NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1962664706 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Edsell Bernardo, M.D.
Internal Medicine Physician in Westerly, Rhode Island.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 174,792 in Internal Medicine 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
7K
Medicare Part D claims · 1K beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Edsell Bernardo, M.D. filed 7,239 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as an Internal Medicine Physician in Westerly, Rhode Island, prescribing 92% generic.
- 7K
- Part D claims, 2024
- 92%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
- ≥96th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Edsell Bernardo, M.D.
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1962664706), first enumerated 07/01/2008.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 7,239 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Board certification signal
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1962664706 · Internal Medicine Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MEGA · RX-MID · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1962664706
- ENUM-MID 2008
- TAX-MEGA 175K Internal Medicine
- RX-MID 7,239
- BOOK-LIGHT 1,080 in Rhode Island
- PHOTO-ENUM Sean McCarthy · 2008
Edsell Bernardo, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
7,239 ≥ 96th percentile 96% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Edsell Bernardo, 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 Edsell Bernardo, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Internal Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
7,239 160% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Rhode Island
How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Rhode Island providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1962664706 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Internal Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/01/2008 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Edsell Bernardo, 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.
Permanente Medical Group Inc
Santa Clara, CA
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 · Generic-heavy
Edsell Bernardo, M.D. - brand share 7.0%
Internal Medicine Physician average
7% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 7,239 2024 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 2024.
7,239
Total Claims
$273K
Total Drug Cost
1,145
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 17,973.932
- Total Day Supply
- 517,281
- Brand vs Generic
- 7% brand / 92% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $150K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $121K
- Opioid Claims
- 223 (3.1% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 262
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.29
- Gender Split
- 53% female / 47% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 50, 65-74: 532, 75-84: 405, 85+: 158
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Edsell Bernardo, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
542 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
424 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
394 claims
- Lisinopril 208
Lisinopril
208 claims
- Tamsulosin Hcl 186
Tamsulosin Hcl
186 claims
- Metformin Hcl 176
Metformin Hcl
176 claims
- Famotidine 172
Famotidine
172 claims
- Glipizide 170
Glipizide
170 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 542 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 424 |
| Losartan Potassium | 394 |
| Lisinopril | 208 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 186 |
| Metformin Hcl | 176 |
| Famotidine | 172 |
| Glipizide | 170 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 163 |
| Atenolol | 157 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Internal Medicine Physician Overview
How Edsell Bernardo, M.D. fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
174,792
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,785
Avg Claims per Provider
Edsell Bernardo, M.D.'s 7,239 claims are above the specialty average of 2,785.
Nationwide Internal Medicine Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Bernardo, both outside Rhode Island so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2008)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Rhode Island
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Rhode Island, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Bernardo.
One of 1,080 Internal Medicine Physician providers enrolled in Rhode Island, 5 are shown here.
Salvatore Abbruzzese
D.O. PC
Wakefield, RI
Dr. Azamat Abdyraimov
MD
Providence, RI
Dr. Marie Abejuela
MD
Providence, RI
Dr. Joanna Abi Chebl
MD
Providence, RI
Dr. Reshma Abraham
MD
Warwick, RI
Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edsell Bernardo, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Edsell Bernardo, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in Westerly, Rhode Island. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Edsell Bernardo, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Edsell Bernardo, M.D. wrote 7,239 Medicare Part D claims totaling $273K in drug costs for 1,145 beneficiaries.
Where is Edsell Bernardo, M.D. located? ▼
Edsell Bernardo, M.D. is located at 46 WELLS ST, Westerly, RI, 02891. Phone: (401) 596-0174.
What is Edsell Bernardo, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Edsell Bernardo, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962664706, issued on 07/01/2008.
Does Edsell Bernardo, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Edsell Bernardo, M.D.'s prescribing is 7% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $150K in brand drug costs.
Does Edsell Bernardo, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Edsell Bernardo, M.D. had 223 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.1%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 174,792 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,785 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Edsell Bernardo, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Edsell Bernardo, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Edsell Bernardo, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Edsell Bernardo, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 7,239 Part D claims and 1,145 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Edsell Bernardo, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Edsell Bernardo, M.D.'s NPI is 1962664706 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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