NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Psychiatry Physician NPI 1891030581 MD
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Psychiatry Physician in Worcester, Massachusetts.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 53,104 in 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
580
Medicare Part D claims · 36 beneficiaries · Psychiatry Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
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
Rifat Sharif, MD filed 580 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Psychiatry Physician in Worcester, Massachusetts, prescribing 95% generic.
- 580
- Part D claims, 2023
- 95%
- 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.
Rifat Sharif, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
580 Top 34% higher than 66% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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 Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Rifat Sharif, MD 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).
What does the federal data show about Rifat Sharif, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Psychiatry Physician
Medicare Part D claims
580 44% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Massachusetts
How Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Psychiatry Physician. Verify directly:
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).
Rifat Sharif, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatry Physician provider holding MD credentials at 309 BELMONT ST, Worcester, MA, 01604, with a listed phone of (508) 368-3300. NPI 1891030581 was issued on 12/06/2012.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 580 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 36 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $33K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count.
Psychiatry Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 53,104 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,038 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 | 1891030581 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Psychiatry Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 12/06/2012 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Rifat Sharif, 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.
Community Neuroscience Services LLC
Westborough, MA
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
License & disciplinary context - Massachusetts BORIM 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 ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Rifat Sharif, MD. To verify Rifat Sharif, MD's current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases
BORIM 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 Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Rifat Sharif, MD - brand share 5.0%
Psychiatry Physician average
5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 580 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.
580
Total Claims
$33K
Total Drug Cost
36
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 799
- Total Day Supply
- 21,529
- Brand vs Generic
- 5% brand / 95% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $9K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $24K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 62.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.13
- Gender Split
- 61% female / 39% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 12, 65-74: 19, 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.
What Rifat Sharif, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Clozapine
Clozapine
90 claims
- Venlafaxine Hcl Er
Venlafaxine Hcl Er
46 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium 28
Atorvastatin Calcium
28 claims
- Trazodone Hcl 27
Trazodone Hcl
27 claims
- Lorazepam 25
Lorazepam
25 claims
- Prazosin Hcl 25
Prazosin Hcl
25 claims
- Clonazepam 20
Clonazepam
20 claims
- Chlorpromazine Hcl 17
Chlorpromazine Hcl
17 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Clozapine | 90 |
| Venlafaxine Hcl Er Venlafaxine Hcl | 46 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 28 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 27 |
| Lorazepam | 25 |
| Prazosin Hcl | 25 |
| Clonazepam | 20 |
| Chlorpromazine Hcl | 17 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 17 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 16 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Psychiatry Physician Overview
How Rifat Sharif, MD fits within the Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.
53,104
Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
56
States with Psychiatry Physician
1,038
Avg Claims per Provider
Rifat Sharif, MD's 580 claims are below the specialty average of 1,038.
Nearby Psychiatry Physician Providers in Massachusetts
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Massachusetts, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Sharif.
Dr. Karen Abdool
M.D., PH.D
Lynn, MA
Dr. Harmony Abejuela
M.D.
Quincy, MA
Dr. Marielle Abell
PA
Amherst, MA
Dr. Steven Ablon
MD
Boston, MA
Dr. Keith Ablow
M.D.
Newbury, MA
Compare Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Massachusetts medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rifat Sharif, MD's specialty? ▼
Rifat Sharif, MD specializes in Psychiatry Physician and practices in Worcester, Massachusetts. Credentials: MD.
How much does Rifat Sharif, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Rifat Sharif, MD wrote 580 Medicare Part D claims totaling $33K in drug costs for 36 beneficiaries.
Where is Rifat Sharif, MD located? ▼
Rifat Sharif, MD is located at 309 BELMONT ST, Worcester, MA, 01604. Phone: (508) 368-3300.
What is Rifat Sharif, MD's NPI number? ▼
Rifat Sharif, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891030581, issued on 12/06/2012.
Does Rifat Sharif, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Rifat Sharif, MD's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $9K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 53,104 Psychiatry Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Psychiatry Physician provider writes 1,038 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Rifat Sharif, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Rifat Sharif, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clozapine, Venlafaxine Hcl Er, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Rifat Sharif, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Rifat Sharif, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 580 Part D claims and 36 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Rifat Sharif, MD's credentials? ▼
Rifat Sharif, MD's NPI is 1891030581 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.
- 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
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