2026 NPPES data Emergency Medicine Physician NPI 1861506750 M.D.
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CATHY BELAND, M.D.

Emergency Medicine Physician in ALBANY, New York. 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
308
Medicare Part D claims · 22 beneficiaries · Emergency Medicine Physician avg: 352
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

CATHY BELAND, M.D. filed 308 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Emergency Medicine Physician in ALBANY, New York, prescribing 92% generic.

308
Part D claims, 2023
92%
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.

CATHY BELAND, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

308 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 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

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)

CATHY BELAND, M.D. 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 CATHY BELAND, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/18/2006

NPI 1861506750

Primary specialty

Emergency Medicine Physician

High-volume

64,398 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

308 12% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 352

Specialty distribution in New York

How Emergency Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among New York providers

New York providers

Emergency Medicine Physician share within New York

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Emergency 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).

CATHY BELAND, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Emergency Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 43 NEW SCOTLAND AVE, ALBANY, NY, 12208, with a listed phone of (518) 262-4050. NPI 1861506750 was issued on 08/18/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BELAND 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 308 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 22 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $9K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% 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.

Emergency Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 64,398 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 352 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

43 NEW SCOTLAND AVE
ALBANY, NY 12208

Provider Details

NPI 1861506750
Specialty Emergency Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/18/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CATHY BELAND, 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.

DHHS PHS NAIHS CROWNPOINT HOSPITAL
CROWNPOINT, NM

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 — New York NYSBPMC 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 ~100K New York medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to CATHY BELAND, M.D.. To verify CATHY BELAND, M.D.'s current license status, search the NYSBPMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

312
Total board actions, New York 2023
Across 302 cases
3.12
Actions per 1,000 licensees
New York statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
89 cases

NYSBPMC 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 New York disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

CATHY BELAND, M.D. — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 308 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.

308
Total Claims
$9K
Total Drug Cost
22
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
308
Total Day Supply
5,457
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$6K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Antibiotic Claims
17

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
49.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.35

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CATHY BELAND, 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
Omeprazole
42
Amlodipine Besylate
31
Propranolol Hcl Er
Propranolol Hcl
26
Ibuprofen
22
Levothyroxine Sodium
17
Metformin Hcl
14
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
12
Oxybutynin Chloride Er
Oxybutynin Chloride
12

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

Emergency Medicine Physician Overview

How CATHY BELAND, M.D. fits within the Emergency Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

64,398
Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Emergency Medicine Physician
352
Avg Claims per Provider

CATHY BELAND, M.D.'s 308 claims are below the specialty average of 352.

Nearby Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in New York

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CATHY BELAND, M.D.'s specialty?
CATHY BELAND, M.D. specializes in Emergency Medicine Physician and practices in ALBANY, New York. Credentials: M.D..
How much does CATHY BELAND, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CATHY BELAND, M.D. wrote 308 Medicare Part D claims totaling $9K in drug costs for 22 beneficiaries.
Where is CATHY BELAND, M.D. located?
CATHY BELAND, M.D. is located at 43 NEW SCOTLAND AVE, ALBANY, NY, 12208. Phone: (518) 262-4050.
What is CATHY BELAND, M.D.'s NPI number?
CATHY BELAND, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861506750, issued on 08/18/2006.
Does CATHY BELAND, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CATHY BELAND, M.D.'s prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K in brand drug costs.
How many Emergency Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 64,398 Emergency Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Emergency Medicine Physician provider writes 352 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CATHY BELAND, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CATHY BELAND, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Omeprazole, Amlodipine Besylate, Propranolol Hcl Er. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CATHY BELAND, M.D. accept Medicare?
CATHY BELAND, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 308 Part D claims and 22 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CATHY BELAND, M.D.'s credentials?
CATHY BELAND, M.D.'s NPI is 1861506750 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.

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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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