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2026 NPPES data Geriatric Psychiatry Physician NPI 1285609206 MD
Verify on CMS → Matthew Barnas, MD
Geriatric Psychiatry Physician in Cedar Knolls, New Jersey.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 787 in Geriatric Psychiatry 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 · 286 beneficiaries · Geriatric Psychiatry Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$124.84
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
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
Matthew Barnas, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 1,610 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 75/100
- MIPS score · -8 vs avg
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 97%
- 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.
Matthew Barnas, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
75 15th percentile higher than 15% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Matthew Barnas, MD sits
This provider among geriatric psychiatry physician peers
Across the 114 geriatric psychiatry physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Matthew Barnas, MD writes more Part D claims than 68% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 14% - 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 geriatric psychiatry physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Matthew Barnas, MD. 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)
Matthew Barnas, MD 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 Matthew Barnas, MD?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Geriatric Psychiatry Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,610 2% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
75/100 8.1 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in New Jersey
How Geriatric Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Matthew Barnas, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Geriatric Psychiatry Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 75/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Geriatric Psychiatry Physician) - 75/100 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).
Matthew Barnas, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Geriatric Psychiatry Physician provider holding MD credentials at 14 RIDGEDALE AVE, Cedar Knolls, NJ, 07927, with a listed phone of (973) 295-6335. NPI 1285609206 was issued on 02/22/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,610 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 286 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $79K in drug spend, split 3% brand-name and 97% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.
Geriatric Psychiatry Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 787 enrolled providers across 46 states and an average of 1,586 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 | 1285609206 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Geriatric Psychiatry Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 02/22/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Matthew Barnas, 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.
NJ Memory And Behavioral Care
Cedar Knolls, NJ
PA Memory And Behavioral Care LLC
Easton, PA
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 Matthew Barnas, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$125
Largest payer
Neuronetics, 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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Matthew Barnas, MD - brand share 3.0%
Geriatric Psychiatry Physician average
3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 1,610 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.
1,610
Total Claims
$79K
Total Drug Cost
286
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,949
- Total Day Supply
- 52,917
- Brand vs Generic
- 3% brand / 97% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $36K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $43K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 78.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.01
- Gender Split
- 72% female / 28% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 32, 65-74: 60, 75-84: 99, 85+: 95
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Matthew Barnas, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Escitalopram Oxalate
Escitalopram Oxalate
144 claims
- Mirtazapine
Mirtazapine
118 claims
- Quetiapine Fumarate
Quetiapine Fumarate
114 claims
- Divalproex Sodium
Divalproex Sodium
112 claims
- Risperidone
Risperidone
92 claims
- Olanzapine
Olanzapine
83 claims
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
78 claims
- Clozapine
Clozapine
72 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 144 |
| Mirtazapine | 118 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 114 |
| Divalproex Sodium | 112 |
| Risperidone | 92 |
| Olanzapine | 83 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 78 |
| Clozapine | 72 |
| Bupropion Xl Bupropion Hcl | 69 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 66 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Geriatric Psychiatry Physician Overview
How Matthew Barnas, MD fits within the Geriatric Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.
787
Geriatric Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
46
States with Geriatric Psychiatry Physician
1,586
Avg Claims per Provider
Matthew Barnas, MD's 1,610 claims are above the specialty average of 1,586.
Nearby Geriatric Psychiatry Physician Providers in New Jersey
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Barnas.
Dr. Mohammad Ashraf
M.D.
Cherry Hill, NJ
Dr. Asma Badar
M.D.
Galloway, NJ
Dr. Irina Efremova
MD
Piscataway, NJ
Dr. Martin Forsberg
M.D.
Stratford, NJ
Dr. Felix Geller
MD
Toms River, NJ
Compare Geriatric Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Matthew Barnas, MD's specialty? ▼
Matthew Barnas, MD specializes in Geriatric Psychiatry Physician and practices in Cedar Knolls, New Jersey. Credentials: MD.
How much does Matthew Barnas, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Matthew Barnas, MD wrote 1,610 Medicare Part D claims totaling $79K in drug costs for 286 beneficiaries.
What is Matthew Barnas, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Matthew Barnas, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Matthew Barnas, MD located? ▼
Matthew Barnas, MD is located at 14 RIDGEDALE AVE, Cedar Knolls, NJ, 07927. Phone: (973) 295-6335.
What is Matthew Barnas, MD's NPI number? ▼
Matthew Barnas, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285609206, issued on 02/22/2006.
Does Matthew Barnas, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Matthew Barnas, MD's prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $36K in brand drug costs.
How many Geriatric Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 787 Geriatric Psychiatry Physician providers across 46 states in the US. The average Geriatric Psychiatry Physician provider writes 1,586 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Matthew Barnas, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Matthew Barnas, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Escitalopram Oxalate, Mirtazapine, Quetiapine Fumarate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Matthew Barnas, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Matthew Barnas, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,610 Part D claims and 286 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Matthew Barnas, MD's credentials? ▼
Matthew Barnas, MD's NPI is 1285609206 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
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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