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2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist/Technologist NPI 1336276385 M.D.
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Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist/Technologist in Denver, Colorado.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 86 in Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist/Technologist, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 471 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist/Technologist avg: 5K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$81.09
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Joseph Abruzzo, M.D. filed 2,237 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist/Technologist in Denver, Colorado, prescribing 85% generic.
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 85%
- generic prescribing
- $81.09
- 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.
Joseph Abruzzo, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
2,237 Top 15% higher than 85% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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 Joseph Abruzzo, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist/Technologist
Medicare Part D claims
2,237 55% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Colorado
How Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist/Technologist compares to other specialties among Colorado providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist/Technologist. Verify directly:
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).
Joseph Abruzzo, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist/Technologist provider holding M.D. credentials at 2045 N FRANKLIN ST, Denver, CO, 80205, with a listed phone of (303) 338-4545. NPI 1336276385 was issued on 02/27/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,237 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 471 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $471K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count.
Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist/Technologist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 86 enrolled providers across 23 states and an average of 4,921 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 | 1336276385 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist/Technologist |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 02/27/2007 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Joseph Abruzzo, 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.
Colorado Permanente Medical Group PC
Lone Tree, CO
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 Joseph Abruzzo, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$81
Largest payer
Abbott Laboratories
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
Joseph Abruzzo, M.D. - brand share 15.0%
Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist/Technologist average
15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 2,237 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.
2,237
Total Claims
$471K
Total Drug Cost
471
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 5,972
- Total Day Supply
- 178,144
- Brand vs Generic
- 15% brand / 85% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $435K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $37K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 21
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 76.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.72
- Gender Split
- 38% female / 62% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 13, 65-74: 179, 75-84: 195, 85+: 84
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Joseph Abruzzo, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
247 claims
- Carvedilol
Carvedilol
173 claims
- Metoprolol Tartrate
Metoprolol Tartrate
171 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
147 claims
- Furosemide
Furosemide
122 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
120 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
115 claims
- Pradaxa 98
Pradaxa
98 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 247 |
| Carvedilol | 173 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 171 |
| Losartan Potassium | 147 |
| Furosemide | 122 |
| Lisinopril | 120 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 115 |
| Pradaxa Dabigatran Etexilate Mesylate | 98 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 84 |
| Torsemide | 83 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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How Joseph Abruzzo, M.D. fits within the Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist/Technologist landscape nationally.
86
Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist/Technologist Providers in US
23
States with Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist/Technologist
4,921
Avg Claims per Provider
Joseph Abruzzo, M.D.'s 2,237 claims are below the specialty average of 4,921.
Nearby Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist/Technologist Providers in Colorado
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Colorado, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Abruzzo.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joseph Abruzzo, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Joseph Abruzzo, M.D. specializes in Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist/Technologist and practices in Denver, Colorado. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Joseph Abruzzo, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Joseph Abruzzo, M.D. wrote 2,237 Medicare Part D claims totaling $471K in drug costs for 471 beneficiaries.
Where is Joseph Abruzzo, M.D. located? ▼
Joseph Abruzzo, M.D. is located at 2045 N FRANKLIN ST, Denver, CO, 80205. Phone: (303) 338-4545.
What is Joseph Abruzzo, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Joseph Abruzzo, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336276385, issued on 02/27/2007.
Does Joseph Abruzzo, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Joseph Abruzzo, M.D.'s prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $435K in brand drug costs.
How many Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist/Technologist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 86 Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist/Technologist providers across 23 states in the US. The average Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist/Technologist provider writes 4,921 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Joseph Abruzzo, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Joseph Abruzzo, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Carvedilol, Metoprolol Tartrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Joseph Abruzzo, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Joseph Abruzzo, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,237 Part D claims and 471 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Joseph Abruzzo, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Joseph Abruzzo, M.D.'s NPI is 1336276385 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.
- 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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