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2026 NPPES data Rheumatology Physician NPI 1619940327 MD
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Rheumatology Physician in Waterbury, Connecticut.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 6,200 in Rheumatology 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 305 beneficiaries · Rheumatology Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
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
David Podell, MD filed 2,176 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Rheumatology Physician in Waterbury, Connecticut, prescribing 89% generic.
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 89%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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David Podell, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
2,176 Top 15% higher than 85% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
David Podell, 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 David Podell, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Rheumatology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
2,176 6% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Connecticut
How Rheumatology Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Rheumatology Physician. Verify directly:
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).
David Podell, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Rheumatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 64 ROBBINS ST, Waterbury, CT, 06708, with a listed phone of (203) 573-7281. NPI 1619940327 was issued on 02/12/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,176 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 305 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.6 million in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.0%.
Rheumatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,200 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 2,054 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 | 1619940327 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Rheumatology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 02/12/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where David Podell, 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.
Windsor Hospital Corporation
Windsor, VT
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
David Podell, MD - brand share 11.0%
Rheumatology Physician average
11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 2,176 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.
2,176
Total Claims
$1.6M
Total Drug Cost
305
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 4,258
- Total Day Supply
- 125,552
- Brand vs Generic
- 11% brand / 89% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $1.5M
- Generic Drug Cost
- $72K
- Opioid Claims
- 174 (8.0% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 34
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.58
- Gender Split
- 70% female / 30% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 33, 65-74: 127, 75-84: 113, 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 David Podell, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Methotrexate
Methotrexate
271 claims
- Hydroxychloroquine…
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate
251 claims
- Prednisone
Prednisone
219 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
188 claims
- Tramadol Hcl 78
Tramadol Hcl
78 claims
- Leucovorin Calcium 69
Leucovorin Calcium
69 claims
- Leflunomide 66
Leflunomide
66 claims
- Alendronate Sodium 65
Alendronate Sodium
65 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Methotrexate Methotrexate Sodium | 271 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 251 |
| Prednisone | 219 |
| Gabapentin | 188 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 78 |
| Leucovorin Calcium | 69 |
| Leflunomide | 66 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 65 |
| Allopurinol | 59 |
| Meloxicam | 49 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Rheumatology Physician Overview
How David Podell, MD fits within the Rheumatology Physician landscape nationally.
6,200
Rheumatology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Rheumatology Physician
2,054
Avg Claims per Provider
David Podell, MD's 2,176 claims are above the specialty average of 2,054.
Nearby Rheumatology Physician Providers in Connecticut
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Connecticut, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Podell.
Dr. Crispin Abarientos
M.D.
Middletown, CT
Dr. Aryeh Abeles
M.D.
Meriden, CT
Dr. Micha Abeles
M.D.
Meriden, CT
Dr. Jackilyn Annelli
PA
Norwich, CT
Dr. Sandra Apenteng
MD
Glastonbury, CT
Compare Rheumatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Connecticut medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is David Podell, MD's specialty? ▼
David Podell, MD specializes in Rheumatology Physician and practices in Waterbury, Connecticut. Credentials: MD.
How much does David Podell, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, David Podell, MD wrote 2,176 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.6M in drug costs for 305 beneficiaries.
Where is David Podell, MD located? ▼
David Podell, MD is located at 64 ROBBINS ST, Waterbury, CT, 06708. Phone: (203) 573-7281.
What is David Podell, MD's NPI number? ▼
David Podell, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619940327, issued on 02/12/2006.
Does David Podell, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
David Podell, MD's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.5M in brand drug costs.
Does David Podell, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, David Podell, MD had 174 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.0%.
How many Rheumatology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 6,200 Rheumatology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Rheumatology Physician provider writes 2,054 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does David Podell, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, David Podell, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Methotrexate, Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate, Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does David Podell, MD accept Medicare? ▼
David Podell, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,176 Part D claims and 305 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify David Podell, MD's credentials? ▼
David Podell, MD's NPI is 1619940327 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
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.
- 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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