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2026 NPPES data Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician NPI 1821315300 MD
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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 338 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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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
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Kara Stavros, MD filed 814 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician in Providence, Rhode Island, prescribing 77% generic.
- 814
- Part D claims, 2023
- 77%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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.
Kara Stavros, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
814 Top 27% higher than 73% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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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 + 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 Stavros, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
814 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).
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.
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.
Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 338 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
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%
Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician average
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.
What Kara Stavros, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
154 claims
- Gamunex-C
Gamunex-C
86 claims
- Prednisone
Prednisone
86 claims
- Pyridostigmine Bro…
Pyridostigmine Bromide
79 claims
- Azathioprine 59
Azathioprine
59 claims
- Privigen 50
Privigen
50 claims
- Topiramate 41
Topiramate
41 claims
- Gammagard Liquid 40
Gammagard Liquid
40 claims
| 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.
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Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician Overview
How Kara Stavros, MD fits within the Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician landscape nationally.
338
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.
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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 338 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
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 (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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