2026 NPPES data Addiction Psychiatry Physician NPI 1568541993 MD
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ELIZABETH BHARGAVA, MD

Addiction Psychiatry Physician in BOULDER, Colorado. 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
897
Medicare Part D claims · 80 beneficiaries · Addiction Psychiatry Physician avg: 792
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

ELIZABETH BHARGAVA, MD filed 897 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Addiction Psychiatry Physician in BOULDER, Colorado, prescribing 94% generic.

897
Part D claims, 2023
94%
generic prescribing

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.

ELIZABETH BHARGAVA, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

897 Top 27% higher than 73% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). This entry sits in this band. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

ELIZABETH BHARGAVA, 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 ELIZABETH BHARGAVA, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/05/2006

NPI 1568541993

Primary specialty

Addiction Psychiatry Physician

Niche

667 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

897 13% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 792

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Addiction Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Addiction Psychiatry Physician share within Colorado

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Addiction Psychiatry Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Addiction Psychiatry Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Addiction Psychiatry Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Addiction 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).

ELIZABETH BHARGAVA, MD is a Addiction Psychiatry Physician provider practicing in BOULDER, Colorado, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1568541993. 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.

ELIZABETH BHARGAVA, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Addiction Psychiatry Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1333 IRIS AVE, BOULDER, CO, 80304, with a listed phone of (303) 413-6212. NPI 1568541993 was issued on 11/05/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BHARGAVA 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 897 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 80 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $203K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% 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.

Addiction Psychiatry Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 667 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

1333 IRIS AVE
BOULDER, CO 80304

Provider Details

NPI 1568541993
Specialty Addiction Psychiatry Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/05/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

ELIZABETH BHARGAVA, MD — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 897 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.

897
Total Claims
$203K
Total Drug Cost
80
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,243
Total Day Supply
34,700
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$171K
Generic Drug Cost
$32K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
63.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.23
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male
Age Distribution
<65: 33, 65-74: 36, 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
Quetiapine Fumarate
95
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
61
Gabapentin
60
Trazodone Hcl
52
Lorazepam
51
Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er
Desvenlafaxine Succinate
45
Lamotrigine
33
Clozapine
31
Sertraline Hcl
30
Aripiprazole
27

* 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 ELIZABETH BHARGAVA, MD fits within the Addiction Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.

667
Addiction Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
49
States with Addiction Psychiatry Physician
792
Avg Claims per Provider

ELIZABETH BHARGAVA, MD's 897 claims are above the specialty average of 792.

Nearby Addiction Psychiatry Physician Providers in Colorado

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ELIZABETH BHARGAVA, MD's specialty?
ELIZABETH BHARGAVA, MD specializes in Addiction Psychiatry Physician and practices in BOULDER, Colorado. Credentials: MD.
How much does ELIZABETH BHARGAVA, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ELIZABETH BHARGAVA, MD wrote 897 Medicare Part D claims totaling $203K in drug costs for 80 beneficiaries.
Where is ELIZABETH BHARGAVA, MD located?
ELIZABETH BHARGAVA, MD is located at 1333 IRIS AVE, BOULDER, CO, 80304. Phone: (303) 413-6212.
What is ELIZABETH BHARGAVA, MD's NPI number?
ELIZABETH BHARGAVA, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568541993, issued on 11/05/2006.
Does ELIZABETH BHARGAVA, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ELIZABETH BHARGAVA, MD's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $171K in brand drug costs.
How many Addiction Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 667 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 ELIZABETH BHARGAVA, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ELIZABETH BHARGAVA, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Quetiapine Fumarate, Bupropion Xl, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ELIZABETH BHARGAVA, MD accept Medicare?
ELIZABETH BHARGAVA, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 897 Part D claims and 80 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ELIZABETH BHARGAVA, MD's credentials?
ELIZABETH BHARGAVA, MD's NPI is 1568541993 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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