2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1548485741 MD
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KARA CHISHOLM, MD

Neurology Physician in PEABODY, Massachusetts. 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 · 256 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: KARA CHISHOLM, MD is a Neurology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in PEABODY, Massachusetts with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 256 beneficiaries — 12% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: KARA CHISHOLM, MD filed 1,605 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across PEABODY, Massachusetts. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

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).

KARA CHISHOLM, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/16/2007

NPI 1548485741

Primary specialty

Neurology Physician

Mid-sized

19,866 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,605 23% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,309

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Neurology Physician share within Massachusetts

1. Neurology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Neurology Physician share within Massachusetts

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

KARA CHISHOLM, MD is a Neurology Physician provider practicing in PEABODY, Massachusetts, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1548485741. 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.

KARA CHISHOLM, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2 ESSEX CENTER DR, PEABODY, MA, 01960, with a listed phone of (978) 977-4110. NPI 1548485741 was issued on 04/16/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHISHOLM 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 1,605 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 256 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $436K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% 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.

Neurology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 19,866 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,309 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

2 ESSEX CENTER DR
PEABODY, MA 01960

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 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 1,605 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.

1,605
Total Claims
$436K
Total Drug Cost
256
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,739
Total Day Supply
80,750
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$311K
Generic Drug Cost
$123K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.39
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male
Age Distribution
<65: 62, 65-74: 58, 75-84: 102, 85+: 34

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Levetiracetam
160
Gabapentin
134
Topiramate
129
Carbidopa-Levodopa
Carbidopa/Levodopa
117
Aimovig Autoinjector
Erenumab-Aooe
84
Memantine Hcl
61
Donepezil Hcl
60
Pregabalin
48
Primidone
44
Propranolol Hcl
43

* 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.

19,866
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider

KARA CHISHOLM, MD's 1,605 claims are above the specialty average of 1,309.

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.

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 2023, KARA CHISHOLM, MD wrote 1,605 Medicare Part D claims totaling $436K in drug costs for 256 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 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $311K in brand drug costs.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 19,866 Neurology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Neurology Physician provider writes 1,309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KARA CHISHOLM, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KARA CHISHOLM, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levetiracetam, Gabapentin, Topiramate. 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 1,605 Part D claims and 256 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. 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

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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