2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1043289739 MD
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TARANEH AZAR, MD

Otolaryngology Physician in PORTSMOUTH, New Hampshire. 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
629
Medicare Part D claims · 224 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
Generic prescribing
98%
generic claims · 2% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
80.1917/100
▼ 3 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$889.84
25 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

TARANEH AZAR, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 80.1917/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 629 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

80.1917/100
MIPS score · -3 vs avg
629
Part D claims, 2023
98%
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.

TARANEH AZAR, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

80 33rd percentile higher than 33% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

TARANEH AZAR, MD 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).

What does the federal data show about TARANEH AZAR, MD?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/15/2006

NPI 1043289739

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology Physician

Mid-sized

10,895 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

629 24% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 509

MIPS final score

80.1917/100 2.908299999999997% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New Hampshire

How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among New Hampshire providers

New Hampshire providers

Otolaryngology Physician share within New Hampshire

1. Otolaryngology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Otolaryngology Physician share within New Hampshire

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

TARANEH AZAR, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Otolaryngology Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
80.1917/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Otolaryngology Physician) — 80.1917/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%80.2%
MIPS final score (Otolaryngology Physician) — 80.1917/100 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).

TARANEH AZAR, MD is a Otolaryngology Physician provider practicing in PORTSMOUTH, New Hampshire, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1043289739. 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.

TARANEH AZAR, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 14 MANCHESTER SQ STE 210, PORTSMOUTH, NH, 03801, with a listed phone of (207) 475-0100. NPI 1043289739 was issued on 03/15/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AZAR 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 629 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 224 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $20K in drug spend, split 2% brand-name and 98% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.3%. 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 80.1917/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 92.0608, Cost 44.558), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Otolaryngology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,895 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 509 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

14 MANCHESTER SQ STE 210
PORTSMOUTH, NH 03801

Provider Details

NPI 1043289739
Specialty Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/15/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

80.1917
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
92.0608
Quality
44.558
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where TARANEH AZAR, 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.

FAMILY EAR, NOSE AND THROAT, LLC
PORTSMOUTH, NH
MEDICAL AFFILIATES OF CAPE COD INC
HYANNIS, 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).

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 TARANEH AZAR, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$890

Largest payer

Inspire Medical Systems, 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

TARANEH AZAR, MD — brand share 2.0%
Specialty average (est.)

2% brand-name claims vs 98% generic, on 629 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.

629
Total Claims
$20K
Total Drug Cost
224
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,023
Total Day Supply
27,375
Brand vs Generic
2% brand / 98% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2K
Generic Drug Cost
$18K
Opioid Claims
27 (4.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
40

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.03
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male
Age Distribution
<65: 21, 65-74: 108, 75-84: 79, 85+: 16

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Famotidine
190
Omeprazole
75
Ipratropium Bromide
67
Levothyroxine Sodium
59
Fluticasone Propionate
23
Pantoprazole Sodium
20
Mometasone Furoate
18
Prednisone
18
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
15
Mupirocin
15

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Otolaryngology Physician Overview

How TARANEH AZAR, MD fits within the Otolaryngology Physician landscape nationally.

10,895
Otolaryngology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Otolaryngology Physician
509
Avg Claims per Provider

TARANEH AZAR, MD's 629 claims are above the specialty average of 509.

Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in New Hampshire

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TARANEH AZAR, MD's specialty?
TARANEH AZAR, MD specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in PORTSMOUTH, New Hampshire. Credentials: MD.
How much does TARANEH AZAR, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, TARANEH AZAR, MD wrote 629 Medicare Part D claims totaling $20K in drug costs for 224 beneficiaries.
What is TARANEH AZAR, MD's Medicare quality score?
TARANEH AZAR, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 80.1917/100 (Quality: 92.0608, Cost: 44.558). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is TARANEH AZAR, MD located?
TARANEH AZAR, MD is located at 14 MANCHESTER SQ STE 210, PORTSMOUTH, NH, 03801. Phone: (207) 475-0100.
What is TARANEH AZAR, MD's NPI number?
TARANEH AZAR, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043289739, issued on 03/15/2006.
Does TARANEH AZAR, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
TARANEH AZAR, MD's prescribing is 2% brand-name and 98% generic drugs by claim count, with $2K in brand drug costs.
Does TARANEH AZAR, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, TARANEH AZAR, MD had 27 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.3%.
How many Otolaryngology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,895 Otolaryngology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Otolaryngology Physician provider writes 509 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does TARANEH AZAR, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, TARANEH AZAR, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Famotidine, Omeprazole, Ipratropium Bromide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does TARANEH AZAR, MD accept Medicare?
TARANEH AZAR, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 629 Part D claims and 224 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify TARANEH AZAR, MD's credentials?
TARANEH AZAR, MD's NPI is 1043289739 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

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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