Raphael A. Carandang, MD
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Raphael A. Carandang is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Worcester, MA with over 31 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Raphael a. Carandang, MD has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 31+ years, working in group practice. He has been in practice for 31+ years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and stroke (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 97.02/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 76% of MIPS-scored doctors in Massachusetts
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1539dNPPES updated 2022-03-07 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
55 Lake Ave N Department of Neurology, Worcester, MA 01655-0002
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 76% of doctors in Massachusetts on federal quality measures.
MIPS Score
202397.02/100
Massachusetts avg: 87.4 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.4 pts)
Better than 76% of MIPS-scored doctors in MassachusettsHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
158
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePercentile rankings compared against 1,606 reporting peers in Massachusetts.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Stroke / TIA.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention
US avg: 13.4%↑ More patients than average (+62%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$48 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2018 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Raphael a. Carandang's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Mar 6, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
31 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Mailing address
Po Box 415348, Boston, MA 02241-5348
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Raphael a. Carandang
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Raphael a. Carandang for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Worcester required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Raphael a. Carandang
NPI records show Dr. Carandang as active with telehealth listed in Worcester, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (508) 334-2527.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Raphael a. Carandang
Practice Location
55 Lake Ave N Department of Neurology, Worcester, MA 01655-0002
Mailing Address
Po Box 415348, Boston, MA 02241-5348
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