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2026 NPPES data Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician NPI 1699790105 M.D.
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Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician in Towson, Maryland.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 4,032 in Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) 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
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
17.7/100
▼ 65 pts below national avg 83.1 · Penalty band
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
Kenneth Carle, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 17.7/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 1,679 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 17.7/100
- 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
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Kenneth Carle, M.D. sits
This provider among pain medicine (anesthesiology) physician peers
Across the 1,110 pain medicine (anesthesiology) physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Kenneth Carle, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 61% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 10% - placing this provider in the high-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 pain medicine (anesthesiology) physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Kenneth Carle, 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)
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 averagePrimary specialty
Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,679 1% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
17.7/100 65.4 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Maryland
How Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician compares to other specialties among Maryland providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Kenneth Carle, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 17.7/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician) - 17.7/100 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).
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.
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%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 17.7/100 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 4,032 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
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%
Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician average
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
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
649 claims
- Morphine Sulfate Er 149
Morphine Sulfate Er
149 claims
- Oxycontin 66
Oxycontin
66 claims
- Gabapentin 55
Gabapentin
55 claims
- Hydromorphone Hcl 49
Hydromorphone Hcl
49 claims
- Buprenorphine-Nalo… 47
Buprenorphine-Naloxone
47 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam… 47
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
47 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin… 41
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
41 claims
| 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.
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Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician Overview
How Kenneth Carle, M.D. fits within the Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician landscape nationally.
4,032
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.
Dr. Peju Adekoya
M.D.
Baltimore, MD
Dr. John Aziz
M.D.
Oxon Hill, MD
Dr. Romana Baig
MD
Columbia, MD
Dr. Taylor Byrne
D.O.
Bethesda, MD
Dr. Sundaram Chettiar
M.D.
Baltimore, MD
Compare Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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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 17.7/100 (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 4,032 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
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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