2026 NPPES data Legal Medicine NPI 1174615934 MD
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CATHY SHRADER, MD

Legal Medicine in CLINTON, Maryland. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 484 beneficiaries · Legal Medicine avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
55%
generic claims · 45% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
99.153/100
▲ 16 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.3K
41 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CATHY SHRADER, MD is a Legal Medicine ([object Object]) practicing in CLINTON, Maryland with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 484 beneficiaries — 45% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 99.153/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $1.3K across 41 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CATHY SHRADER, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 99.153 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,628 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

CATHY SHRADER, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/29/2006

NPI 1174615934

Primary specialty

Legal Medicine

Niche

1,067 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,628 42% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,821

MIPS final score

99.153/100 16.05300000000001% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Legal Medicine compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Legal Medicine share within Maryland

1. Legal Medicine42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Legal Medicine share within Maryland

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CATHY SHRADER, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Legal Medicine national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
99.153/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Legal Medicine) — 99.153/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Legal Medicine) — 99.153/100 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.

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CATHY SHRADER, MD is a Legal Medicine provider practicing in CLINTON, Maryland, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1174615934. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

CATHY SHRADER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Legal Medicine provider holding MD credentials at 9131 PISCATAWAY RD STE 450, CLINTON, MD, 20735, with a listed phone of (301) 868-6700. NPI 1174615934 was issued on 09/29/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SHRADER 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 1,628 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 484 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $412K in drug spend, split 45% brand-name and 55% 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 99.153/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 97.1768), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Legal Medicine is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,067 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 2,821 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

9131 PISCATAWAY RD STE 450
CLINTON, MD 20735

Provider Details

NPI 1174615934
Specialty Legal Medicine
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/29/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

99.153
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
97.1768
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CATHY SHRADER, 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.

TELAHUN, SHRADER AND RIVERA, MD
ALEXANDRIA, VA

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 CATHY SHRADER, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.3K

Largest payer

ABBVIE INC.

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 · Above average

CATHY SHRADER, MD — brand share 45.0%
Specialty average (est.)

45% brand-name claims vs 55% generic, on 1,628 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.

1,628
Total Claims
$412K
Total Drug Cost
484
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,220
Total Day Supply
94,250
Brand vs Generic
45% brand / 55% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$365K
Generic Drug Cost
$46K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.22
Gender Split
68% female / 32% male
Age Distribution
<65: 21, 65-74: 201, 75-84: 193, 85+: 69

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Latanoprost
309
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
161
Prednisolone Acetate
157
Ketorolac Tromethamine
151
Timolol Maleate
123
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
109
Restasis
Cyclosporine
89
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
65
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
56
Besivance
Besifloxacin Hcl
40

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

Legal Medicine Overview

How CATHY SHRADER, MD fits within the Legal Medicine landscape nationally.

1,067
Legal Medicine Providers in US
51
States with Legal Medicine
2,821
Avg Claims per Provider

CATHY SHRADER, MD's 1,628 claims are below the specialty average of 2,821.

Nearby Legal Medicine Providers in Maryland

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

Compare Legal Medicine nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CATHY SHRADER, MD's specialty?
CATHY SHRADER, MD specializes in Legal Medicine and practices in CLINTON, Maryland. Credentials: MD.
How much does CATHY SHRADER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CATHY SHRADER, MD wrote 1,628 Medicare Part D claims totaling $412K in drug costs for 484 beneficiaries.
What is CATHY SHRADER, MD's Medicare quality score?
CATHY SHRADER, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 99.153/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 97.1768). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CATHY SHRADER, MD located?
CATHY SHRADER, MD is located at 9131 PISCATAWAY RD STE 450, CLINTON, MD, 20735. Phone: (301) 868-6700.
What is CATHY SHRADER, MD's NPI number?
CATHY SHRADER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174615934, issued on 09/29/2006.
Does CATHY SHRADER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CATHY SHRADER, MD's prescribing is 45% brand-name and 55% generic drugs by claim count, with $365K in brand drug costs.
How many Legal Medicine providers are there in the US?
There are 1,067 Legal Medicine providers across 51 states in the US. The average Legal Medicine provider writes 2,821 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CATHY SHRADER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CATHY SHRADER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Dorzolamide-Timolol, Prednisolone Acetate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CATHY SHRADER, MD accept Medicare?
CATHY SHRADER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,628 Part D claims and 484 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CATHY SHRADER, MD's credentials?
CATHY SHRADER, MD's NPI is 1174615934 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.
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.

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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