2026 NPPES data Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician NPI 1699790105 M.D.
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KENNETH CARLE, M.D.

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician in TOWSON, Maryland. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 193 beneficiaries · Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
17.7045/100
▼ 65 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

KENNETH CARLE, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 17.7045/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,679 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

17.7045/100
MIPS score · -65 vs avg
2K
Part D claims, 2023
91%
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.

KENNETH CARLE, 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

18 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 477,587 scored providers

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

KENNETH CARLE, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — 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 KENNETH CARLE, M.D.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/13/2006

NPI 1699790105

Primary specialty

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician

Niche

4,020 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,679 1% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,657

MIPS final score

17.7045/100 65.3955% pts

Penalty band band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician share within Maryland

1. Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician share within Maryland

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KENNETH CARLE, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
17.7045/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician) — 17.7045/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%17.7%
MIPS final score (Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician) — 17.7045/100 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).

KENNETH CARLE, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 7600 OSLER DR, TOWSON, MD, 21204, with a listed phone of (410) 337-2676. NPI 1699790105 was issued on 07/13/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CARLE 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 1,679 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 193 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $290K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 68.7%. 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 17.7045/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 30), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 4,020 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 1,657 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

7600 OSLER DR
TOWSON, MD 21204

Provider Details

NPI 1699790105
Specialty Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/13/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

17.7045
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
30
Quality

Reporting: Individual

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

KENNETH CARLE, M.D. — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 1,679 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.

1,679
Total Claims
$290K
Total Drug Cost
193
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,905
Total Day Supply
53,380
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$135K
Generic Drug Cost
$155K
Opioid Claims
1,153 (68.7% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.48
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male
Age Distribution
<65: 72, 65-74: 87, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What KENNETH CARLE, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Oxycodone Hcl
649
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
149
Oxycontin
Oxycodone Hcl
66
Gabapentin
55
Hydromorphone Hcl
49
Buprenorphine-Naloxone
Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl
47
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
47
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
41
Alprazolam
37
Tramadol Hcl
32

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

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician Overview

How KENNETH CARLE, M.D. fits within the Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician landscape nationally.

4,020
Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician Providers in US
53
States with Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician
1,657
Avg Claims per Provider

KENNETH CARLE, M.D.'s 1,679 claims are above the specialty average of 1,657.

Nearby Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician Providers in Maryland

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

Compare Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KENNETH CARLE, M.D.'s specialty?
KENNETH CARLE, M.D. specializes in Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician and practices in TOWSON, Maryland. Credentials: M.D..
How much does KENNETH CARLE, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KENNETH CARLE, M.D. wrote 1,679 Medicare Part D claims totaling $290K in drug costs for 193 beneficiaries.
What is KENNETH CARLE, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
KENNETH CARLE, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 17.7045/100 (Quality: 30). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KENNETH CARLE, M.D. located?
KENNETH CARLE, M.D. is located at 7600 OSLER DR, TOWSON, MD, 21204. Phone: (410) 337-2676.
What is KENNETH CARLE, M.D.'s NPI number?
KENNETH CARLE, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699790105, issued on 07/13/2006.
Does KENNETH CARLE, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KENNETH CARLE, M.D.'s prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $135K in brand drug costs.
Does KENNETH CARLE, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, KENNETH CARLE, M.D. had 1,153 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 68.7%.
How many Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 4,020 Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician provider writes 1,657 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KENNETH CARLE, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KENNETH CARLE, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Morphine Sulfate Er, Oxycontin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KENNETH CARLE, M.D. accept Medicare?
KENNETH CARLE, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,679 Part D claims and 193 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KENNETH CARLE, M.D.'s credentials?
KENNETH CARLE, M.D.'s NPI is 1699790105 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

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.

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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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