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JULIE CANTATORE-FRANCIS, MD

Legal Medicine in SHELTON, Connecticut. 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
270
Medicare Part D claims · 115 beneficiaries · Legal Medicine avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$20.9K
127 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JULIE CANTATORE-FRANCIS, MD filed 270 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Legal Medicine in SHELTON, Connecticut, prescribing 93% generic.

270
Part D claims, 2023
93%
generic prescribing
$20.9K
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.

JULIE CANTATORE-FRANCIS, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

270 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about JULIE CANTATORE-FRANCIS, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/20/2007

NPI 1235334913

Primary specialty

Legal Medicine

Niche

1,067 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

270 90% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,821

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Legal Medicine compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Legal Medicine share within Connecticut

1. Legal Medicine42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Legal Medicine share within Connecticut

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

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).

JULIE CANTATORE-FRANCIS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Legal Medicine provider holding MD credentials at 4 CORPORATE DR, SHELTON, CT, 06484, with a listed phone of (203) 538-5682. NPI 1235334913 was issued on 06/20/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CANTATORE-FRANCIS 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 270 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 115 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $31K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% 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.

Legal Medicine is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,067 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 2,821 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

4 CORPORATE DR
SHELTON, CT 06484

Provider Details

NPI 1235334913
Specialty Legal Medicine
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/20/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JULIE CANTATORE-FRANCIS, 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.

CONNECTICUT SKINHEALTH LLP
NORWALK, 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 JULIE CANTATORE-FRANCIS, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$20.9K

Largest payer

Verrica 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 · Generic-heavy

JULIE CANTATORE-FRANCIS, MD — brand share 7.0%
Specialty average (est.)

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 270 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.

270
Total Claims
$31K
Total Drug Cost
115
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
281
Total Day Supply
6,869
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$21K
Generic Drug Cost
$10K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.81
Gender Split
86% female / 14% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JULIE CANTATORE-FRANCIS, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Triamcinolone Acetonide
35
Ketoconazole
27
Mupirocin
26
Clobetasol Propionate
21
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
18
Hydroxyzine Hcl
15
Fluorouracil
12
Hydrocortisone
12
Ciclopirox
Ciclopirox Olamine
11

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

Legal Medicine Overview

How JULIE CANTATORE-FRANCIS, MD fits within the Legal Medicine landscape nationally.

1,067
Legal Medicine Providers in US
51
States with Legal Medicine
2,821
Avg Claims per Provider

JULIE CANTATORE-FRANCIS, MD's 270 claims are below the specialty average of 2,821.

Nearby Legal Medicine Providers in Connecticut

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Connecticut, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as CANTATORE-FRANCIS.

Compare Legal Medicine nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JULIE CANTATORE-FRANCIS, MD's specialty?
JULIE CANTATORE-FRANCIS, MD specializes in Legal Medicine and practices in SHELTON, Connecticut. Credentials: MD.
How much does JULIE CANTATORE-FRANCIS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JULIE CANTATORE-FRANCIS, MD wrote 270 Medicare Part D claims totaling $31K in drug costs for 115 beneficiaries.
Where is JULIE CANTATORE-FRANCIS, MD located?
JULIE CANTATORE-FRANCIS, MD is located at 4 CORPORATE DR, SHELTON, CT, 06484. Phone: (203) 538-5682.
What is JULIE CANTATORE-FRANCIS, MD's NPI number?
JULIE CANTATORE-FRANCIS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235334913, issued on 06/20/2007.
Does JULIE CANTATORE-FRANCIS, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JULIE CANTATORE-FRANCIS, MD's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $21K in brand drug costs.
How many Legal Medicine providers are there in the US?
There are 1,067 Legal Medicine providers across 51 states in the US. The average Legal Medicine provider writes 2,821 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JULIE CANTATORE-FRANCIS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JULIE CANTATORE-FRANCIS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Triamcinolone Acetonide, Ketoconazole, Mupirocin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JULIE CANTATORE-FRANCIS, MD accept Medicare?
JULIE CANTATORE-FRANCIS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 270 Part D claims and 115 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JULIE CANTATORE-FRANCIS, MD's credentials?
JULIE CANTATORE-FRANCIS, MD's NPI is 1235334913 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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