Michael Dara, MD
NPI 1356321780 · Internal Medicine Physician · Pompton Plains, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Dara, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Pompton Plains, NJ (NPI 1356321780).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1356321780
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 43399 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,478 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 473 | $139 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 227 | $142 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 193 | $197 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 155 | $16 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 137 | $18 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 73 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 567 | 150 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 339 | 90 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 306 | 82 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 251 | 76 |
| Losartan Potassium | 183 | 50 |
| Metformin Hcl | 175 | 51 |
| Metoprolol Succinate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$32 across 2 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-01-20
- Last updated
- 2007-09-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Dara's NPI number?
- Michael Dara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356321780, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Dara's specialty?
- Michael Dara is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Dara located?
- Michael Dara's practice location on file with NPPES is 28 Jackson Ave, Pompton Plains, NJ 07444-1453.
- What is Michael Dara's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Dara is (973) 835-2575.
- Does Michael Dara accept Medicare?
- Michael Dara is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Dara's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Dara's NPI (1356321780) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-09-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.