James Ciarcia, MD
NPI 1649428319 · Psychiatry Physician · Branford, CT
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Ciarcia, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Branford, CT (NPI 1649428319).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649428319
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 022385 (CT)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Alprazolam | 47 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 30 |
| Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hclbrand: Buprenorphine-Naloxone | 26 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 20 |
| Lorazepam | 19 |
| Alprazolambrand: Alprazolam Er | 16 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 14 |
| Buprenorphine Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$199 across 7 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
- 2008-09-05
- Last updated
- 2013-03-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Ciarcia's NPI number?
- James Ciarcia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649428319, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Ciarcia's specialty?
- James Ciarcia is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Ciarcia located?
- James Ciarcia's practice location on file with NPPES is 388 East Main St., Branford, CT 06405.
- What is James Ciarcia's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Ciarcia is (203) 483-5300.
- Does James Ciarcia accept Medicare?
- James Ciarcia is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Ciarcia's NPI active?
- Yes — James Ciarcia's NPI (1649428319) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-03-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.