2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1376700070 M.D.
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CATHERINE ISAAC, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician in RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, North Carolina. 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 384 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

CATHERINE ISAAC, M.D. filed 4,389 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, North Carolina, prescribing 88% generic.

4K
Part D claims, 2023
88%
generic prescribing

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CATHERINE ISAAC, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

4,389 Top 8% higher than 92% 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%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

CATHERINE ISAAC, 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).

What does the federal data show about CATHERINE ISAAC, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/20/2008

NPI 1376700070

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,389 62% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within North Carolina

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

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).

CATHERINE ISAAC, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 600 PARK OFFICES DR STE 140, RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC, 27709, with a listed phone of (919) 425-5864. NPI 1376700070 was issued on 05/20/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ISAAC 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 4,389 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 384 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $386K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.3%. 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.

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

600 PARK OFFICES DR STE 140
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC 27709

Provider Details

NPI 1376700070
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/20/2008

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

CATHERINE ISAAC, M.D. — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 4,389 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.

4,389
Total Claims
$386K
Total Drug Cost
384
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
10,424
Total Day Supply
307,549
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$295K
Generic Drug Cost
$89K
Opioid Claims
58 (1.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
35

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.04
Gender Split
79% female / 21% male
Age Distribution
<65: 25, 65-74: 189, 75-84: 137, 85+: 33

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CATHERINE ISAAC, M.D. 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
460
Amlodipine Besylate
226
Losartan Potassium
203
Levothyroxine Sodium
195
Rosuvastatin Calcium
143
Lisinopril
142
Omeprazole
134
Hydrochlorothiazide
109
Alendronate Sodium
103
Gabapentin
102

* 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 CATHERINE ISAAC, M.D. 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

CATHERINE ISAAC, M.D.'s 4,389 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as ISAAC.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CATHERINE ISAAC, M.D.'s specialty?
CATHERINE ISAAC, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, North Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does CATHERINE ISAAC, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CATHERINE ISAAC, M.D. wrote 4,389 Medicare Part D claims totaling $386K in drug costs for 384 beneficiaries.
Where is CATHERINE ISAAC, M.D. located?
CATHERINE ISAAC, M.D. is located at 600 PARK OFFICES DR STE 140, RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC, 27709. Phone: (919) 425-5864.
What is CATHERINE ISAAC, M.D.'s NPI number?
CATHERINE ISAAC, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376700070, issued on 05/20/2008.
Does CATHERINE ISAAC, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CATHERINE ISAAC, M.D.'s prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $295K in brand drug costs.
Does CATHERINE ISAAC, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, CATHERINE ISAAC, M.D. had 58 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.3%.
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 CATHERINE ISAAC, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CATHERINE ISAAC, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CATHERINE ISAAC, M.D. accept Medicare?
CATHERINE ISAAC, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,389 Part D claims and 384 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CATHERINE ISAAC, M.D.'s credentials?
CATHERINE ISAAC, M.D.'s NPI is 1376700070 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.

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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