NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician NPI 1952425225 M.D.
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Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician in Northridge, California.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 6,164 in Child & Adolescent 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 · 61 beneficiaries · Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician avg: 600
What the federal data shows
Sarla Karan, M.D. filed 2,424 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician in Northridge, California.
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
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.
Sarla Karan, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
2,424 Top 14% higher than 86% 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-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Sarla Karan, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Sarla Karan, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician
Medicare Part D claims
2,424 304% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in California
How Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among California providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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).
Sarla Karan, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 9650 ZELZAH AVE, Northridge, CA, 91325, with a listed phone of (818) 993-9311. NPI 1952425225 was issued on 03/19/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,424 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 61 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $174K in drug spend.
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,164 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 600 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 | 1952425225 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 03/19/2007 |
License & disciplinary context - California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Sarla Karan, M.D.. To verify Sarla Karan, M.D.'s current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases
MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
2,424
Total Claims
$174K
Total Drug Cost
61
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,532
- Total Day Supply
- 73,667
- Generic Drug Cost
- $135K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 47.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.92
- Gender Split
- 43% female / 57% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Sarla Karan, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Benztropine Mesylate
Benztropine Mesylate
253 claims
- Divalproex Sodium
Divalproex Sodium
160 claims
- Quetiapine Fumarate
Quetiapine Fumarate
150 claims
- Olanzapine
Olanzapine
131 claims
- Sertraline Hcl
Sertraline Hcl
129 claims
- Fluoxetine Hcl
Fluoxetine Hcl
126 claims
- Risperidone
Risperidone
114 claims
- Clonazepam
Clonazepam
112 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Benztropine Mesylate | 253 |
| Divalproex Sodium | 160 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 150 |
| Olanzapine | 131 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 129 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 126 |
| Risperidone | 114 |
| Clonazepam | 112 |
| Thiothixene | 102 |
| Mirtazapine | 98 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician Overview
How Sarla Karan, M.D. fits within the Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.
6,164
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
54
States with Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician
600
Avg Claims per Provider
Sarla Karan, M.D.'s 2,424 claims are above the specialty average of 600.
Nearby Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician Providers in California
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Karan.
Dr. Manar Abdelmegeed
MD
San Jose, CA
Dr. Beverly Abramowitz
M.D.
Roseville, CA
Dr. Allan Abrams
M.D.
Simi Valley, CA
Dr. Ajjya Acharya
MD
Sacramento, CA
Dr. Lisa Acosta
MD
Simi Valley, CA
Compare Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the California medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sarla Karan, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Sarla Karan, M.D. specializes in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician and practices in Northridge, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Sarla Karan, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Sarla Karan, M.D. wrote 2,424 Medicare Part D claims totaling $174K in drug costs for 61 beneficiaries.
Where is Sarla Karan, M.D. located? ▼
Sarla Karan, M.D. is located at 9650 ZELZAH AVE, Northridge, CA, 91325. Phone: (818) 993-9311.
What is Sarla Karan, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Sarla Karan, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952425225, issued on 03/19/2007.
How many Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 6,164 Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician provider writes 600 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Sarla Karan, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Sarla Karan, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Benztropine Mesylate, Divalproex Sodium, Quetiapine Fumarate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Sarla Karan, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Sarla Karan, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,424 Part D claims and 61 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Sarla Karan, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Sarla Karan, M.D.'s NPI is 1952425225 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
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).
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