2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1174261333 MD
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Catherine Wegner Wippel, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in New 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
522
Medicare Part D claims · 90 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

Catherine Wegner Wippel, MD filed 522 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in New Haven, Connecticut, prescribing 85% generic.

522
Part D claims, 2023
85%
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 Wegner Wippel, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

522 Top 34% higher than 66% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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 certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

Catherine Wegner Wippel, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 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 Wegner Wippel, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/26/2022

NPI 1174261333

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

522 81% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Connecticut

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

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 Wegner Wippel, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 20 YORK ST, New Haven, CT, 06510, with a listed phone of (203) 688-1734. NPI 1174261333 was issued on 05/26/2022. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Wegner Wippel 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 522 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 90 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $65K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.3%. 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

20 YORK ST
New Haven, CT 06510

Provider Details

NPI 1174261333
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/26/2022

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Catherine Wegner Wippel, 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.

Northeast Medical Group Inc
New Haven, CT

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 Wegner Wippel, MD — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 522 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.

522
Total Claims
$65K
Total Drug Cost
90
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
797
Total Day Supply
23,048
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$53K
Generic Drug Cost
$11K
Opioid Claims
17 (3.3% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
62.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.48
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male
Age Distribution
<65: 41, 65-74: 38, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Catherine Wegner Wippel, MD 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
43
Amlodipine Besylate
42
Gabapentin
31
Metformin Hcl
22
Carvedilol
19
Levothyroxine Sodium
19
Hydroxyzine Hcl
14
Losartan Potassium
14
Diclofenac Sodium
13
Novolog Flexpen
Insulin Aspart
13

* 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 Wegner Wippel, MD 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 Wegner Wippel, MD's 522 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Connecticut

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

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

Before you book an appointment

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Catherine Wegner Wippel, MD's specialty?
Catherine Wegner Wippel, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in New Haven, Connecticut. Credentials: MD.
How much does Catherine Wegner Wippel, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Catherine Wegner Wippel, MD wrote 522 Medicare Part D claims totaling $65K in drug costs for 90 beneficiaries.
Where is Catherine Wegner Wippel, MD located?
Catherine Wegner Wippel, MD is located at 20 YORK ST, New Haven, CT, 06510. Phone: (203) 688-1734.
What is Catherine Wegner Wippel, MD's NPI number?
Catherine Wegner Wippel, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174261333, issued on 05/26/2022.
Does Catherine Wegner Wippel, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Catherine Wegner Wippel, MD's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $53K in brand drug costs.
Does Catherine Wegner Wippel, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, Catherine Wegner Wippel, MD had 17 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.3%.
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 Wegner Wippel, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Catherine Wegner Wippel, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Catherine Wegner Wippel, MD accept Medicare?
Catherine Wegner Wippel, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 522 Part D claims and 90 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Catherine Wegner Wippel, MD's credentials?
Catherine Wegner Wippel, MD's NPI is 1174261333 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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