2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1396979951 M.D
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RACHEL COLMAN, M.D

Neurology Physician in CHESHIRE, 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
890
Medicare Part D claims · 110 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
60%
generic claims · 40% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$918.79
61 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: RACHEL COLMAN, M.D is a Neurology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in CHESHIRE, Connecticut with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 890 claims across 110 beneficiaries — 40% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $918.79 across 61 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: RACHEL COLMAN, M.D filed 890 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across CHESHIRE, Connecticut. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

RACHEL COLMAN, M.D practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

RACHEL COLMAN, M.D at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/12/2009

NPI 1396979951

Primary specialty

Neurology Physician

Mid-sized

19,866 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

890 32% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,309

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Neurology Physician share within Connecticut

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Neurology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Neurology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Neurology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Neurology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

RACHEL COLMAN, M.D is a Neurology Physician provider practicing in CHESHIRE, Connecticut, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D. NPI: 1396979951. 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.

RACHEL COLMAN, M.D appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding M.D credentials at 280 S MAIN ST # 103, CHESHIRE, CT, 06410, with a listed phone of (860) 696-2925. NPI 1396979951 was issued on 05/12/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COLMAN 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 890 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 110 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $394K in drug spend, split 40% brand-name and 60% generic by claim count. 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.

Neurology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 19,866 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,309 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

280 S MAIN ST # 103
CHESHIRE, CT 06410

Provider Details

NPI 1396979951
Specialty Neurology Physician
Credentials M.D
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/12/2009

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RACHEL COLMAN, 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.

HARTFORD HEALTHCARE MEDICAL GROUP SPECIALISTS PLLC
CHESHIRE, 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).

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 RACHEL COLMAN, M.D. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$919

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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 · Above average

RACHEL COLMAN, M.D — brand share 40.0%
Specialty average (est.)

40% brand-name claims vs 60% generic, on 890 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.

890
Total Claims
$394K
Total Drug Cost
110
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,054
Total Day Supply
26,307
Brand vs Generic
40% brand / 60% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$375K
Generic Drug Cost
$19K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.22
Gender Split
81% female / 19% male
Age Distribution
<65: 34, 65-74: 56, 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.

Drug Claims
Emgality Pen
Galcanezumab-Gnlm
109
Ubrelvy
Ubrogepant
89
Tizanidine Hcl
83
Sumatriptan Succinate
52
Naratriptan Hcl
45
Gabapentin
39
Aimovig Autoinjector
Erenumab-Aooe
38
Nurtec Odt
Rimegepant Sulfate
34
Topiramate
24
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
23

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

Neurology Physician Overview

How RACHEL COLMAN, M.D fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.

19,866
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider

RACHEL COLMAN, M.D's 890 claims are below the specialty average of 1,309.

Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in Connecticut

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RACHEL COLMAN, M.D's specialty?
RACHEL COLMAN, M.D specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in CHESHIRE, Connecticut. Credentials: M.D.
How much does RACHEL COLMAN, M.D prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RACHEL COLMAN, M.D wrote 890 Medicare Part D claims totaling $394K in drug costs for 110 beneficiaries.
Where is RACHEL COLMAN, M.D located?
RACHEL COLMAN, M.D is located at 280 S MAIN ST # 103, CHESHIRE, CT, 06410. Phone: (860) 696-2925.
What is RACHEL COLMAN, M.D's NPI number?
RACHEL COLMAN, M.D's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396979951, issued on 05/12/2009.
Does RACHEL COLMAN, M.D prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RACHEL COLMAN, M.D's prescribing is 40% brand-name and 60% generic drugs by claim count, with $375K in brand drug costs.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 19,866 Neurology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Neurology Physician provider writes 1,309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RACHEL COLMAN, M.D prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RACHEL COLMAN, M.D's most frequently prescribed drugs include Emgality Pen, Ubrelvy, Tizanidine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RACHEL COLMAN, M.D accept Medicare?
RACHEL COLMAN, M.D appears in CMS Medicare data with 890 Part D claims and 110 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RACHEL COLMAN, M.D's credentials?
RACHEL COLMAN, M.D's NPI is 1396979951 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.
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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