2026 NPPES data Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician NPI 1962486167 M.D.
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CATHERINE WAUD, M.D.

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician in WORCESTER, Massachusetts. 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 · 250 beneficiaries · Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
76%
generic claims · 24% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
97.0218/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

CATHERINE WAUD, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.0218/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,287 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

97.0218/100
MIPS score · +14 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
76%
generic prescribing
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.

CATHERINE WAUD, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

97 Top 15% higher than 85% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CATHERINE WAUD, M.D. 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).

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

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/01/2005

NPI 1962486167

Primary specialty

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician

Mid-sized

7,852 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,287 51% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,639

MIPS final score

97.0218/100 13.921800000000005% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician share within Massachusetts

1. Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician share within Massachusetts

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CATHERINE WAUD, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
97.0218/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician) — 97.0218/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%97%
MIPS final score (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician) — 97.0218/100 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 WAUD, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 67 BELMONT ST, WORCESTER, MA, 01605, with a listed phone of (508) 754-1707. NPI 1962486167 was issued on 12/01/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WAUD 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 1,287 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 250 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $167K in drug spend, split 24% brand-name and 76% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 97.0218/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 78.0983), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 7,852 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 2,639 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

67 BELMONT ST
WORCESTER, MA 01605

Provider Details

NPI 1962486167
Specialty Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 12/01/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

97.0218
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
78.0983
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CATHERINE WAUD, 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.

UMASS MEMORIAL MEDICAL GROUP INC
WORCESTER, MA

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 — Massachusetts BORIM 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 ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to CATHERINE WAUD, M.D.. To verify CATHERINE WAUD, M.D.'s current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases

BORIM 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 Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

CATHERINE WAUD, M.D. — brand share 24.0%
Specialty average (est.)

24% brand-name claims vs 76% generic, on 1,287 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.

1,287
Total Claims
$167K
Total Drug Cost
250
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,233
Total Day Supply
96,691
Brand vs Generic
24% brand / 76% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$147K
Generic Drug Cost
$18K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.03
Gender Split
86% female / 14% male
Age Distribution
<65: 22, 65-74: 117, 75-84: 90, 85+: 21

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CATHERINE WAUD, 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
Levothyroxine Sodium
613
Alendronate Sodium
98
Hydrochlorothiazide
71
Synthroid
Levothyroxine Sodium
65
Vitamin D2
Ergocalciferol (Vitamin D2)
43
Hydrocortisone
32
Methimazole
28
Calcitriol
24
Metformin Hcl
24
Testosterone
18

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

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Overview

How CATHERINE WAUD, M.D. fits within the Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician landscape nationally.

7,852
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Providers in US
54
States with Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician
2,639
Avg Claims per Provider

CATHERINE WAUD, M.D.'s 1,287 claims are below the specialty average of 2,639.

Nearby Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Providers in Massachusetts

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

Compare Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CATHERINE WAUD, M.D.'s specialty?
CATHERINE WAUD, M.D. specializes in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician and practices in WORCESTER, Massachusetts. Credentials: M.D..
How much does CATHERINE WAUD, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CATHERINE WAUD, M.D. wrote 1,287 Medicare Part D claims totaling $167K in drug costs for 250 beneficiaries.
What is CATHERINE WAUD, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
CATHERINE WAUD, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.0218/100 (Quality: 78.0983). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CATHERINE WAUD, M.D. located?
CATHERINE WAUD, M.D. is located at 67 BELMONT ST, WORCESTER, MA, 01605. Phone: (508) 754-1707.
What is CATHERINE WAUD, M.D.'s NPI number?
CATHERINE WAUD, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962486167, issued on 12/01/2005.
Does CATHERINE WAUD, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CATHERINE WAUD, M.D.'s prescribing is 24% brand-name and 76% generic drugs by claim count, with $147K in brand drug costs.
How many Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 7,852 Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider writes 2,639 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CATHERINE WAUD, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CATHERINE WAUD, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Alendronate Sodium, Hydrochlorothiazide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CATHERINE WAUD, M.D. accept Medicare?
CATHERINE WAUD, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,287 Part D claims and 250 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CATHERINE WAUD, M.D.'s credentials?
CATHERINE WAUD, M.D.'s NPI is 1962486167 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.
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.

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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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