Tarique Perera, M.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Tarique Perera is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Danbury, CT with over 12 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Tarique Perera, M.D. has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 12+ years, working in group practice. A Harvard Medical School graduate since 2014, he brings 12+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have depression, anxiety, and mood disorders. CMS MIPS quality score: 75/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 83% of reporting doctors in Connecticut
- Federal MIPS score higher than 28% of MIPS-scored doctors in Connecticut
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
84 Hospital Ave, Danbury, CT 06810-6021
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202375/100
Connecticut avg: 84.5 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better92.5%
Connecticut avg: 81.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.7 pts)
Better than 83% of reporting doctors in ConnecticutHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
307
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
472
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
6,359
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $667k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,825 reporting peers in Connecticut.
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 Depression, Anxiety Disorders, and Mood Disorders.
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder — difficulty focusing, hyperactivity, and impulsivity
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$70.0k received from industry
221 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High 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 2024, attributed to Tarique Perera's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2014
Harvard Medical School
12 years in practice
Established
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Education & Training
Harvard Medical School (Class of 2014)
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Tarique Perera
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Tarique Perera for depression management, anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Danbury 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 Tarique Perera
Dr. Perera is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Danbury, CT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (203) 792-0400.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Tarique Perera
Practice Location
84 Hospital Ave, Danbury, CT 06810-6021
Mailing Address
84 Hospital Ave, Danbury, CT 06810-6021
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