2026 NPPES data Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician NPI 1821315300 MD
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KARA STAVROS, MD

Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician in PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island. 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
814
Medicare Part D claims · 99 beneficiaries · Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician avg: 931
Generic prescribing
77%
generic claims · 23% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: KARA STAVROS, MD is a Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 814 claims across 99 beneficiaries — 23% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: KARA STAVROS, MD filed 814 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KARA STAVROS, 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 STAVROS, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/23/2010

NPI 1821315300

Primary specialty

Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician

Rare

336 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

814 13% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 931

Specialty distribution in Rhode Island

How Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician compares to other specialties among Rhode Island providers

Rhode Island providers

Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician share within Rhode Island

1. Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician share within Rhode Island

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & 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 STAVROS, MD is a Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician provider practicing in PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1821315300. 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 STAVROS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 593 EDDY ST, PROVIDENCE, RI, 02903, with a listed phone of (401) 444-3032. NPI 1821315300 was issued on 04/23/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what STAVROS 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 814 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 99 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.5 million in drug spend, split 23% brand-name and 77% 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.

Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 336 enrolled providers across 44 states and an average of 931 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

593 EDDY ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

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.

BROWN NEUROLOGY
PROVIDENCE, 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 23.0%
Specialty average (est.)

23% brand-name claims vs 77% generic, on 814 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.

814
Total Claims
$1.5M
Total Drug Cost
99
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,166
Total Day Supply
33,782
Brand vs Generic
23% brand / 77% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.5M
Generic Drug Cost
$28K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.68
Gender Split
47% female / 53% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Gabapentin
154
Gamunex-C
Immune Globul G/Gly/Iga Avg 46
86
Prednisone
86
Pyridostigmine Bromide
79
Azathioprine
59
Privigen
Immun Glob G(Igg)/Pro/Iga 0-50
50
Topiramate
41
Gammagard Liquid
Immun Glob G(Igg)/Gly/Iga Ov50
40
Pregabalin
33
Butalbital-Acetaminophen-Caffe
Butalb/Acetaminophen/Caffeine
22

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

Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician Overview

How KARA STAVROS, MD fits within the Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician landscape nationally.

336
Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician Providers in US
44
States with Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician
931
Avg Claims per Provider

KARA STAVROS, MD's 814 claims are below the specialty average of 931.

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.

Compare Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

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 2023, KARA STAVROS, MD wrote 814 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.5M in drug costs for 99 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 23% brand-name and 77% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.5M in brand drug costs.
How many Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 336 Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician providers across 44 states in the US. The average Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician provider writes 931 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KARA STAVROS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KARA STAVROS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Gamunex-C, 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 814 Part D claims and 99 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. 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

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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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