2026 NPPES data Surgery Physician NPI 1831174986 MD
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KIRSTIN PILCHARD, MD

Surgery Physician in NEW MILFORD, 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
114
Medicare Part D claims · 80 beneficiaries · Surgery Physician avg: 169
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 18% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
94.2464/100
▲ 11 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

KIRSTIN PILCHARD, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 94.2464/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 114 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

94.2464/100
MIPS score · +11 vs avg
114
Part D claims, 2023
82%
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.

KIRSTIN PILCHARD, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

94 Top 25% higher than 75% 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%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

KIRSTIN PILCHARD, MD 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 KIRSTIN PILCHARD, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/13/2005

NPI 1831174986

Primary specialty

Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

36,191 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

114 33% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 169

MIPS final score

94.2464/100 11.1464% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Surgery Physician share within Connecticut

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KIRSTIN PILCHARD, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Surgery Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
94.2464/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Surgery Physician) — 94.2464/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%94.2%
MIPS final score (Surgery Physician) — 94.2464/100 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).

KIRSTIN PILCHARD, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 21 ELM ST, NEW MILFORD, CT, 06776, with a listed phone of (860) 210-5002. NPI 1831174986 was issued on 12/13/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PILCHARD 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 114 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 80 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K in drug spend, split 18% brand-name and 82% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 24.6%. 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 94.2464/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 78.2615), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 36,191 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 169 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

21 ELM ST
NEW MILFORD, CT 06776

Provider Details

NPI 1831174986
Specialty Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 12/13/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

94.2464
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
78.2615
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KIRSTIN PILCHARD, 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.

NUVANCE HEALTH MEDICAL PRACTICE CT INC
SOUTHBURY, CT

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

KIRSTIN PILCHARD, MD — brand share 18.0%
Specialty average (est.)

18% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 114 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.

114
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
80
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
114
Total Day Supply
546
Brand vs Generic
18% brand / 82% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
28 (24.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
25

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.93
Gender Split
55% female / 45% 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
Oxycodone Hcl
26
Cephalexin
16
Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf
"Sodium
N/A

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

Surgery Physician Overview

How KIRSTIN PILCHARD, MD fits within the Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

36,191
Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Surgery Physician
169
Avg Claims per Provider

KIRSTIN PILCHARD, MD's 114 claims are below the specialty average of 169.

Nearby Surgery Physician Providers in Connecticut

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KIRSTIN PILCHARD, MD's specialty?
KIRSTIN PILCHARD, MD specializes in Surgery Physician and practices in NEW MILFORD, Connecticut. Credentials: MD.
How much does KIRSTIN PILCHARD, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KIRSTIN PILCHARD, MD wrote 114 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 80 beneficiaries.
What is KIRSTIN PILCHARD, MD's Medicare quality score?
KIRSTIN PILCHARD, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.2464/100 (Quality: 78.2615). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KIRSTIN PILCHARD, MD located?
KIRSTIN PILCHARD, MD is located at 21 ELM ST, NEW MILFORD, CT, 06776. Phone: (860) 210-5002.
What is KIRSTIN PILCHARD, MD's NPI number?
KIRSTIN PILCHARD, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831174986, issued on 12/13/2005.
Does KIRSTIN PILCHARD, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KIRSTIN PILCHARD, MD's prescribing is 18% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $2K in brand drug costs.
Does KIRSTIN PILCHARD, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, KIRSTIN PILCHARD, MD had 28 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 24.6%.
How many Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 36,191 Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Surgery Physician provider writes 169 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KIRSTIN PILCHARD, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KIRSTIN PILCHARD, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Cephalexin, Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KIRSTIN PILCHARD, MD accept Medicare?
KIRSTIN PILCHARD, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 114 Part D claims and 80 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KIRSTIN PILCHARD, MD's credentials?
KIRSTIN PILCHARD, MD's NPI is 1831174986 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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