2026 NPPES data Psychiatry Physician NPI 1811382872 MD
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CARMEN BLACK, MD

Psychiatry Physician in HARTFORD, 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 68 beneficiaries · Psychiatry Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: CARMEN BLACK, MD is a Psychiatry Physician ([object Object]) practicing in HARTFORD, Connecticut with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 68 beneficiaries — 7% brand-name prescribing .

What the federal data shows

CARMEN BLACK, MD filed 1,382 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Psychiatry Physician in HARTFORD, Connecticut, prescribing 93% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
93%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

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

CARMEN BLACK, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/06/2015

NPI 1811382872

Primary specialty

Psychiatry Physician

High-volume

53,104 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,382 33% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,038

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Psychiatry Physician share within Connecticut

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

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).

CARMEN BLACK, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider practicing in HARTFORD, Connecticut, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1811382872. 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.

CARMEN BLACK, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatry Physician provider holding MD credentials at 200 RETREAT AVE, HARTFORD, CT, 06106, with a listed phone of (860) 545-7200. NPI 1811382872 was issued on 04/06/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BLACK 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 1,382 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 68 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $312K 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

200 RETREAT AVE
HARTFORD, CT 06106

Provider Details

NPI 1811382872
Specialty Psychiatry Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/06/2015

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CARMEN BLACK, 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.

HARTFORD HOSPITAL
★★★★☆ 4/5
HARTFORD, CT
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 070025

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

CARMEN BLACK, MD — brand share 7.0%
Specialty average (est.)

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 1,382 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.

1,382
Total Claims
$312K
Total Drug Cost
68
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,480
Total Day Supply
43,154
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$246K
Generic Drug Cost
$66K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
57.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.20
Gender Split
49% female / 51% male
Age Distribution
<65: 42, 65-74: 23, 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
107
Trazodone Hcl
87
Aripiprazole
80
Benztropine Mesylate
74
Lamotrigine
69
Olanzapine
66
Quetiapine Fumarate
60
Clonazepam
54
Lithium Carbonate
53
Mirtazapine
50

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

Psychiatry Physician Overview

How CARMEN BLACK, 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

CARMEN BLACK, MD's 1,382 claims are above the specialty average of 1,038.

Nearby Psychiatry Physician Providers in Connecticut

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CARMEN BLACK, MD's specialty?
CARMEN BLACK, MD specializes in Psychiatry Physician and practices in HARTFORD, Connecticut. Credentials: MD.
How much does CARMEN BLACK, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CARMEN BLACK, MD wrote 1,382 Medicare Part D claims totaling $312K in drug costs for 68 beneficiaries.
Where is CARMEN BLACK, MD located?
CARMEN BLACK, MD is located at 200 RETREAT AVE, HARTFORD, CT, 06106. Phone: (860) 545-7200.
What is CARMEN BLACK, MD's NPI number?
CARMEN BLACK, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811382872, issued on 04/06/2015.
Does CARMEN BLACK, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CARMEN BLACK, MD's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $246K 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 CARMEN BLACK, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CARMEN BLACK, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clozapine, Trazodone Hcl, Aripiprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CARMEN BLACK, MD accept Medicare?
CARMEN BLACK, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,382 Part D claims and 68 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CARMEN BLACK, MD's credentials?
CARMEN BLACK, MD's NPI is 1811382872 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.

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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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