2026 NPPES data Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician NPI 1659331296 M.D
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MARIS LEGARDA, M.D

Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician in MONTEREY, California. 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 · 155 beneficiaries · Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician avg: 359
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
84.006/100
▲ 1 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$826.69
12 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MARIS LEGARDA, M.D reported a CMS MIPS final score of 84.006/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,529 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

84.006/100
MIPS score · +1 vs avg
2K
Part D claims, 2023
88%
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.

MARIS LEGARDA, 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

84 45th percentile higher than 45% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

MARIS LEGARDA, M.D practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations — 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 MARIS LEGARDA, M.D?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/27/2006

NPI 1659331296

Primary specialty

Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician

Niche

1,803 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,529 326% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 359

MIPS final score

84.006/100 0.9060000000000059% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in California

How Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician share within California

1. Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician share within California

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MARIS LEGARDA, M.D's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
84.006/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician) — 84.006/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%84%
MIPS final score (Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician) — 84.006/100 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).

MARIS LEGARDA, M.D appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician provider holding M.D credentials at 23845 HOLMAN HWY STE 210, MONTEREY, CA, 93940, with a listed phone of (831) 620-0700. NPI 1659331296 was issued on 03/27/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LEGARDA 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 1,529 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 155 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $327K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.8%. 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 84.006/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 83.0673, Cost 63.6195), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,803 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 359 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

23845 HOLMAN HWY STE 210
MONTEREY, CA 93940

Provider Details

NPI 1659331296
Specialty Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician
Credentials M.D
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/27/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

84.006
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
83.0673
Quality
63.6195
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MARIS LEGARDA, 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.

COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF THE MONTEREY PENINSULA
★★★★☆ 4/5
MONTEREY, CA
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 050145
MONTAGE MEDICAL GROUP
MONTEREY, 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).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for MARIS LEGARDA, M.D. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$827

Largest payer

CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to MARIS LEGARDA, M.D. To verify MARIS LEGARDA, M.D's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

MARIS LEGARDA, M.D — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 1,529 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.

1,529
Total Claims
$327K
Total Drug Cost
155
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,385
Total Day Supply
69,820
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$194K
Generic Drug Cost
$133K
Opioid Claims
12 (0.8% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.59
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 48, 65-74: 48, 75-84: 36, 85+: 23

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MARIS LEGARDA, 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
Carbidopa-Levodopa
Carbidopa/Levodopa
93
Lamotrigine
92
Donepezil Hcl
91
Topiramate
77
Levetiracetam
75
Zonisamide
61
Fycompa
Perampanel
54
Lamotrigine Er
Lamotrigine
52
Clonazepam
47
Rytary
Carbidopa/Levodopa
45

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

Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician Overview

How MARIS LEGARDA, M.D fits within the Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician landscape nationally.

1,803
Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician Providers in US
51
States with Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician
359
Avg Claims per Provider

MARIS LEGARDA, M.D's 1,529 claims are above the specialty average of 359.

Nearby Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician Providers in California

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

Compare Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MARIS LEGARDA, M.D's specialty?
MARIS LEGARDA, M.D specializes in Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician and practices in MONTEREY, California. Credentials: M.D.
How much does MARIS LEGARDA, M.D prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MARIS LEGARDA, M.D wrote 1,529 Medicare Part D claims totaling $327K in drug costs for 155 beneficiaries.
What is MARIS LEGARDA, M.D's Medicare quality score?
MARIS LEGARDA, M.D has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 84.006/100 (Quality: 83.0673, Cost: 63.6195). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MARIS LEGARDA, M.D located?
MARIS LEGARDA, M.D is located at 23845 HOLMAN HWY STE 210, MONTEREY, CA, 93940. Phone: (831) 620-0700.
What is MARIS LEGARDA, M.D's NPI number?
MARIS LEGARDA, M.D's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659331296, issued on 03/27/2006.
Does MARIS LEGARDA, M.D prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MARIS LEGARDA, M.D's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $194K in brand drug costs.
Does MARIS LEGARDA, M.D prescribe opioids?
Yes, MARIS LEGARDA, M.D had 12 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.8%.
How many Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,803 Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician provider writes 359 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MARIS LEGARDA, M.D prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MARIS LEGARDA, M.D's most frequently prescribed drugs include Carbidopa-Levodopa, Lamotrigine, Donepezil Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MARIS LEGARDA, M.D accept Medicare?
MARIS LEGARDA, M.D appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,529 Part D claims and 155 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MARIS LEGARDA, M.D's credentials?
MARIS LEGARDA, M.D's NPI is 1659331296 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.

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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