2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1093179038 MD
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KARAN TARASARIA, MD

Neurology Physician in HARTFORD, Connecticut. 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
56
Medicare Part D claims · 24 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
MIPS score
86.4127/100
▲ 3 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

KARAN TARASARIA, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 86.4127/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 56 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

86.4127/100
MIPS score · +3 vs avg
56
Part D claims, 2023
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.

KARAN TARASARIA, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

86 Top 48% higher than 52% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KARAN TARASARIA, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 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 KARAN TARASARIA, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/06/2016

NPI 1093179038

Primary specialty

Neurology Physician

Mid-sized

19,866 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

56 96% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,309

MIPS final score

86.4127/100 3.3127000000000066% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Neurology Physician share within Connecticut

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KARAN TARASARIA, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Neurology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
86.4127/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Neurology Physician) — 86.4127/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%86.4%
MIPS final score (Neurology Physician) — 86.4127/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

KARAN TARASARIA, MD is a Neurology Physician provider practicing in HARTFORD, Connecticut, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1093179038. 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.

KARAN TARASARIA, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 80 SEYMOUR STREET, HARTFORD, CT, 06102, with a listed phone of (860) 972-3621. NPI 1093179038 was issued on 04/06/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what TARASARIA 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 56 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 24 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K in drug spend. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 86.4127/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 81.9936, Cost 43.0396), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

80 SEYMOUR STREET
HARTFORD, CT 06102

Provider Details

NPI 1093179038
Specialty Neurology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/06/2016

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

86.4127
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
81.9936
Quality
43.0396
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KARAN TARASARIA, 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.

CAROLINAS MEDICAL CENTER
CHARLOTTE, NC
CAROLINAS PHYSICIANS NETWORK INC
CHARLOTTE, NC
THE CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG HOSPITAL AUTHORITY
CHARLOTTE, NC

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

56
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
24
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
113
Total Day Supply
3,262
Generic Drug Cost
$1K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.70
Gender Split
46% female / 54% 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
17
Rosuvastatin Calcium
11

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

Neurology Physician Overview

How KARAN TARASARIA, 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

KARAN TARASARIA, MD's 56 claims are below the specialty average of 1,309.

Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in Connecticut

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Connecticut, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as TARASARIA.

Compare Neurology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KARAN TARASARIA, MD's specialty?
KARAN TARASARIA, MD specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in HARTFORD, Connecticut. Credentials: MD.
How much does KARAN TARASARIA, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KARAN TARASARIA, MD wrote 56 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for 24 beneficiaries.
What is KARAN TARASARIA, MD's Medicare quality score?
KARAN TARASARIA, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 86.4127/100 (Quality: 81.9936, Cost: 43.0396). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KARAN TARASARIA, MD located?
KARAN TARASARIA, MD is located at 80 SEYMOUR STREET, HARTFORD, CT, 06102. Phone: (860) 972-3621.
What is KARAN TARASARIA, MD's NPI number?
KARAN TARASARIA, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1093179038, issued on 04/06/2016.
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 KARAN TARASARIA, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KARAN TARASARIA, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Rosuvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KARAN TARASARIA, MD accept Medicare?
KARAN TARASARIA, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 56 Part D claims and 24 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KARAN TARASARIA, MD's credentials?
KARAN TARASARIA, MD's NPI is 1093179038 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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