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2026 NPPES data Radiation Oncology Physician NPI 1841298379 M.D.
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Radiation Oncology Physician in Reno, Nevada.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 6,018 in Radiation Oncology 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
77
Medicare Part D claims · 38 beneficiaries · Radiation Oncology Physician avg: 186
MIPS score
69.2/100
▼ 14 pts below national avg 83.1 · Mid-tier
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What the federal data shows
Kathleen Legarza, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 69.2/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 77 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 69.2/100
- MIPS score · -14 vs avg
- 77
- 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.
Kathleen Legarza, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
69 8th percentile higher than 8% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Kathleen Legarza, M.D. sits
This provider among radiation oncology physician peers
Across the 1,988 radiation oncology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Kathleen Legarza, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 40% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 5% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one radiation oncology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Kathleen Legarza, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Kathleen Legarza, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 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 Kathleen Legarza, M.D.?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Radiation Oncology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
77 59% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
69.2/100 13.9 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Nevada
How Radiation Oncology Physician compares to other specialties among Nevada providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Kathleen Legarza, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Radiation Oncology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 69.2/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Radiation Oncology Physician) - 69.2/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Kathleen Legarza, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Radiation Oncology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 6630 S MCCARRAN BLVD, Reno, NV, 89509, with a listed phone of (775) 823-1990. NPI 1841298379 was issued on 07/08/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 77 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 38 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K in drug spend. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 69.2/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 83.6, Cost 23.6), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Radiation Oncology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,018 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 186 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 | 1841298379 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Radiation Oncology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 07/08/2005 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
69.1564
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
83.5606
Quality
23.6274
Cost
88
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Kathleen Legarza, M.D. 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.
Tahoe Forest Hospital District
Truckee, CA
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.
77
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
38
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 98
- Total Day Supply
- 2,169
- Generic Drug Cost
- $1K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.42
- Gender Split
- 39% female / 61% 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 | 12 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Radiation Oncology Physician Overview
How Kathleen Legarza, M.D. fits within the Radiation Oncology Physician landscape nationally.
6,018
Radiation Oncology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Radiation Oncology Physician
186
Avg Claims per Provider
Kathleen Legarza, M.D.'s 77 claims are below the specialty average of 186.
Nearby Radiation Oncology Physician Providers in Nevada
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Nevada, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Legarza.
Dr. Phyllis Ager
MD
Reno, NV
Dr. Michael Anderson
MD
Henderson, NV
Dr. Michael Becker
DO
Las Vegas, NV
Dr. Dustin Boyer
M.D.
Las Vegas, NV
Dr. Daniel Brunnhoelzl
MD
Las Vegas, NV
Compare Radiation Oncology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Nevada medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Radiation Oncology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kathleen Legarza, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Kathleen Legarza, M.D. specializes in Radiation Oncology Physician and practices in Reno, Nevada. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Kathleen Legarza, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Kathleen Legarza, M.D. wrote 77 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for 38 beneficiaries.
What is Kathleen Legarza, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Kathleen Legarza, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 69.2/100 (Quality: 83.6, Cost: 23.6). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Kathleen Legarza, M.D. located? ▼
Kathleen Legarza, M.D. is located at 6630 S MCCARRAN BLVD, Reno, NV, 89509. Phone: (775) 823-1990.
What is Kathleen Legarza, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Kathleen Legarza, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841298379, issued on 07/08/2005.
How many Radiation Oncology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 6,018 Radiation Oncology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Radiation Oncology Physician provider writes 186 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Kathleen Legarza, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Kathleen Legarza, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Tamsulosin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kathleen Legarza, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Kathleen Legarza, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 77 Part D claims and 38 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kathleen Legarza, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Kathleen Legarza, M.D.'s NPI is 1841298379 with credentials M.D.. 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.
- 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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