2026 NPPES data Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician NPI 1649414590 MD
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KRISTINA SOWAR, MD

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician in ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico. 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
180
Medicare Part D claims · Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician avg: 600
MIPS score
85.1802/100
▲ 2 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: KRISTINA SOWAR, MD is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 180 claims . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 85.1802/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: KRISTINA SOWAR, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 85.1802 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 180 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KRISTINA SOWAR, 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).

KRISTINA SOWAR, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/22/2009

NPI 1649414590

Primary specialty

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician

Mid-sized

6,160 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

180 70% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 600

MIPS final score

85.1802/100 2.080200000000005% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New Mexico

How Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among New Mexico providers

New Mexico providers

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician share within New Mexico

1. Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician share within New Mexico

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KRISTINA SOWAR, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
85.1802/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician) — 85.1802/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%85.2%
MIPS final score (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician) — 85.1802/100 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.

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KRISTINA SOWAR, MD is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician provider practicing in ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1649414590. 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.

KRISTINA SOWAR, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician provider holding MD credentials at UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO DEPT OF PSYCHIATRY, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87131, with a listed phone of (505) 272-5002. NPI 1649414590 was issued on 04/22/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SOWAR 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 180 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $13K 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 85.1802/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 81.0056, Cost 57.0846), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,160 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 600 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

UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO DEPT OF PSYCHIATRY
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87131

Provider Details

NPI 1649414590
Specialty Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/22/2009

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

85.1802
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
81.0056
Quality
57.0846
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KRISTINA SOWAR, 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.

UNM MEDICAL GROUP INC
ALBUQUERQUE, NM

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.

180
Total Claims
$13K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
261
Total Day Supply
7,790
Generic Drug Cost
$6K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
46.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.95

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
20
Dextroamphetamine-Amphet Er
Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine
18
Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine
Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine
17
Duloxetine Hcl
14
Sertraline Hcl
13
Clonazepam
11
Lamotrigine
11

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

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician Overview

How KRISTINA SOWAR, MD fits within the Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.

6,160
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
54
States with Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician
600
Avg Claims per Provider

KRISTINA SOWAR, MD's 180 claims are below the specialty average of 600.

Nearby Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician Providers in New Mexico

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Mexico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as SOWAR.

Compare Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KRISTINA SOWAR, MD's specialty?
KRISTINA SOWAR, MD specializes in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician and practices in ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico. Credentials: MD.
How much does KRISTINA SOWAR, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KRISTINA SOWAR, MD wrote 180 Medicare Part D claims totaling $13K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
What is KRISTINA SOWAR, MD's Medicare quality score?
KRISTINA SOWAR, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 85.1802/100 (Quality: 81.0056, Cost: 57.0846). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KRISTINA SOWAR, MD located?
KRISTINA SOWAR, MD is located at UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO DEPT OF PSYCHIATRY, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87131. Phone: (505) 272-5002.
What is KRISTINA SOWAR, MD's NPI number?
KRISTINA SOWAR, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649414590, issued on 04/22/2009.
How many Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 6,160 Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician provider writes 600 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KRISTINA SOWAR, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KRISTINA SOWAR, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Dextroamphetamine-Amphet Er, Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KRISTINA SOWAR, MD accept Medicare?
KRISTINA SOWAR, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 180 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KRISTINA SOWAR, MD's credentials?
KRISTINA SOWAR, MD's NPI is 1649414590 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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