2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1942790506
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SAFA ELNAZER

Neurology Physician in NEW HAVEN, 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
26
Medicare Part D claims · 15 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
MIPS score
73.5637/100
▼ 10 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: SAFA ELNAZER is a Neurology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in NEW HAVEN, Connecticut with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 26 claims across 15 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 73.5637/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: SAFA ELNAZER reported a CMS MIPS final score of 73.5637 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 26 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

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

SAFA ELNAZER at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/18/2018

NPI 1942790506

Primary specialty

Neurology Physician

Mid-sized

19,866 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

26 98% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,309

MIPS final score

73.5637/100 9.536299999999997% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SAFA ELNAZER's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Neurology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
73.5637/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Neurology Physician) — 73.5637/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%73.6%
MIPS final score (Neurology Physician) — 73.5637/100 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.

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SAFA ELNAZER is a Neurology Physician provider practicing in NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1942790506. 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.

SAFA ELNAZER appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider at 15 YORK ST, NEW HAVEN, CT, 06510, with a listed phone of (203) 688-4242. NPI 1942790506 was issued on 05/18/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ELNAZER 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 26 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 15 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K in drug spend. 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 73.5637/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 75.8435, Cost 51.4318), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

15 YORK ST
NEW HAVEN, CT 06510

Provider Details

NPI 1942790506
Specialty Neurology Physician
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/18/2018

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

73.5637
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
75.8435
Quality
51.4318
Cost
74
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SAFA ELNAZER 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.

YALE UNIVERSITY
NEW HAVEN, 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).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

26
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
15
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
39
Total Day Supply
1,020
Generic Drug Cost
$292

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.85

Neurology Physician Overview

How SAFA ELNAZER 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

SAFA ELNAZER's 26 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 ELNAZER.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SAFA ELNAZER's specialty?
SAFA ELNAZER specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in NEW HAVEN, Connecticut.
How much does SAFA ELNAZER prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SAFA ELNAZER wrote 26 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 15 beneficiaries.
What is SAFA ELNAZER's Medicare quality score?
SAFA ELNAZER has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 73.5637/100 (Quality: 75.8435, Cost: 51.4318). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SAFA ELNAZER located?
SAFA ELNAZER is located at 15 YORK ST, NEW HAVEN, CT, 06510. Phone: (203) 688-4242.
What is SAFA ELNAZER's NPI number?
SAFA ELNAZER's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942790506, issued on 05/18/2018.
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.
Does SAFA ELNAZER accept Medicare?
SAFA ELNAZER appears in CMS Medicare data with 26 Part D claims and 15 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SAFA ELNAZER's credentials?
SAFA ELNAZER's NPI is 1942790506. 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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