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Active
2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1164402442 MD
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Neurology Physician in Taylor, Michigan.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 19,885 in Neurology 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
14K
Medicare Part D claims · 699 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
94/100
▲ 11 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$3.2K
183 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
Ram Garg, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 94/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 14,161 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 94/100
- MIPS score · +11 vs avg
- 14K
- 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.
Ram Garg, 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
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Ram Garg, MD sits
This provider among neurology physician peers
Across the 5,437 neurology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Ram Garg, MD writes more Part D claims than 100% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 75% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-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 neurology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Ram Garg, 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)
Ram Garg, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting - 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 Ram Garg, MD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Neurology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
14,161 11× vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
94/100 10.9 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Michigan
How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Michigan providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Ram Garg, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Neurology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 94/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Neurology Physician) - 94/100 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).
Ram Garg, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 14625 TELEGRAPH RD, Taylor, MI, 48180, with a listed phone of (734) 671-8744. NPI 1164402442 was issued on 01/20/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 14,161 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 699 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4.3 million in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 13.0%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 94/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 68.1), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Neurology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 19,885 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1164402442 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Neurology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 01/20/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
94.0485
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
68.097
Quality
Reporting: Individual
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 Ram Garg, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$3.2K
Largest payer
UCB, 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 - Michigan MI-BOM 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 ~41K Michigan medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Ram Garg, MD. To verify Ram Garg, MD's current license status, search the MI-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
123
Total board actions, Michigan 2023
Across 120 cases
3.00
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Michigan statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
44 cases
MI-BOM 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 Michigan disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Ram Garg, MD - brand share 11.0%
Neurology Physician average
11% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 14,161 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.
14,161
Total Claims
$4.3M
Total Drug Cost
699
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 17,621
- Total Day Supply
- 515,826
- Brand vs Generic
- 11% brand / 88% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $3.6M
- Generic Drug Cost
- $725K
- Opioid Claims
- 1,843 (13.0% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 49
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 64.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.79
- Gender Split
- 60% female / 40% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 296, 65-74: 264, 75-84: 111, 85+: 28
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Ram Garg, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
1,131 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
577 claims
- Topiramate
Topiramate
573 claims
- Ibuprofen
Ibuprofen
485 claims
- Amitriptyline Hcl 389
Amitriptyline Hcl
389 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin… 358
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
358 claims
- Levetiracetam 338
Levetiracetam
338 claims
- Ropinirole Hcl 323
Ropinirole Hcl
323 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 1,131 |
| Gabapentin | 577 |
| Topiramate | 573 |
| Ibuprofen | 485 |
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 389 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 358 |
| Levetiracetam | 338 |
| Ropinirole Hcl | 323 |
| Primidone | 306 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 288 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Neurology Physician Overview
How Ram Garg, MD fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.
19,885
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider
Ram Garg, MD's 14,161 claims are above the specialty average of 1,309.
Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in Michigan
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Michigan, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Garg.
Dr. Shan Abbas
M.D.
Grand Rapids, MI
Dr. Faith Abbott
DO
Saginaw, MI
Dr. Amjad Abdallah
MD
Grand Rapids, MI
Dr. Esam Abobaker
DO
Grand Rapids, MI
Dr. Andrea Abousamra
DO
Clinton Township, MI
Compare Neurology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ram Garg, MD's specialty? ▼
Ram Garg, MD specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in Taylor, Michigan. Credentials: MD.
How much does Ram Garg, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Ram Garg, MD wrote 14,161 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4.3M in drug costs for 699 beneficiaries.
What is Ram Garg, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Ram Garg, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 94/100 (Quality: 68.1). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Ram Garg, MD located? ▼
Ram Garg, MD is located at 14625 TELEGRAPH RD, Taylor, MI, 48180. Phone: (734) 671-8744.
What is Ram Garg, MD's NPI number? ▼
Ram Garg, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164402442, issued on 01/20/2006.
Does Ram Garg, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Ram Garg, MD's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $3.6M in brand drug costs.
Does Ram Garg, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Ram Garg, MD had 1,843 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 13.0%.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 19,885 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 Ram Garg, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Ram Garg, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin, Topiramate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Ram Garg, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Ram Garg, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 14,161 Part D claims and 699 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Ram Garg, MD's credentials? ▼
Ram Garg, MD's NPI is 1164402442 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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