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2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1518993302 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Harvey Kramer, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Danbury, 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 24,810 in Cardiovascular Disease 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
11K
Medicare Part D claims · 1K beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
94.2/100
▲ 11 pts above national avg 83.5 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$13.6K
36 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Harvey Kramer, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 94.2/100 - above the 83.5 national average - and filed 11,429 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 94.2/100
- MIPS score · +11 vs avg
- 11K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 86%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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.
Harvey Kramer, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
94 ≥ 73rd percentile 73% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Harvey Kramer, M.D. sits
This provider among cardiovascular disease physician peers
Across the 7,999 cardiovascular disease physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Harvey Kramer, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 97% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 74% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Each dot is one cardiovascular disease physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Harvey Kramer, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Harvey Kramer, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 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 Harvey Kramer, M.D.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Medicare Part D claims
11,429 277% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
94.2/100 10.7 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Connecticut
How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Harvey Kramer, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Cardiovascular Disease Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 94.2/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
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).
Harvey Kramer, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 27 HOSPITAL AVE, Danbury, CT, 06810, with a listed phone of (203) 797-7155. NPI 1518993302 was issued on 06/23/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 11,429 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 1,215 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2.1 million in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 94.2/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 78.3), compared with the 83.5 average among clinicians with a measured score.
Cardiovascular Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,810 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 3,033 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 | 1518993302 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Cardiovascular Disease Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/23/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
94.2464
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
78.2615
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Harvey Kramer, 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.
Nuvance Health Medical Practice CT Inc
Southbury, 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).
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 Harvey Kramer, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$13.6K
Largest payer
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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
Harvey Kramer, M.D. - brand share 14.0%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician average
14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 11,429 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.
11,429
Total Claims
$2.1M
Total Drug Cost
1,215
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 31,480
- Total Day Supply
- 942,553
- Brand vs Generic
- 14% brand / 86% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $1.9M
- Generic Drug Cost
- $254K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 77.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.27
- Gender Split
- 49% female / 51% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 25, 65-74: 441, 75-84: 487, 85+: 262
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Harvey Kramer, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
1,408 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
1,306 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
1,298 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
1,178 claims
- Ezetimibe
Ezetimibe
887 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
777 claims
- Hydrochlorothiazide 499
Hydrochlorothiazide
499 claims
- Lisinopril 399
Lisinopril
399 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 1,408 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 1,306 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 1,298 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 1,178 |
| Ezetimibe | 887 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 777 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 499 |
| Lisinopril | 399 |
| Spironolactone | 291 |
| Losartan Potassium | 259 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Overview
How Harvey Kramer, M.D. fits within the Cardiovascular Disease Physician landscape nationally.
24,810
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Cardiovascular Disease Physician
3,033
Avg Claims per Provider
Harvey Kramer, M.D.'s 11,429 claims are above the specialty average of 3,033.
Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in Connecticut
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Connecticut, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Kramer.
One of 431 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers enrolled in Connecticut, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Binny Abraham
M.D.
New Haven, CT
Dr. Joseph Abreu
MD
Torrington, CT
Dr. Sneha Agarwalla
MD
Bloomfield, CT
Dr. Elliot Agin
M.D.
Milford, CT
Dr. Keshava Aithal
MD
Middletown, CT
Compare Cardiovascular Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harvey Kramer, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Harvey Kramer, M.D. specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in Danbury, Connecticut. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Harvey Kramer, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Harvey Kramer, M.D. wrote 11,429 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.1M in drug costs for 1,215 beneficiaries.
What is Harvey Kramer, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Harvey Kramer, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.2/100 (Quality: 78.3). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Harvey Kramer, M.D. located? ▼
Harvey Kramer, M.D. is located at 27 HOSPITAL AVE, Danbury, CT, 06810. Phone: (203) 797-7155.
What is Harvey Kramer, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Harvey Kramer, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518993302, issued on 06/23/2006.
Does Harvey Kramer, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Harvey Kramer, M.D.'s prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.9M in brand drug costs.
How many Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 24,810 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider writes 3,033 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Harvey Kramer, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Harvey Kramer, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Rosuvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Harvey Kramer, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Harvey Kramer, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 11,429 Part D claims and 1,215 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Harvey Kramer, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Harvey Kramer, M.D.'s NPI is 1518993302 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 (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- 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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