2026 NPPES data Psychiatry Physician NPI 1720092190 MD
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FARZANA BEGUM, MD

Psychiatry Physician in HAMDEN, 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
311
Medicare Part D claims · 61 beneficiaries · Psychiatry Physician avg: 1K
MIPS score
93.2757/100
▲ 10 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: FARZANA BEGUM, MD is a Psychiatry Physician ([object Object]) practicing in HAMDEN, Connecticut with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 311 claims across 61 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.2757/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: FARZANA BEGUM, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 93.2757 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 311 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)

FARZANA BEGUM, MD 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).

FARZANA BEGUM, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/28/2006

NPI 1720092190

Primary specialty

Psychiatry Physician

High-volume

53,104 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

311 70% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,038

MIPS final score

93.2757/100 10.175700000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

FARZANA BEGUM, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Psychiatry Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
93.2757/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Psychiatry Physician) — 93.2757/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%93.3%
MIPS final score (Psychiatry Physician) — 93.2757/100 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).

FARZANA BEGUM, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider practicing in HAMDEN, Connecticut, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1720092190. 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.

FARZANA BEGUM, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatry Physician provider holding MD credentials at 60 WASHINGTON AVE, HAMDEN, CT, 06518, with a listed phone of (203) 281-2890. NPI 1720092190 was issued on 07/28/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BEGUM 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 311 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 61 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $26K in drug spend. 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 93.2757/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 81.7219), 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

60 WASHINGTON AVE
HAMDEN, CT 06518

Provider Details

NPI 1720092190
Specialty Psychiatry Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/28/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

93.2757
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
81.7219
Quality
78.0315
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where FARZANA BEGUM, 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.

NORTHEAST MEDICAL GROUP INC
NEW HAVEN, CT

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.

311
Total Claims
$26K
Total Drug Cost
61
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
322
Total Day Supply
7,687
Generic Drug Cost
$7K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.86
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Trazodone Hcl
31
Quetiapine Fumarate
18
Hydroxyzine Hcl
13
Risperidone
12
Lisinopril
11

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

Psychiatry Physician Overview

How FARZANA BEGUM, 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

FARZANA BEGUM, MD's 311 claims are below 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 BEGUM.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FARZANA BEGUM, MD's specialty?
FARZANA BEGUM, MD specializes in Psychiatry Physician and practices in HAMDEN, Connecticut. Credentials: MD.
How much does FARZANA BEGUM, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, FARZANA BEGUM, MD wrote 311 Medicare Part D claims totaling $26K in drug costs for 61 beneficiaries.
What is FARZANA BEGUM, MD's Medicare quality score?
FARZANA BEGUM, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.2757/100 (Quality: 81.7219). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is FARZANA BEGUM, MD located?
FARZANA BEGUM, MD is located at 60 WASHINGTON AVE, HAMDEN, CT, 06518. Phone: (203) 281-2890.
What is FARZANA BEGUM, MD's NPI number?
FARZANA BEGUM, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720092190, issued on 07/28/2006.
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 FARZANA BEGUM, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, FARZANA BEGUM, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Trazodone Hcl, Quetiapine Fumarate, Hydroxyzine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does FARZANA BEGUM, MD accept Medicare?
FARZANA BEGUM, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 311 Part D claims and 61 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify FARZANA BEGUM, MD's credentials?
FARZANA BEGUM, MD's NPI is 1720092190 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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