2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician NPI 1841432473 M.D.
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TARA BRENNAN, M.D.

Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician in ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico. 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
28
Medicare Part D claims · 13 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician avg: 561
MIPS score
85.1802/100
▲ 2 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$145.43
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: TARA BRENNAN, M.D. is a Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 28 claims across 13 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 85.1802/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $145.43 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: TARA BRENNAN, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 85.1802 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 28 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)

TARA BRENNAN, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

TARA BRENNAN, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/27/2009

NPI 1841432473

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician

Niche

744 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

28 95% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 561

MIPS final score

85.1802/100 2.080200000000005% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New Mexico

How Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among New Mexico providers

New Mexico providers

Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician share within New Mexico

1. Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician share within New Mexico

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

TARA BRENNAN, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
85.1802/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician) — 85.1802/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%85.2%
MIPS final score (Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician) — 85.1802/100 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.

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).

TARA BRENNAN, M.D. is a Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician provider practicing in ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1841432473. 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.

TARA BRENNAN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at UNM DEPT OF SURGERY MSC10 5610, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87131, with a listed phone of (505) 272-0146. NPI 1841432473 was issued on 03/27/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BRENNAN 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 28 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 13 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $161 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 42.9%. 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 85.1802/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 81.0056, Cost 57.0846), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 744 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 561 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

UNM DEPT OF SURGERY MSC10 5610
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87131

Provider Details

NPI 1841432473
Specialty Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/27/2009

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

85.1802
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
81.0056
Quality
57.0846
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where TARA BRENNAN, 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.

ASPEN VALLEY HOSPITAL CLINICS, PLLC
ASPEN, CO
UNM MEDICAL GROUP INC
ALBUQUERQUE, NM

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 TARA BRENNAN, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$145

Largest payer

Stryker Corporation

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

28
Total Claims
$161
Total Drug Cost
13
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
31
Total Day Supply
333
Generic Drug Cost
$151
Opioid Claims
12 (42.9% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
63.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.89

Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician Overview

How TARA BRENNAN, M.D. fits within the Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

744
Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician Providers in US
53
States with Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician
561
Avg Claims per Provider

TARA BRENNAN, M.D.'s 28 claims are below the specialty average of 561.

Nearby Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician Providers in New Mexico

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Mexico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BRENNAN.

Compare Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TARA BRENNAN, M.D.'s specialty?
TARA BRENNAN, M.D. specializes in Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician and practices in ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico. Credentials: M.D..
How much does TARA BRENNAN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, TARA BRENNAN, M.D. wrote 28 Medicare Part D claims totaling $161 in drug costs for 13 beneficiaries.
What is TARA BRENNAN, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
TARA BRENNAN, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 85.1802/100 (Quality: 81.0056, Cost: 57.0846). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is TARA BRENNAN, M.D. located?
TARA BRENNAN, M.D. is located at UNM DEPT OF SURGERY MSC10 5610, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87131. Phone: (505) 272-0146.
What is TARA BRENNAN, M.D.'s NPI number?
TARA BRENNAN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841432473, issued on 03/27/2009.
Does TARA BRENNAN, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, TARA BRENNAN, M.D. had 12 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 42.9%.
How many Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 744 Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician provider writes 561 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does TARA BRENNAN, M.D. accept Medicare?
TARA BRENNAN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 28 Part D claims and 13 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify TARA BRENNAN, M.D.'s credentials?
TARA BRENNAN, M.D.'s NPI is 1841432473 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.
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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