2026 NPPES data Gastroenterology Physician NPI 1952891327 MD
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CATHERINE MEZZACAPPA, MD

Gastroenterology Physician in WEST HAVEN, 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
45
Medicare Part D claims · 16 beneficiaries · Gastroenterology Physician avg: 833
Generic prescribing
71%
generic claims · 29% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

CATHERINE MEZZACAPPA, MD filed 45 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Gastroenterology Physician in WEST HAVEN, Connecticut, prescribing 71% generic.

45
Part D claims, 2023
71%
generic prescribing

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CATHERINE MEZZACAPPA, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

45 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

CATHERINE MEZZACAPPA, MD 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 MEZZACAPPA, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/11/2018

NPI 1952891327

Primary specialty

Gastroenterology Physician

Mid-sized

16,567 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

45 95% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 833

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Gastroenterology Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Gastroenterology Physician share within Connecticut

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Gastroenterology 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 MEZZACAPPA, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gastroenterology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 950 CAMPBELL AVE, WEST HAVEN, CT, 06516, with a listed phone of (203) 932-5711. NPI 1952891327 was issued on 05/11/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MEZZACAPPA 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 45 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 16 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $7K in drug spend, split 29% brand-name and 71% 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.

Gastroenterology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,567 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 833 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

950 CAMPBELL AVE
WEST HAVEN, CT 06516

Provider Details

NPI 1952891327
Specialty Gastroenterology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/11/2018

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

CATHERINE MEZZACAPPA, MD — brand share 29.0%
Specialty average (est.)

29% brand-name claims vs 71% generic, on 45 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.

45
Total Claims
$7K
Total Drug Cost
16
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
53
Total Day Supply
1,428
Brand vs Generic
29% brand / 71% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$6K
Generic Drug Cost
$1K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.39

Gastroenterology Physician Overview

How CATHERINE MEZZACAPPA, MD fits within the Gastroenterology Physician landscape nationally.

16,567
Gastroenterology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Gastroenterology Physician
833
Avg Claims per Provider

CATHERINE MEZZACAPPA, MD's 45 claims are below the specialty average of 833.

Nearby Gastroenterology Physician Providers in Connecticut

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CATHERINE MEZZACAPPA, MD's specialty?
CATHERINE MEZZACAPPA, MD specializes in Gastroenterology Physician and practices in WEST HAVEN, Connecticut. Credentials: MD.
How much does CATHERINE MEZZACAPPA, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CATHERINE MEZZACAPPA, MD wrote 45 Medicare Part D claims totaling $7K in drug costs for 16 beneficiaries.
Where is CATHERINE MEZZACAPPA, MD located?
CATHERINE MEZZACAPPA, MD is located at 950 CAMPBELL AVE, WEST HAVEN, CT, 06516. Phone: (203) 932-5711.
What is CATHERINE MEZZACAPPA, MD's NPI number?
CATHERINE MEZZACAPPA, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952891327, issued on 05/11/2018.
Does CATHERINE MEZZACAPPA, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CATHERINE MEZZACAPPA, MD's prescribing is 29% brand-name and 71% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K in brand drug costs.
How many Gastroenterology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,567 Gastroenterology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gastroenterology Physician provider writes 833 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does CATHERINE MEZZACAPPA, MD accept Medicare?
CATHERINE MEZZACAPPA, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 45 Part D claims and 16 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CATHERINE MEZZACAPPA, MD's credentials?
CATHERINE MEZZACAPPA, MD's NPI is 1952891327 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.
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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