NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1548485741 MD
Verify on CMS → Kara Chisholm, MD
Neurology Physician in Peabody, Massachusetts.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 20,467 in 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 243 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Kara Chisholm, MD filed 1,628 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Neurology Physician in Peabody, Massachusetts, prescribing 86% generic.
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2024
- 86%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
- ≥81st
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Kara Chisholm, MD
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1548485741), first enumerated 04/16/2007.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 1,628 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Board certification signal
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- State context
State board disciplinary context
Massachusetts statewide board action statistics are published annually — these figures describe aggregate state activity, not Kara Chisholm, MD's individual license status. Verify directly with the state medical board.
Source: BORIM annual report 2023
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
PlainDoctor does not publish per-provider disciplinary determinations. Confirm current license and any individual actions through the state medical board or FSMB verification service.
Source: State medical board / FSMB
This trust snapshot summarizes only what appears in federal CMS/NPPES public records. It is not a composite score, star rating, patient review, or clinical recommendation. PlainDoctor never fabricates reviews or AggregateRating schema.
CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1548485741 · Neurology Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MID · RX-MID · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1548485741
- ENUM-MID 2007
- TAX-MID 20K Neurology Physician
- RX-MID 1,628
- BOOK-LIGHT 910 in Massachusetts
- PHOTO-ENUM Bashar Lutfi, M.D. · 2007
Kara Chisholm, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,628 ≥ 81st percentile 81% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Kara Chisholm, 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 Kara Chisholm, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Neurology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,628 20% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Massachusetts
How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts 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 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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1548485741 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Neurology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 04/16/2007 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Kara Chisholm, 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.
Atrius Health Inc
Needham, MA
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
License & disciplinary context - Massachusetts BORIM 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 ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Kara Chisholm, MD. To verify Kara Chisholm, MD's current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases
BORIM 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 Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Kara Chisholm, MD - brand share 13.0%
Neurology Physician average
13% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 1,628 2024 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 2024.
1,628
Total Claims
$367K
Total Drug Cost
243
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,799.1
- Total Day Supply
- 82,600
- Brand vs Generic
- 13% brand / 86% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $304K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $62K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.39
- Gender Split
- 66% female / 34% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 56, 65-74: 63, 75-84: 90, 85+: 34
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Kara Chisholm, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Carbidopa-Levodopa
Carbidopa-Levodopa
138 claims
- Topiramate
Topiramate
136 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
128 claims
- Levetiracetam
Levetiracetam
119 claims
- Aimovig Autoinjector
Aimovig Autoinjector
110 claims
- Donepezil Hcl
Donepezil Hcl
87 claims
- Nortriptyline Hcl
Nortriptyline Hcl
59 claims
- Memantine Hcl 51
Memantine Hcl
51 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Carbidopa-Levodopa Carbidopa/Levodopa | 138 |
| Topiramate | 136 |
| Gabapentin | 128 |
| Levetiracetam | 119 |
| Aimovig Autoinjector Erenumab-Aooe | 110 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 87 |
| Nortriptyline Hcl | 59 |
| Memantine Hcl | 51 |
| Phenytoin Sodium Extended | 41 |
| Pregabalin | 40 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Neurology Physician Overview
How Kara Chisholm, MD fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.
20,467
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,356
Avg Claims per Provider
Kara Chisholm, MD's 1,628 claims are above the specialty average of 1,356.
Nationwide Neurology Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Chisholm, both outside Massachusetts so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2007)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in Massachusetts
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Massachusetts, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Chisholm.
One of 910 Neurology Physician providers enrolled in Massachusetts, 5 are shown here.
Bardia Abbasi
Boston, MA
Dr. Shabbir Abbasi
M.D.
Leominster, MA
Dr. Lobna Abdelwahab
MD
Fall River, MA
Dr. Widad Abou Chaar
MD
Boston, MA
Dr. Mahmoud Abu-Ata
M.D.
Boston, MA
Compare Neurology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kara Chisholm, MD's specialty? ▼
Kara Chisholm, MD specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in Peabody, Massachusetts. Credentials: MD.
How much does Kara Chisholm, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Kara Chisholm, MD wrote 1,628 Medicare Part D claims totaling $367K in drug costs for 243 beneficiaries.
Where is Kara Chisholm, MD located? ▼
Kara Chisholm, MD is located at 2 ESSEX CENTER DR, Peabody, MA, 01960. Phone: (978) 977-4110.
What is Kara Chisholm, MD's NPI number? ▼
Kara Chisholm, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548485741, issued on 04/16/2007.
Does Kara Chisholm, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Kara Chisholm, MD's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $304K in brand drug costs.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 20,467 Neurology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Neurology Physician provider writes 1,356 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Kara Chisholm, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Kara Chisholm, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Carbidopa-Levodopa, Topiramate, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kara Chisholm, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Kara Chisholm, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,628 Part D claims and 243 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kara Chisholm, MD's credentials? ▼
Kara Chisholm, MD's NPI is 1548485741 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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