2026 NPPES data Mental Health Counselor NPI 1093854929 LMHC
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GARY FARINAS, LMHC

Mental Health Counselor in BRANDON, Florida. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 137 beneficiaries · Mental Health Counselor avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$157.22
7 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

GARY FARINAS, LMHC filed 1,821 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Mental Health Counselor in BRANDON, Florida, prescribing 96% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
96%
generic prescribing
$157.22
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

GARY FARINAS, LMHC's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,821 Top 17% higher than 83% 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%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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

What does the federal data show about GARY FARINAS, LMHC?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/06/2007

NPI 1093854929

Primary specialty

Mental Health Counselor

High-volume

292,612 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,821 71% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,063

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Mental Health Counselor compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers

Mental Health Counselor share within Florida

1. Mental Health Counselor42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Mental Health Counselor share within Florida

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Mental Health Counselor (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Mental Health Counselor ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Mental Health Counselor) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Mental Health Counselor) — 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).

GARY FARINAS, LMHC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Mental Health Counselor provider holding LMHC credentials at 106 W WINDHORST RD, BRANDON, FL, 33510, with a listed phone of (813) 401-2135. NPI 1093854929 was issued on 02/06/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FARINAS 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 1,821 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 137 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $160K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% 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.

Mental Health Counselor is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 292,612 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,063 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

106 W WINDHORST RD
BRANDON, FL 33510

Provider Details

NPI 1093854929
Specialty Mental Health Counselor
Credentials LMHC
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/06/2007

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 GARY FARINAS, LMHC. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$157

Largest payer

Supernus Pharmaceuticals, 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.

License & disciplinary context — Florida FLDOH 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to GARY FARINAS, LMHC. To verify GARY FARINAS, LMHC's current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases

FLDOH publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

GARY FARINAS, LMHC — brand share 4.0%
Specialty average (est.)

4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 1,821 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.

1,821
Total Claims
$160K
Total Drug Cost
137
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,879
Total Day Supply
52,238
Brand vs Generic
4% brand / 96% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$109K
Generic Drug Cost
$51K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
59.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.82
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 85, 65-74: 37, 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.

What GARY FARINAS, LMHC 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
Hydroxyzine Hcl
161
Trazodone Hcl
126
Lamotrigine
95
Buspirone Hcl
89
Quetiapine Fumarate
77
Mirtazapine
69
Fluoxetine Hcl
66
Sertraline Hcl
64
Clonazepam
58
Olanzapine
56

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

Mental Health Counselor Overview

How GARY FARINAS, LMHC fits within the Mental Health Counselor landscape nationally.

292,612
Mental Health Counselor Providers in US
55
States with Mental Health Counselor
1,063
Avg Claims per Provider

GARY FARINAS, LMHC's 1,821 claims are above the specialty average of 1,063.

Nearby Mental Health Counselor Providers in Florida

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

Compare Mental Health Counselor nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GARY FARINAS, LMHC's specialty?
GARY FARINAS, LMHC specializes in Mental Health Counselor and practices in BRANDON, Florida. Credentials: LMHC.
How much does GARY FARINAS, LMHC prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, GARY FARINAS, LMHC wrote 1,821 Medicare Part D claims totaling $160K in drug costs for 137 beneficiaries.
Where is GARY FARINAS, LMHC located?
GARY FARINAS, LMHC is located at 106 W WINDHORST RD, BRANDON, FL, 33510. Phone: (813) 401-2135.
What is GARY FARINAS, LMHC's NPI number?
GARY FARINAS, LMHC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1093854929, issued on 02/06/2007.
Does GARY FARINAS, LMHC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
GARY FARINAS, LMHC's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $109K in brand drug costs.
How many Mental Health Counselor providers are there in the US?
There are 292,612 Mental Health Counselor providers across 55 states in the US. The average Mental Health Counselor provider writes 1,063 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does GARY FARINAS, LMHC prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, GARY FARINAS, LMHC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydroxyzine Hcl, Trazodone Hcl, Lamotrigine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does GARY FARINAS, LMHC accept Medicare?
GARY FARINAS, LMHC appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,821 Part D claims and 137 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify GARY FARINAS, LMHC's credentials?
GARY FARINAS, LMHC's NPI is 1093854929 with credentials LMHC. 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.

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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