2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1598718876 M.D.
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C ANDRIAS, M.D.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician in GROTON, Connecticut. 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
326
Medicare Part D claims · 37 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
78%
generic claims · 22% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: C ANDRIAS, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician ([object Object]) practicing in GROTON, Connecticut with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 326 claims across 37 beneficiaries — 22% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: C ANDRIAS, M.D. filed 326 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across GROTON, Connecticut. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

C ANDRIAS, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

C ANDRIAS, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/18/2006

NPI 1598718876

Primary specialty

Cardiovascular Disease Physician

Mid-sized

24,795 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

326 89% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,033

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within Connecticut

1. Cardiovascular Disease Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within Connecticut

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Cardiovascular Disease Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

C ANDRIAS, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider practicing in GROTON, Connecticut, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1598718876. 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.

C ANDRIAS, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 235 LESTERTOWN RD, GROTON, CT, 06340, with a listed phone of (860) 822-3547. NPI 1598718876 was issued on 05/18/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ANDRIAS 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 326 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 37 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $26K in drug spend, split 22% brand-name and 78% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.1%. 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.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,795 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 3,033 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

235 LESTERTOWN RD
GROTON, CT 06340

Provider Details

NPI 1598718876
Specialty Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/18/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

C ANDRIAS, M.D. — brand share 22.0%
Specialty average (est.)

22% brand-name claims vs 78% generic, on 326 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.

326
Total Claims
$26K
Total Drug Cost
37
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
326
Total Day Supply
7,646
Brand vs Generic
22% brand / 78% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$20K
Generic Drug Cost
$6K
Opioid Claims
20 (6.1% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
84.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.39
Gender Split
70% female / 30% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Furosemide
67
Metoprolol Tartrate
39
Eliquis
Apixaban
38
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
29
Amlodipine Besylate
18
Torsemide
18
Hydralazine Hcl
16
Amiodarone Hcl
13
Lorazepam
12
Labetalol Hcl
11

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

Cardiovascular Disease Physician Overview

How C ANDRIAS, M.D. fits within the Cardiovascular Disease Physician landscape nationally.

24,795
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Cardiovascular Disease Physician
3,033
Avg Claims per Provider

C ANDRIAS, M.D.'s 326 claims are below the specialty average of 3,033.

Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in Connecticut

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Connecticut, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as ANDRIAS.

Compare Cardiovascular Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is C ANDRIAS, M.D.'s specialty?
C ANDRIAS, M.D. specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in GROTON, Connecticut. Credentials: M.D..
How much does C ANDRIAS, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, C ANDRIAS, M.D. wrote 326 Medicare Part D claims totaling $26K in drug costs for 37 beneficiaries.
Where is C ANDRIAS, M.D. located?
C ANDRIAS, M.D. is located at 235 LESTERTOWN RD, GROTON, CT, 06340. Phone: (860) 822-3547.
What is C ANDRIAS, M.D.'s NPI number?
C ANDRIAS, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598718876, issued on 05/18/2006.
Does C ANDRIAS, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
C ANDRIAS, M.D.'s prescribing is 22% brand-name and 78% generic drugs by claim count, with $20K in brand drug costs.
Does C ANDRIAS, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, C ANDRIAS, M.D. had 20 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.1%.
How many Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 24,795 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider writes 3,033 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does C ANDRIAS, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, C ANDRIAS, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Furosemide, Metoprolol Tartrate, Eliquis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does C ANDRIAS, M.D. accept Medicare?
C ANDRIAS, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 326 Part D claims and 37 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify C ANDRIAS, M.D.'s credentials?
C ANDRIAS, M.D.'s NPI is 1598718876 with credentials M.D.. 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.
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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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