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2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1619908878 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Christine Gerula, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Newark, New Jersey.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 24,810 in Cardiovascular Disease Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 374 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
79%
generic claims · 20% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
73.3/100
▼ 10 pts below national avg 83.1 · Mid-tier
Industry payments
$562.9
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Christine Gerula, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 73.3/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 3,558 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 73.3/100
- MIPS score · -10 vs avg
- 4K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 79%
- 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.
Christine Gerula, 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
73 11th percentile higher than 11% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Christine Gerula, M.D. sits
This provider among cardiovascular disease physician peers
Across the 8,753 cardiovascular disease physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Christine Gerula, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 59% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 10% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one cardiovascular disease physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Christine Gerula, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Christine Gerula, 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 Christine Gerula, M.D.?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Medicare Part D claims
3,558 17% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
73.3/100 9.8 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in New Jersey
How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Christine Gerula, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Cardiovascular Disease Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 73.3/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) - 73.3/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Christine Gerula, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 90 BERGEN ST, Newark, NJ, 07103, with a listed phone of (973) 972-2573. NPI 1619908878 was issued on 07/06/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 3,558 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 374 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $975K in drug spend, split 20% brand-name and 79% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 73.3/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 44.9, Cost 47.7), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Cardiovascular Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,810 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 3,033 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1619908878 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Cardiovascular Disease Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 07/06/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
73.2773
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
44.8928
Quality
47.6995
Cost
83
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Christine Gerula, 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.
University Physician Associates OF New Jersey Inc
Newark, 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 Christine Gerula, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$563
Largest payer
ShockWave Medical, 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 · Typical
Christine Gerula, M.D. - brand share 20.0%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician average
20% brand-name claims vs 79% generic, on 3,558 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.
3,558
Total Claims
$975K
Total Drug Cost
374
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 7,703
- Total Day Supply
- 229,903
- Brand vs Generic
- 20% brand / 79% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $860K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $115K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.47
- Gender Split
- 53% female / 47% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 67, 65-74: 163, 75-84: 112, 85+: 32
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Christine Gerula, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
445 claims
- Carvedilol
Carvedilol
302 claims
- Entresto
Entresto
239 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
215 claims
- Ezetimibe 153
Ezetimibe
153 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate 147
Amlodipine Besylate
147 claims
- Clopidogrel 135
Clopidogrel
135 claims
- Eliquis 122
Eliquis
122 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 445 |
| Carvedilol | 302 |
| Entresto Sacubitril/Valsartan | 239 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 215 |
| Ezetimibe | 153 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 147 |
| Clopidogrel Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 135 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 122 |
| Losartan Potassium | 115 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 97 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Overview
How Christine Gerula, M.D. fits within the Cardiovascular Disease Physician landscape nationally.
24,810
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Cardiovascular Disease Physician
3,033
Avg Claims per Provider
Christine Gerula, M.D.'s 3,558 claims are above the specialty average of 3,033.
Nearby Cardiovascular 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 Gerula.
Dr. Kariann Abbate
MD
Ridgewood, NJ
Dr. Rachel Abboud
DO
Paterson, NJ
Dr. Mary Abed
M.D.
Jersey City, NJ
Dr. Andrew Adelsheimer
MD
New Providence, NJ
Dr. Baback Adibi
M.D.
Teaneck, NJ
Compare Cardiovascular Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Christine Gerula, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Christine Gerula, M.D. specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in Newark, New Jersey. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Christine Gerula, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Christine Gerula, M.D. wrote 3,558 Medicare Part D claims totaling $975K in drug costs for 374 beneficiaries.
What is Christine Gerula, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Christine Gerula, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 73.3/100 (Quality: 44.9, Cost: 47.7). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Christine Gerula, M.D. located? ▼
Christine Gerula, M.D. is located at 90 BERGEN ST, Newark, NJ, 07103. Phone: (973) 972-2573.
What is Christine Gerula, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Christine Gerula, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619908878, issued on 07/06/2006.
Does Christine Gerula, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Christine Gerula, M.D.'s prescribing is 20% brand-name and 79% generic drugs by claim count, with $860K in brand drug costs.
How many Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 24,810 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider writes 3,033 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Christine Gerula, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Christine Gerula, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Carvedilol, Entresto. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Christine Gerula, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Christine Gerula, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,558 Part D claims and 374 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Christine Gerula, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Christine Gerula, M.D.'s NPI is 1619908878 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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