2026 NPPES data Hospitalist Physician NPI 1649538265 MD
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CATHERINE COTTEN-NORMAN, MD

Hospitalist Physician in NORFOLK, Virginia. 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
415
Medicare Part D claims · 142 beneficiaries · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
94.0743/100
▲ 11 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: CATHERINE COTTEN-NORMAN, MD is a Hospitalist Physician ([object Object]) practicing in NORFOLK, Virginia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 415 claims across 142 beneficiaries — 11% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.0743/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: CATHERINE COTTEN-NORMAN, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 94.0743 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 415 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CATHERINE COTTEN-NORMAN, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

CATHERINE COTTEN-NORMAN, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/02/2012

NPI 1649538265

Primary specialty

Hospitalist Physician

Mid-sized

16,825 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

415 53% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 888

MIPS final score

94.0743/100 10.9743% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Hospitalist Physician share within Virginia

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CATHERINE COTTEN-NORMAN, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Hospitalist Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
94.0743/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Hospitalist Physician) — 94.0743/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%94.1%
MIPS final score (Hospitalist Physician) — 94.0743/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

CATHERINE COTTEN-NORMAN, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider practicing in NORFOLK, Virginia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1649538265. 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.

CATHERINE COTTEN-NORMAN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospitalist Physician provider holding MD credentials at 301 RIVERVIEW AVE STE 710, NORFOLK, VA, 23510, with a listed phone of (757) 252-9010. NPI 1649538265 was issued on 05/02/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COTTEN-NORMAN 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 415 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 142 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $34K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.3%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 94.0743/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 86.4483), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Hospitalist Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,825 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 888 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

301 RIVERVIEW AVE STE 710
NORFOLK, VA 23510

Provider Details

NPI 1649538265
Specialty Hospitalist Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/02/2012

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

94.0743
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
86.4483
Quality
94
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CATHERINE COTTEN-NORMAN, MD 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.

SENTARA MEDICAL GROUP
NORFOLK, VA

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

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

CATHERINE COTTEN-NORMAN, MD — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 415 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.

415
Total Claims
$34K
Total Drug Cost
142
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
445
Total Day Supply
9,597
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$28K
Generic Drug Cost
$6K
Opioid Claims
26 (6.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
58

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.83
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male
Age Distribution
<65: 30, 65-74: 50, 75-84: 39, 85+: 23

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Eliquis
Apixaban
19
Prednisone
18
Atorvastatin Calcium
15
Carvedilol
15
Oxycodone Hcl
14
Lisinopril
12
Metoprolol Tartrate
12
Pantoprazole Sodium
11
Torsemide
11

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

Hospitalist Physician Overview

How CATHERINE COTTEN-NORMAN, MD fits within the Hospitalist Physician landscape nationally.

16,825
Hospitalist Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hospitalist Physician
888
Avg Claims per Provider

CATHERINE COTTEN-NORMAN, MD's 415 claims are below the specialty average of 888.

Nearby Hospitalist Physician Providers in Virginia

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Virginia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as COTTEN-NORMAN.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CATHERINE COTTEN-NORMAN, MD's specialty?
CATHERINE COTTEN-NORMAN, MD specializes in Hospitalist Physician and practices in NORFOLK, Virginia. Credentials: MD.
How much does CATHERINE COTTEN-NORMAN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CATHERINE COTTEN-NORMAN, MD wrote 415 Medicare Part D claims totaling $34K in drug costs for 142 beneficiaries.
What is CATHERINE COTTEN-NORMAN, MD's Medicare quality score?
CATHERINE COTTEN-NORMAN, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.0743/100 (Quality: 86.4483). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CATHERINE COTTEN-NORMAN, MD located?
CATHERINE COTTEN-NORMAN, MD is located at 301 RIVERVIEW AVE STE 710, NORFOLK, VA, 23510. Phone: (757) 252-9010.
What is CATHERINE COTTEN-NORMAN, MD's NPI number?
CATHERINE COTTEN-NORMAN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649538265, issued on 05/02/2012.
Does CATHERINE COTTEN-NORMAN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CATHERINE COTTEN-NORMAN, MD's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $28K in brand drug costs.
Does CATHERINE COTTEN-NORMAN, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, CATHERINE COTTEN-NORMAN, MD had 26 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.3%.
How many Hospitalist Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,825 Hospitalist Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hospitalist Physician provider writes 888 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CATHERINE COTTEN-NORMAN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CATHERINE COTTEN-NORMAN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Eliquis, Prednisone, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CATHERINE COTTEN-NORMAN, MD accept Medicare?
CATHERINE COTTEN-NORMAN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 415 Part D claims and 142 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CATHERINE COTTEN-NORMAN, MD's credentials?
CATHERINE COTTEN-NORMAN, MD's NPI is 1649538265 with credentials MD. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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