Total Day Supply
2,918
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
15 (10.7% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
82.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.16
Gender Split
73% female / 27% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What CARA GROME, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Gabapentin
46
Tizanidine Hcl
28
Diclofenac Sodium
19

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

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Overview

How CARA GROME, M.D. fits within the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician landscape nationally.

15,306
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Providers in US
54
States with Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
781
Avg Claims per Provider

CARA GROME, M.D.'s 140 claims are below the specialty average of 781.

Nearby Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as GROME.

Compare Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CARA GROME, M.D.'s specialty?
CARA GROME, M.D. specializes in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician and practices in GASTONIA, North Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does CARA GROME, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CARA GROME, M.D. wrote 140 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 44 beneficiaries.
What is CARA GROME, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
CARA GROME, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 98.6557/100 (Quality: 86.6538). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CARA GROME, M.D. located?
CARA GROME, M.D. is located at 2300 ABERDEEN BLVD, GASTONIA, NC, 28054. Phone: (872) 231-3162.
What is CARA GROME, M.D.'s NPI number?
CARA GROME, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902166986, issued on 05/23/2012.
Does CARA GROME, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, CARA GROME, M.D. had 15 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 10.7%.
How many Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 15,306 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider writes 781 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CARA GROME, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CARA GROME, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Tizanidine Hcl, Diclofenac Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CARA GROME, M.D. accept Medicare?
CARA GROME, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 140 Part D claims and 44 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CARA GROME, M.D.'s credentials?
CARA GROME, M.D.'s NPI is 1902166986 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

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.

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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