2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1033484209 M.D.
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ELANA CLAR, M.D.

Neurology Physician in PARAMUS, New Jersey. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

Federal data — no proprietary rating. PlainDoctor publishes the actual CMS NPPES and Medicare records — NPI registration, specialty, practice location, and prescribing data — without a composite score or editorial opinion on top. Every field traces to a federal source.
Prescribing volume
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 339 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$506.15
21 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ELANA CLAR, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 3,273 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

75/100
MIPS score · -8 vs avg
3K
Part D claims, 2023
90%
generic prescribing
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.

ELANA CLAR, 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

75 15th percentile higher than 15% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. 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)

ELANA CLAR, 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 ELANA CLAR, M.D.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/20/2012

NPI 1033484209

Primary specialty

Neurology Physician

Mid-sized

19,866 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,273 150% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,309

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Neurology Physician share within New Jersey

1. Neurology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Neurology Physician share within New Jersey

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ELANA CLAR, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Neurology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Neurology Physician) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%75%
MIPS final score (Neurology Physician) — 75/100 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).

ELANA CLAR, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 650 FROM RD STE 220, PARAMUS, NJ, 07652, with a listed phone of (201) 342-2550. NPI 1033484209 was issued on 03/20/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CLAR 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 3,273 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 339 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $985K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% 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 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Neurology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 19,866 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,309 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

650 FROM RD STE 220
PARAMUS, NJ 07652

Provider Details

NPI 1033484209
Specialty Neurology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/20/2012

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ELANA CLAR, 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.

NEW JERSEY BRAIN AND SPINE PC
MONTVALE, NJ

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

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for ELANA CLAR, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$506

Largest payer

Abbott Laboratories

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

ELANA CLAR, M.D. — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 3,273 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.

3,273
Total Claims
$985K
Total Drug Cost
339
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
7,826
Total Day Supply
232,761
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$794K
Generic Drug Cost
$190K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.59
Gender Split
45% female / 55% male
Age Distribution
<65: 22, 65-74: 152, 75-84: 139, 85+: 26

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What ELANA CLAR, 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
Carbidopa-Levodopa
Carbidopa/Levodopa
813
Amantadine
Amantadine Hcl
236
Escitalopram Oxalate
197
Carbidopa-Levodopa Er
Carbidopa/Levodopa
188
Rytary
Carbidopa/Levodopa
149
Selegiline Hcl
140
Gabapentin
138
Donepezil Hcl
136
Clonazepam
128
Quetiapine Fumarate
102

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

Neurology Physician Overview

How ELANA CLAR, M.D. fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.

19,866
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider

ELANA CLAR, M.D.'s 3,273 claims are above the specialty average of 1,309.

Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in New Jersey

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as CLAR.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ELANA CLAR, M.D.'s specialty?
ELANA CLAR, M.D. specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in PARAMUS, New Jersey. Credentials: M.D..
How much does ELANA CLAR, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ELANA CLAR, M.D. wrote 3,273 Medicare Part D claims totaling $985K in drug costs for 339 beneficiaries.
What is ELANA CLAR, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
ELANA CLAR, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ELANA CLAR, M.D. located?
ELANA CLAR, M.D. is located at 650 FROM RD STE 220, PARAMUS, NJ, 07652. Phone: (201) 342-2550.
What is ELANA CLAR, M.D.'s NPI number?
ELANA CLAR, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033484209, issued on 03/20/2012.
Does ELANA CLAR, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ELANA CLAR, M.D.'s prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $794K in brand drug costs.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 19,866 Neurology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Neurology Physician provider writes 1,309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ELANA CLAR, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ELANA CLAR, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Carbidopa-Levodopa, Amantadine, Escitalopram Oxalate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ELANA CLAR, M.D. accept Medicare?
ELANA CLAR, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,273 Part D claims and 339 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ELANA CLAR, M.D.'s credentials?
ELANA CLAR, M.D.'s NPI is 1033484209 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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