NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program NPI 1487910410 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Essam Nakhla, M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program 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 351,014 in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program, 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
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 780 beneficiaries · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program avg: 488
Generic prescribing
78%
generic claims · 22% 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
Essam Nakhla, M.D. filed 5,838 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in Waterbury, Connecticut, prescribing 78% generic.
- 6K
- Part D claims, 2024
- 78%
- generic prescribing
- ≥95th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Essam Nakhla, 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 1487910410), first enumerated 04/04/2012.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 5,838 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
2 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliations on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1487910410 · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MEGA · RX-MID · BOOK-MID · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1487910410
- ENUM-MID 2012
- TAX-MEGA 351K Student in
- RX-MID 5,838
- BOOK-MID 6,669 in Connecticut
- PHOTO-ENUM Leigh Anne Bressler · 2012
Essam Nakhla, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
5,838 ≥ 95th percentile 95% 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
What does the federal data show about Essam Nakhla, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Medicare Part D claims
5,838 12× vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Connecticut
How Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program compares to other specialties among Connecticut 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 | 1487910410 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/04/2012 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Essam Nakhla, 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.
Cardiology Associates OF Greater Waterbury, LLC
Waterbury, CT
Prospect CT Medical Foundation Inc
Waterbury, CT
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
Essam Nakhla, M.D. - brand share 22.0%
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program average
22% brand-name claims vs 78% generic, on 5,838 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.
5,838
Total Claims
$1.7M
Total Drug Cost
780
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 15,455.5
- Total Day Supply
- 461,738
- Brand vs Generic
- 22% brand / 78% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $1.6M
- Generic Drug Cost
- $68K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 25
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.62
- Gender Split
- 49% female / 51% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 62, 65-74: 331, 75-84: 267, 85+: 120
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Essam Nakhla, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Eliquis
Eliquis
625 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
615 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
421 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
371 claims
- Furosemide
Furosemide
354 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
347 claims
- Carvedilol
Carvedilol
278 claims
- Metoprolol Tartrate 215
Metoprolol Tartrate
215 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Eliquis Apixaban | 625 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 615 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 421 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 371 |
| Furosemide | 354 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 347 |
| Carvedilol | 278 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 215 |
| Losartan Potassium | 177 |
| Xarelto Rivaroxaban | 173 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Overview
How Essam Nakhla, M.D. fits within the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program landscape nationally.
351,014
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in US
55
States with Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
488
Avg Claims per Provider
Essam Nakhla, M.D.'s 5,838 claims are above the specialty average of 488.
Nationwide Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Nakhla, both outside Connecticut so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2012)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in Connecticut
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Connecticut, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Nakhla.
One of 6,669 Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers enrolled in Connecticut, 5 are shown here.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Essam Nakhla, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Essam Nakhla, M.D. specializes in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program and practices in Waterbury, Connecticut. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Essam Nakhla, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Essam Nakhla, M.D. wrote 5,838 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.7M in drug costs for 780 beneficiaries.
Where is Essam Nakhla, M.D. located? ▼
Essam Nakhla, M.D. is located at 455 CHASE PKWY, Waterbury, CT, 06708. Phone: (203) 573-1435.
What is Essam Nakhla, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Essam Nakhla, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487910410, issued on 04/04/2012.
Does Essam Nakhla, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Essam Nakhla, M.D.'s prescribing is 22% brand-name and 78% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.6M in brand drug costs.
How many Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 351,014 Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers across 55 states in the US. The average Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider writes 488 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Essam Nakhla, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Essam Nakhla, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Eliquis, Metoprolol Succinate, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Essam Nakhla, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Essam Nakhla, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,838 Part D claims and 780 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Essam Nakhla, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Essam Nakhla, M.D.'s NPI is 1487910410 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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