2026 NPPES data Psychiatry Physician NPI 1245270867 MD
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CAROL BARBER, MD

Psychiatry Physician in RHINELANDER, Wisconsin. 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 · 195 beneficiaries · Psychiatry Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
84.5617/100
▲ 1 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: CAROL BARBER, MD is a Psychiatry Physician ([object Object]) practicing in RHINELANDER, Wisconsin with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 195 beneficiaries — 9% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 84.5617/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: CAROL BARBER, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 84.5617 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 3,478 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)

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

CAROL BARBER, MD at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/08/2006

NPI 1245270867

Primary specialty

Psychiatry Physician

High-volume

53,104 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,478 235% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,038

MIPS final score

84.5617/100 1.4617000000000075% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Wisconsin

How Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among Wisconsin providers

Wisconsin providers

Psychiatry Physician share within Wisconsin

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CAROL BARBER, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Psychiatry Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
84.5617/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Psychiatry Physician) — 84.5617/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Psychiatry Physician) — 84.5617/100 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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CAROL BARBER, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider practicing in RHINELANDER, Wisconsin, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1245270867. 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.

CAROL BARBER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatry Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1020 KABEL AVE, RHINELANDER, WI, 54501, with a listed phone of (715) 361-4700. NPI 1245270867 was issued on 06/08/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BARBER 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 3,478 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 195 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $465K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 84.5617/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 89.8049, Cost 58.7342), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

1020 KABEL AVE
RHINELANDER, WI 54501

Provider Details

NPI 1245270867
Specialty Psychiatry Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/08/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

84.5617
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
89.8049
Quality
58.7342
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

CAROL BARBER, MD — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 3,478 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.

3,478
Total Claims
$465K
Total Drug Cost
195
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,021
Total Day Supply
147,358
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$361K
Generic Drug Cost
$104K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
62.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.21
Gender Split
68% female / 32% male
Age Distribution
<65: 97, 65-74: 63, 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
Lamotrigine
209
Lorazepam
185
Quetiapine Fumarate
179
Trazodone Hcl
179
Venlafaxine Hcl Er
Venlafaxine Hcl
162
Clonazepam
146
Olanzapine
127
Sertraline Hcl
126
Aripiprazole
122
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
115

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

Psychiatry Physician Overview

How CAROL BARBER, 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

CAROL BARBER, MD's 3,478 claims are above the specialty average of 1,038.

Nearby Psychiatry Physician Providers in Wisconsin

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CAROL BARBER, MD's specialty?
CAROL BARBER, MD specializes in Psychiatry Physician and practices in RHINELANDER, Wisconsin. Credentials: MD.
How much does CAROL BARBER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CAROL BARBER, MD wrote 3,478 Medicare Part D claims totaling $465K in drug costs for 195 beneficiaries.
What is CAROL BARBER, MD's Medicare quality score?
CAROL BARBER, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 84.5617/100 (Quality: 89.8049, Cost: 58.7342). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CAROL BARBER, MD located?
CAROL BARBER, MD is located at 1020 KABEL AVE, RHINELANDER, WI, 54501. Phone: (715) 361-4700.
What is CAROL BARBER, MD's NPI number?
CAROL BARBER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245270867, issued on 06/08/2006.
Does CAROL BARBER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CAROL BARBER, MD's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $361K 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 CAROL BARBER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CAROL BARBER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Lamotrigine, Lorazepam, Quetiapine Fumarate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CAROL BARBER, MD accept Medicare?
CAROL BARBER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,478 Part D claims and 195 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CAROL BARBER, MD's credentials?
CAROL BARBER, MD's NPI is 1245270867 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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