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2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1164587341 M.D.
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Internal Medicine Physician in Westerly, Rhode Island.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 172,858 in Internal Medicine 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 206 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
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 Dotolo, M.D. filed 5,213 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in Westerly, Rhode Island, prescribing 83% generic.
- 5K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 83%
- generic prescribing
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 Dotolo, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
5,213 Top 6% higher than 94% 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
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Joseph Dotolo, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Joseph Dotolo, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Internal Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
5,213 92% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Rhode Island
How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Rhode Island 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 Internal Medicine Physician. 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 Dotolo, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 27 CRESTVIEW DR, Westerly, RI, 02891, with a listed phone of (401) 596-2277. NPI 1164587341 was issued on 12/27/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 5,213 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 206 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $499K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 83% generic by claim count.
Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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 | 1164587341 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Internal Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 12/27/2006 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Joseph Dotolo, M.D. - brand share 16.0%
Internal Medicine Physician average
16% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 5,213 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.
5,213
Total Claims
$499K
Total Drug Cost
206
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 9,060
- Total Day Supply
- 262,803
- Brand vs Generic
- 16% brand / 83% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $406K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $92K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 161
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 78.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.47
- Gender Split
- 50% female / 50% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Joseph Dotolo, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
383 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
364 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
254 claims
- Furosemide
Furosemide
191 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
176 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate 148
Amlodipine Besylate
148 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium 141
Pantoprazole Sodium
141 claims
- Losartan Potassium 129
Losartan Potassium
129 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 383 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 364 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 254 |
| Furosemide | 191 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 176 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 148 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 141 |
| Losartan Potassium | 129 |
| Gabapentin | 123 |
| Omeprazole | 118 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Internal Medicine Physician Overview
How Joseph Dotolo, M.D. fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider
Joseph Dotolo, M.D.'s 5,213 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.
Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Rhode Island
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Rhode Island, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Dotolo.
Dr. Salvatore Abbruzzese
D.O. PC
Wakefield, RI
Dr. Thaer Abdelfattah
M.D.
Providence, RI
Dr. Azamat Abdyraimov
MD
Providence, RI
Dr. Marie Abejuela
MD
Providence, RI
Dr. Joanna Abi Chebl
MD
Providence, RI
Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joseph Dotolo, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Joseph Dotolo, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in Westerly, Rhode Island. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Joseph Dotolo, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Joseph Dotolo, M.D. wrote 5,213 Medicare Part D claims totaling $499K in drug costs for 206 beneficiaries.
Where is Joseph Dotolo, M.D. located? ▼
Joseph Dotolo, M.D. is located at 27 CRESTVIEW DR, Westerly, RI, 02891. Phone: (401) 596-2277.
What is Joseph Dotolo, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Joseph Dotolo, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164587341, issued on 12/27/2006.
Does Joseph Dotolo, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Joseph Dotolo, M.D.'s prescribing is 16% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $406K in brand drug costs.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Joseph Dotolo, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Joseph Dotolo, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Eliquis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Joseph Dotolo, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Joseph Dotolo, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,213 Part D claims and 206 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Joseph Dotolo, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Joseph Dotolo, M.D.'s NPI is 1164587341 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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