2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1417678798
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CARMEN GARMENDIA

Internal Medicine Physician in PASSAIC, New Jersey. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 309 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Industry payments
$435.74
27 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

CARMEN GARMENDIA filed 1,215 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in PASSAIC, New Jersey.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

CARMEN GARMENDIA's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

1,215 Top 22% higher than 78% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CARMEN GARMENDIA practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about CARMEN GARMENDIA?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/06/2022

NPI 1417678798

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,215 55% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within New Jersey

1. Internal Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Internal Medicine Physician share within New Jersey

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

CARMEN GARMENDIA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider at 121 PROSPECT ST, PASSAIC, NJ, 07055, with a listed phone of (973) 777-3006. NPI 1417678798 was issued on 09/06/2022. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GARMENDIA 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 1,215 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 309 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $89K in drug spend. 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.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

121 PROSPECT ST
PASSAIC, NJ 07055

Provider Details

NPI 1417678798
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/06/2022

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CARMEN GARMENDIA 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.

NORTH WARD MEDICAL ARTS LLC
NEWARK, NJ
ROSEVILLE MEDICAL SOCIETY LLC
NEWARK, NJ

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

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for CARMEN GARMENDIA. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$436

Largest payer

Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,215
Total Claims
$89K
Total Drug Cost
309
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,069
Total Day Supply
56,309
Generic Drug Cost
$33K
Antibiotic Claims
124

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.37
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 18, 65-74: 153, 75-84: 103, 85+: 35

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CARMEN GARMENDIA prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Fluticasone Propionate
154
Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride
88
Azithromycin
70
Rosuvastatin Calcium
60
Diclofenac Sodium
57
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
51
Amlodipine Besylate
40
Famotidine
32
Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide
Losartan/Hydrochlorothiazide
32
Azelastine Hcl
27

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How CARMEN GARMENDIA fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

CARMEN GARMENDIA's 1,215 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in New Jersey

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as GARMENDIA.

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CARMEN GARMENDIA's specialty?
CARMEN GARMENDIA specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in PASSAIC, New Jersey.
How much does CARMEN GARMENDIA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CARMEN GARMENDIA wrote 1,215 Medicare Part D claims totaling $89K in drug costs for 309 beneficiaries.
Where is CARMEN GARMENDIA located?
CARMEN GARMENDIA is located at 121 PROSPECT ST, PASSAIC, NJ, 07055. Phone: (973) 777-3006.
What is CARMEN GARMENDIA's NPI number?
CARMEN GARMENDIA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417678798, issued on 09/06/2022.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CARMEN GARMENDIA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CARMEN GARMENDIA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Fluticasone Propionate, Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride, Azithromycin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CARMEN GARMENDIA accept Medicare?
CARMEN GARMENDIA appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,215 Part D claims and 309 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CARMEN GARMENDIA's credentials?
CARMEN GARMENDIA's NPI is 1417678798. 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.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

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

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