2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1437197712 MD
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JOSEPH CATANZARO, MD

Specialist in GREENVILLE, South Carolina. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 542 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$432.23
19 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JOSEPH CATANZARO, MD is a Specialist ([object Object]) practicing in GREENVILLE, South Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 542 beneficiaries — 4% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $432.23 across 19 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JOSEPH CATANZARO, MD filed 1,069 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across GREENVILLE, South Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

JOSEPH CATANZARO, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/02/2006

NPI 1437197712

Primary specialty

Specialist

High-volume

69,658 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,069 27% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,474

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Specialist compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Specialist share within South Carolina

1. Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Specialist share within South Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

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JOSEPH CATANZARO, MD is a Specialist provider practicing in GREENVILLE, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1437197712. 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.

JOSEPH CATANZARO, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding MD credentials at 28 MEDICAL RIDGE DR, GREENVILLE, SC, 29605, with a listed phone of (864) 271-7440. NPI 1437197712 was issued on 06/02/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CATANZARO 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 1,069 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 542 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $86K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% 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.

Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,658 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 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

28 MEDICAL RIDGE DR
GREENVILLE, SC 29605

Provider Details

NPI 1437197712
Specialty Specialist
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/02/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOSEPH CATANZARO, MD 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.

DERMATOLOGY ASSOCIATES LLC
GREENVILLE, SC

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 CATANZARO, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$432

Largest payer

Janssen Biotech, 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 · Generic-heavy

JOSEPH CATANZARO, MD — brand share 4.0%
Specialty average (est.)

4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 1,069 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.

1,069
Total Claims
$86K
Total Drug Cost
542
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,203
Total Day Supply
28,622
Brand vs Generic
4% brand / 96% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$52K
Generic Drug Cost
$35K
Antibiotic Claims
201

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.99
Gender Split
33% female / 67% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Fluorouracil
158
Cephalexin
111
Ketoconazole
109
Betamethasone Valerate
79
Betamethasone Dipropionate
78
Triamcinolone Acetonide
74
Doxycycline Hyclate
69
Hydrocortisone
68
Clobetasol Propionate
33
Mupirocin
32

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

Specialist Overview

How JOSEPH CATANZARO, MD fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.

69,658
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider

JOSEPH CATANZARO, MD's 1,069 claims are below the specialty average of 1,474.

Nearby Specialist Providers in South Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as CATANZARO.

Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSEPH CATANZARO, MD's specialty?
JOSEPH CATANZARO, MD specializes in Specialist and practices in GREENVILLE, South Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does JOSEPH CATANZARO, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOSEPH CATANZARO, MD wrote 1,069 Medicare Part D claims totaling $86K in drug costs for 542 beneficiaries.
Where is JOSEPH CATANZARO, MD located?
JOSEPH CATANZARO, MD is located at 28 MEDICAL RIDGE DR, GREENVILLE, SC, 29605. Phone: (864) 271-7440.
What is JOSEPH CATANZARO, MD's NPI number?
JOSEPH CATANZARO, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437197712, issued on 06/02/2006.
Does JOSEPH CATANZARO, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOSEPH CATANZARO, MD's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $52K in brand drug costs.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 69,658 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOSEPH CATANZARO, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOSEPH CATANZARO, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Fluorouracil, Cephalexin, Ketoconazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOSEPH CATANZARO, MD accept Medicare?
JOSEPH CATANZARO, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,069 Part D claims and 542 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOSEPH CATANZARO, MD's credentials?
JOSEPH CATANZARO, MD's NPI is 1437197712 with credentials MD. 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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