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2026 NPPES data Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician NPI 1902878606 MD
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Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician in Hartford, Connecticut.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,803 in Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
712
Medicare Part D claims · 29 beneficiaries · Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician avg: 359
Generic prescribing
76%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$21.06
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Francis Dimario, MD filed 712 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician in Hartford, Connecticut, prescribing 76% generic.
- 712
- Part D claims, 2023
- 76%
- 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.
Francis Dimario, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
712 Top 29% higher than 71% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Francis Dimario, 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).
What does the federal data show about Francis Dimario, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
712 98% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Connecticut
How Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Francis Dimario, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 282 WASHINGTON ST, Hartford, CT, 06106, with a listed phone of (860) 545-9487. NPI 1902878606 was issued on 02/06/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 712 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 29 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $420K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 76% generic by claim count.
Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,803 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 359 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1902878606 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 02/06/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Francis Dimario, 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.
Connecticut Children's Specialty Group, Inc
Hartford, 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).
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 Francis Dimario, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$21
Largest payer
SK Life Science, Inc.
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
Francis Dimario, MD - brand share 13.0%
Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician average
13% brand-name claims vs 76% generic, on 712 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.
712
Total Claims
$420K
Total Drug Cost
29
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,016
- Total Day Supply
- 29,519
- Brand vs Generic
- 13% brand / 76% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $99K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $319K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 26.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.88
- Gender Split
- 45% female / 55% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 29, 65-74: 0, 75-84: 0, 85+: 0
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Francis Dimario, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Phenobarbital
Phenobarbital
75 claims
- Baclofen
Baclofen
49 claims
- Levetiracetam
Levetiracetam
47 claims
- Lamotrigine
Lamotrigine
43 claims
- Rufinamide
Rufinamide
40 claims
- Oxcarbazepine
Oxcarbazepine
36 claims
- Everolimus
Everolimus
34 claims
- Clobazam
Clobazam
30 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Phenobarbital | 75 |
| Baclofen | 49 |
| Levetiracetam | 47 |
| Lamotrigine | 43 |
| Rufinamide | 40 |
| Oxcarbazepine | 36 |
| Everolimus | 34 |
| Clobazam | 30 |
| Scopolamine | 26 |
| Zonisamide | 25 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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How Francis Dimario, MD fits within the Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician landscape nationally.
1,803
Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician Providers in US
51
States with Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician
359
Avg Claims per Provider
Francis Dimario, MD's 712 claims are above the specialty average of 359.
Nearby Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician Providers in Connecticut
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Connecticut, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Dimario.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Francis Dimario, MD's specialty? ▼
Francis Dimario, MD specializes in Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician and practices in Hartford, Connecticut. Credentials: MD.
How much does Francis Dimario, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Francis Dimario, MD wrote 712 Medicare Part D claims totaling $420K in drug costs for 29 beneficiaries.
Where is Francis Dimario, MD located? ▼
Francis Dimario, MD is located at 282 WASHINGTON ST, Hartford, CT, 06106. Phone: (860) 545-9487.
What is Francis Dimario, MD's NPI number? ▼
Francis Dimario, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902878606, issued on 02/06/2006.
Does Francis Dimario, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Francis Dimario, MD's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 76% generic drugs by claim count, with $99K in brand drug costs.
How many Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,803 Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician provider writes 359 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Francis Dimario, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Francis Dimario, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Phenobarbital, Baclofen, Levetiracetam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Francis Dimario, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Francis Dimario, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 712 Part D claims and 29 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Francis Dimario, MD's credentials? ▼
Francis Dimario, MD's NPI is 1902878606 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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.
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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