2026 NPPES data Allergy Physician NPI 1477551505 M.D.
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CANDACE KATZ, M.D.

Allergy Physician in PLEASANTON, California. 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
238
Medicare Part D claims · 55 beneficiaries · Allergy Physician avg: 755
Generic prescribing
57%
generic claims · 43% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: CANDACE KATZ, M.D. is a Allergy Physician ([object Object]) practicing in PLEASANTON, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 238 claims across 55 beneficiaries — 43% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: CANDACE KATZ, M.D. filed 238 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across PLEASANTON, California. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CANDACE KATZ, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

CANDACE KATZ, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/12/2005

NPI 1477551505

Primary specialty

Allergy Physician

Niche

1,019 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

238 68% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 755

Specialty distribution in California

How Allergy Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Allergy Physician share within California

1. Allergy Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Allergy Physician share within California

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Allergy 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).

CANDACE KATZ, M.D. is a Allergy Physician provider practicing in PLEASANTON, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1477551505. 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.

CANDACE KATZ, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Allergy Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 7601 STONERIDGE DR, PLEASANTON, CA, 94588, with a listed phone of (925) 847-5000. NPI 1477551505 was issued on 07/12/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KATZ 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 238 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 55 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.7 million in drug spend, split 43% brand-name and 57% generic by claim count. 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.

Allergy Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,019 enrolled providers across 49 states and an average of 755 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

7601 STONERIDGE DR
PLEASANTON, CA 94588

Provider Details

NPI 1477551505
Specialty Allergy Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/12/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CANDACE KATZ, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

PERMANENTE MEDICAL GROUP INC
RICHMOND, CA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to CANDACE KATZ, M.D.. To verify CANDACE KATZ, M.D.'s current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

CANDACE KATZ, M.D. — brand share 43.0%
Specialty average (est.)

43% brand-name claims vs 57% generic, on 238 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.

238
Total Claims
$1.7M
Total Drug Cost
55
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
458
Total Day Supply
13,284
Brand vs Generic
43% brand / 57% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.7M
Generic Drug Cost
$11K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.98
Gender Split
67% female / 33% 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
Ipratropium Bromide
28
Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride
25
Wixela Inhub
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol
25
Fluticasone Propionate
16
Montelukast Sodium
16
Fasenra Pen
Benralizumab
13
Epinephrine
12
Actimmune
"Interferon Gamma-1b
N/A

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

Allergy Physician Overview

How CANDACE KATZ, M.D. fits within the Allergy Physician landscape nationally.

1,019
Allergy Physician Providers in US
49
States with Allergy Physician
755
Avg Claims per Provider

CANDACE KATZ, M.D.'s 238 claims are below the specialty average of 755.

Nearby Allergy Physician Providers in California

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

Compare Allergy Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CANDACE KATZ, M.D.'s specialty?
CANDACE KATZ, M.D. specializes in Allergy Physician and practices in PLEASANTON, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does CANDACE KATZ, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CANDACE KATZ, M.D. wrote 238 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.7M in drug costs for 55 beneficiaries.
Where is CANDACE KATZ, M.D. located?
CANDACE KATZ, M.D. is located at 7601 STONERIDGE DR, PLEASANTON, CA, 94588. Phone: (925) 847-5000.
What is CANDACE KATZ, M.D.'s NPI number?
CANDACE KATZ, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477551505, issued on 07/12/2005.
Does CANDACE KATZ, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CANDACE KATZ, M.D.'s prescribing is 43% brand-name and 57% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.7M in brand drug costs.
How many Allergy Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,019 Allergy Physician providers across 49 states in the US. The average Allergy Physician provider writes 755 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CANDACE KATZ, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CANDACE KATZ, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Ipratropium Bromide, Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride, Wixela Inhub. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CANDACE KATZ, M.D. accept Medicare?
CANDACE KATZ, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 238 Part D claims and 55 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CANDACE KATZ, M.D.'s credentials?
CANDACE KATZ, M.D.'s NPI is 1477551505 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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