2026 NPPES data Pulmonary Disease Physician NPI 1538465984 MD
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CATHERINE WENTOWSKI, MD

Pulmonary Disease Physician in NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey. 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
722
Medicare Part D claims · 158 beneficiaries · Pulmonary Disease Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
39%
generic claims · 61% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$7.3K
8 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

CATHERINE WENTOWSKI, MD filed 722 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pulmonary Disease Physician in NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, prescribing 39% generic.

722
Part D claims, 2023
39%
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 WENTOWSKI, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

722 Top 29% higher than 71% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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

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 certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CATHERINE WENTOWSKI, 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 WENTOWSKI, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/02/2011

NPI 1538465984

Primary specialty

Pulmonary Disease Physician

Mid-sized

9,271 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

722 50% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,457

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Pulmonary Disease Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Pulmonary Disease Physician share within New Jersey

1. Pulmonary Disease Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pulmonary Disease Physician share within New Jersey

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Pulmonary Disease 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 WENTOWSKI, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1 ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON PL, NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ, 08901, with a listed phone of (732) 828-3000. NPI 1538465984 was issued on 02/02/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WENTOWSKI 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 722 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 158 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $848K in drug spend, split 61% brand-name and 39% 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.

Pulmonary Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,271 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 1,457 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

1 ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON PL
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901

Provider Details

NPI 1538465984
Specialty Pulmonary Disease Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/02/2011

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CATHERINE WENTOWSKI, 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.

RUTGERS HEALTH-RWJ SCLERODERMA PROGRAM
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ

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

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for CATHERINE WENTOWSKI, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$7.3K

Largest payer

GENZYME CORPORATION

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

CATHERINE WENTOWSKI, MD — brand share 61.0%
Specialty average (est.)

61% brand-name claims vs 39% generic, on 722 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.

722
Total Claims
$848K
Total Drug Cost
158
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,111
Total Day Supply
31,870
Brand vs Generic
61% brand / 39% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$812K
Generic Drug Cost
$36K
Antibiotic Claims
30

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.04
Gender Split
71% female / 29% male
Age Distribution
<65: 24, 65-74: 59, 75-84: 63, 85+: 12

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CATHERINE WENTOWSKI, 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
Trelegy Ellipta
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter
159
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
71
Montelukast Sodium
50
Azelastine Hcl
42
Breztri Aerosphere
Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterol
34
Fluticasone Propionate
32
Breo Ellipta
Fluticasone/Vilanterol
29
Dupixent Pen
Dupilumab
26
Fasenra Pen
Benralizumab
22
Prednisone
22

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

Pulmonary Disease Physician Overview

How CATHERINE WENTOWSKI, MD fits within the Pulmonary Disease Physician landscape nationally.

9,271
Pulmonary Disease Physician Providers in US
53
States with Pulmonary Disease Physician
1,457
Avg Claims per Provider

CATHERINE WENTOWSKI, MD's 722 claims are below the specialty average of 1,457.

Nearby Pulmonary Disease Physician Providers in New Jersey

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as WENTOWSKI.

Compare Pulmonary Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CATHERINE WENTOWSKI, MD's specialty?
CATHERINE WENTOWSKI, MD specializes in Pulmonary Disease Physician and practices in NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey. Credentials: MD.
How much does CATHERINE WENTOWSKI, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CATHERINE WENTOWSKI, MD wrote 722 Medicare Part D claims totaling $848K in drug costs for 158 beneficiaries.
Where is CATHERINE WENTOWSKI, MD located?
CATHERINE WENTOWSKI, MD is located at 1 ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON PL, NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ, 08901. Phone: (732) 828-3000.
What is CATHERINE WENTOWSKI, MD's NPI number?
CATHERINE WENTOWSKI, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538465984, issued on 02/02/2011.
Does CATHERINE WENTOWSKI, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CATHERINE WENTOWSKI, MD's prescribing is 61% brand-name and 39% generic drugs by claim count, with $812K in brand drug costs.
How many Pulmonary Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 9,271 Pulmonary Disease Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Pulmonary Disease Physician provider writes 1,457 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CATHERINE WENTOWSKI, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CATHERINE WENTOWSKI, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Trelegy Ellipta, Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, Montelukast Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CATHERINE WENTOWSKI, MD accept Medicare?
CATHERINE WENTOWSKI, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 722 Part D claims and 158 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CATHERINE WENTOWSKI, MD's credentials?
CATHERINE WENTOWSKI, MD's NPI is 1538465984 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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