2026 NPPES data Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1326082538 M.D.
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EDWARD BERMAN, M.D.

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in RIDGEFIELD, Connecticut. 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
8K
Medicare Part D claims · 354 beneficiaries · Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 4K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$215.26
13 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: EDWARD BERMAN, M.D. is a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in RIDGEFIELD, Connecticut with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 8K claims across 354 beneficiaries — 12% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $215.26 across 13 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: EDWARD BERMAN, M.D. filed 8,295 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across RIDGEFIELD, Connecticut. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

EDWARD BERMAN, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

EDWARD BERMAN, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/16/2006

NPI 1326082538

Primary specialty

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician

Niche

4,161 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

8,295 86% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 4,450

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Connecticut

1. Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Connecticut

Specialty board-certification context

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

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Geriatric Medicine (Internal 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).

EDWARD BERMAN, M.D. is a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider practicing in RIDGEFIELD, Connecticut, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1326082538. 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.

EDWARD BERMAN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 30 PROSPECT ST, RIDGEFIELD, CT, 06877, with a listed phone of (203) 438-0364. NPI 1326082538 was issued on 06/16/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BERMAN 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 8,295 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 354 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $626K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.4%. 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.

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 4,161 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 4,450 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

30 PROSPECT ST
RIDGEFIELD, CT 06877

Provider Details

NPI 1326082538
Specialty Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/16/2006

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 EDWARD BERMAN, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$215

Largest payer

Lundbeck LLC

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

EDWARD BERMAN, M.D. — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 8,295 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.

8,295
Total Claims
$626K
Total Drug Cost
354
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
11,056
Total Day Supply
295,030
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$372K
Generic Drug Cost
$250K
Opioid Claims
31 (0.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
153

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
78.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.66
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male
Age Distribution
<65: 15, 65-74: 100, 75-84: 133, 85+: 106

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
487
Amlodipine Besylate
308
Trazodone Hcl
265
Furosemide
257
Levothyroxine Sodium
247
Quetiapine Fumarate
231
Gabapentin
221
Pantoprazole Sodium
182
Metoprolol Tartrate
181
Lisinopril
177

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

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview

How EDWARD BERMAN, M.D. fits within the Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

4,161
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
4,450
Avg Claims per Provider

EDWARD BERMAN, M.D.'s 8,295 claims are above the specialty average of 4,450.

Nearby Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Connecticut

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

Compare Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is EDWARD BERMAN, M.D.'s specialty?
EDWARD BERMAN, M.D. specializes in Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in RIDGEFIELD, Connecticut. Credentials: M.D..
How much does EDWARD BERMAN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, EDWARD BERMAN, M.D. wrote 8,295 Medicare Part D claims totaling $626K in drug costs for 354 beneficiaries.
Where is EDWARD BERMAN, M.D. located?
EDWARD BERMAN, M.D. is located at 30 PROSPECT ST, RIDGEFIELD, CT, 06877. Phone: (203) 438-0364.
What is EDWARD BERMAN, M.D.'s NPI number?
EDWARD BERMAN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326082538, issued on 06/16/2006.
Does EDWARD BERMAN, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
EDWARD BERMAN, M.D.'s prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $372K in brand drug costs.
Does EDWARD BERMAN, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, EDWARD BERMAN, M.D. had 31 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.4%.
How many Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 4,161 Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 4,450 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does EDWARD BERMAN, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, EDWARD BERMAN, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Trazodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does EDWARD BERMAN, M.D. accept Medicare?
EDWARD BERMAN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 8,295 Part D claims and 354 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify EDWARD BERMAN, M.D.'s credentials?
EDWARD BERMAN, M.D.'s NPI is 1326082538 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.

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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