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ELISABETH COHN-GELWASSER, M.D.

Legal Medicine in PEMBROKE PINES, Florida. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 253 beneficiaries · Legal Medicine avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$33.64
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ELISABETH COHN-GELWASSER, M.D. filed 2,952 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Legal Medicine in PEMBROKE PINES, Florida, prescribing 88% generic.

3K
Part D claims, 2023
88%
generic prescribing
$33.64
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

ELISABETH COHN-GELWASSER, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

2,952 Top 12% higher than 88% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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

What does the federal data show about ELISABETH COHN-GELWASSER, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/14/2006

NPI 1255436176

Primary specialty

Legal Medicine

Niche

1,067 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,952 5% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,821

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Legal Medicine compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers

Legal Medicine share within Florida

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Legal Medicine (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Legal Medicine ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Legal Medicine) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Legal Medicine) — 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).

ELISABETH COHN-GELWASSER, M.D. is a Legal Medicine provider practicing in PEMBROKE PINES, Florida, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1255436176. 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.

ELISABETH COHN-GELWASSER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Legal Medicine provider holding M.D. credentials at 2209 N UNIVERSITY DR, PEMBROKE PINES, FL, 33024, with a listed phone of (954) 966-5700. NPI 1255436176 was issued on 09/14/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COHN-GELWASSER 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 2,952 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 253 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $306K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% 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.

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

2209 N UNIVERSITY DR
PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33024

Provider Details

NPI 1255436176
Specialty Legal Medicine
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/14/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ELISABETH COHN-GELWASSER, 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.

ASSOCIATESMD MEDICAL GROUP INC
DAVIE, FL

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 ELISABETH COHN-GELWASSER, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$34

Largest payer

Exact Sciences Corporation

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.

License & disciplinary context — Florida FLDOH 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to ELISABETH COHN-GELWASSER, M.D.. To verify ELISABETH COHN-GELWASSER, M.D.'s current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases

FLDOH publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

ELISABETH COHN-GELWASSER, M.D. — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 2,952 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.

2,952
Total Claims
$306K
Total Drug Cost
253
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,851
Total Day Supply
200,519
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$247K
Generic Drug Cost
$57K
Antibiotic Claims
109

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.48
Gender Split
74% female / 26% male
Age Distribution
<65: 22, 65-74: 116, 75-84: 85, 85+: 30

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
247
Amlodipine Besylate
210
Levothyroxine Sodium
174
Rosuvastatin Calcium
128
Metformin Hcl
110
Lisinopril
106
Losartan Potassium
98
Pantoprazole Sodium
70
Omeprazole
62
Metoprolol Succinate
60

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

Legal Medicine Overview

How ELISABETH COHN-GELWASSER, M.D. 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

ELISABETH COHN-GELWASSER, M.D.'s 2,952 claims are above the specialty average of 2,821.

Nearby Legal Medicine Providers in Florida

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Florida, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as COHN-GELWASSER.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ELISABETH COHN-GELWASSER, M.D.'s specialty?
ELISABETH COHN-GELWASSER, M.D. specializes in Legal Medicine and practices in PEMBROKE PINES, Florida. Credentials: M.D..
How much does ELISABETH COHN-GELWASSER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ELISABETH COHN-GELWASSER, M.D. wrote 2,952 Medicare Part D claims totaling $306K in drug costs for 253 beneficiaries.
Where is ELISABETH COHN-GELWASSER, M.D. located?
ELISABETH COHN-GELWASSER, M.D. is located at 2209 N UNIVERSITY DR, PEMBROKE PINES, FL, 33024. Phone: (954) 966-5700.
What is ELISABETH COHN-GELWASSER, M.D.'s NPI number?
ELISABETH COHN-GELWASSER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255436176, issued on 09/14/2006.
Does ELISABETH COHN-GELWASSER, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ELISABETH COHN-GELWASSER, M.D.'s prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $247K 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 ELISABETH COHN-GELWASSER, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ELISABETH COHN-GELWASSER, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ELISABETH COHN-GELWASSER, M.D. accept Medicare?
ELISABETH COHN-GELWASSER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,952 Part D claims and 253 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ELISABETH COHN-GELWASSER, M.D.'s credentials?
ELISABETH COHN-GELWASSER, M.D.'s NPI is 1255436176 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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