NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician NPI 1821315300 MD
Verify on CMS → Kara Stavros, MD
Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician in Providence, Rhode Island.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 353 in Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & 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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We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 117 beneficiaries · Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician avg: 921
Generic prescribing
78%
generic claims · 22% 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 Stavros, MD filed 1,043 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician in Providence, Rhode Island, prescribing 78% generic.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2024
- 78%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
- ≥75th
- 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 Stavros, 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 1821315300), first enumerated 04/23/2010.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 1,043 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
3 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliations on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1821315300 · Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-TRACE · RX-MID · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1821315300
- ENUM-MID 2010
- TAX-TRACE 353
- RX-MID 1,043
- BOOK-THIN 2 in Rhode Island
- PHOTO-ENUM Maxwell Ma, M.D. · 2010
Kara Stavros, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,043 ≥ 75th percentile 75% 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 Stavros, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 3 hospital affiliations - 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 Stavros, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,043 13% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Rhode Island
How Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician compares to other specialties among Rhode Island 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 Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & 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 | 1821315300 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 04/23/2010 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Kara Stavros, 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.
According to CMS billing records, Kara Stavros, MD is affiliated with 3 Medicare-billing facilities, 1 of which carry a CMS Hospital overall star rating.
Rhode Island Hospital
★★★★☆ 4/5
Providence, RI
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 410007
Brown Neurology
Providence, RI
Lifespan Physician Group Inc
Smithfield, RI
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Kara Stavros, MD - brand share 22.0%
Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician average
22% brand-name claims vs 78% generic, on 1,043 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.
1,043
Total Claims
$2.7M
Total Drug Cost
117
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,428.433
- Total Day Supply
- 41,616
- Brand vs Generic
- 22% brand / 78% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $2.6M
- Generic Drug Cost
- $25K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 68.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.41
- Gender Split
- 50% female / 50% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 32, 65-74: 44, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Kara Stavros, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
209 claims
- Pyridostigmine Bro…
Pyridostigmine Bromide
109 claims
- Prednisone
Prednisone
84 claims
- Azathioprine 83
Azathioprine
83 claims
- Gamunex-C 68
Gamunex-C
68 claims
- Gammagard Liquid 50
Gammagard Liquid
50 claims
- Pregabalin 50
Pregabalin
50 claims
- Privigen 46
Privigen
46 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 209 |
| Pyridostigmine Bromide | 109 |
| Prednisone | 84 |
| Azathioprine | 83 |
| Gamunex-C Immune Globul G/Gly/Iga Avg 46 | 68 |
| Gammagard Liquid Immun Glob G(Igg)/Gly/Iga Ov50 | 50 |
| Pregabalin | 50 |
| Privigen Immun Glob G(Igg)/Pro/Iga 0-50 | 46 |
| Topiramate | 35 |
| Mycophenolate Mofetil | 30 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician Overview
How Kara Stavros, MD fits within the Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician landscape nationally.
353
Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician Providers in US
44
States with Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician
921
Avg Claims per Provider
Kara Stavros, MD's 1,043 claims are above the specialty average of 921.
Nationwide Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Stavros, both outside Rhode Island so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2010)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician Providers in Rhode Island
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Rhode Island, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Stavros.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kara Stavros, MD's specialty? ▼
Kara Stavros, MD specializes in Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician and practices in Providence, Rhode Island. Credentials: MD.
How much does Kara Stavros, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Kara Stavros, MD wrote 1,043 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.7M in drug costs for 117 beneficiaries.
Where is Kara Stavros, MD located? ▼
Kara Stavros, MD is located at 593 EDDY ST, Providence, RI, 02903. Phone: (401) 444-3032.
What is Kara Stavros, MD's NPI number? ▼
Kara Stavros, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821315300, issued on 04/23/2010.
Does Kara Stavros, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Kara Stavros, MD's prescribing is 22% brand-name and 78% generic drugs by claim count, with $2.6M in brand drug costs.
How many Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 353 Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician providers across 44 states in the US. The average Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician provider writes 921 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Kara Stavros, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Kara Stavros, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Pyridostigmine Bromide, Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kara Stavros, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Kara Stavros, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,043 Part D claims and 117 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kara Stavros, MD's credentials? ▼
Kara Stavros, MD's NPI is 1821315300 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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