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2026 NPPES data Forensic Psychiatry Physician NPI 1821281619 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Kathleen Rivera Rodriguez, M.D.
Forensic Psychiatry 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 841 in Forensic Psychiatry 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 136 beneficiaries · Forensic Psychiatry Physician avg: 869
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
94.2/100
▲ 11 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$210.92
13 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
Kathleen Rivera Rodriguez, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 94.2/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 1,596 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 94.2/100
- MIPS score · +11 vs avg
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 94%
- 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.
Kathleen Rivera Rodriguez, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
94 Top 25% higher than 75% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Kathleen Rivera Rodriguez, M.D. sits
This provider among forensic psychiatry physician peers
Across the 55 forensic psychiatry physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Kathleen Rivera Rodriguez, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 67% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 78% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one forensic psychiatry physician peer from a representative sample of 54; the gold marker is Kathleen Rivera Rodriguez, 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)
Kathleen Rivera Rodriguez, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations - 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 Kathleen Rivera Rodriguez, M.D.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Forensic Psychiatry Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,596 84% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
94.2/100 11.1 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Connecticut
How Forensic Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Kathleen Rivera Rodriguez, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Forensic Psychiatry Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 94.2/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Forensic Psychiatry Physician) - 94.2/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Kathleen Rivera Rodriguez, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Forensic Psychiatry Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 152 WEST ST, Danbury, CT, 06810, with a listed phone of (203) 791-5140. NPI 1821281619 was issued on 08/24/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,596 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 136 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $204K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% 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 national average of 83.1.
Forensic Psychiatry Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 841 enrolled providers across 47 states and an average of 869 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 | 1821281619 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Forensic Psychiatry Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 08/24/2007 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
94.2464
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
78.2615
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Kathleen Rivera Rodriguez, 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.
Newtown Youth And Family Services Inc
Sandy Hook, CT
Nuvance Health Medical Practice CT Inc
Danbury, 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 Kathleen Rivera Rodriguez, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$211
Largest payer
ABBVIE 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
Kathleen Rivera Rodriguez, M.D. - brand share 6.0%
Forensic Psychiatry Physician average
6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 1,596 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.
1,596
Total Claims
$204K
Total Drug Cost
136
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,509
- Total Day Supply
- 73,940
- Brand vs Generic
- 6% brand / 94% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $121K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $83K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 62.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.35
- Gender Split
- 64% female / 36% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 64, 65-74: 49, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Kathleen Rivera Rodriguez, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Clonazepam
Clonazepam
106 claims
- Lorazepam
Lorazepam
94 claims
- Risperidone
Risperidone
90 claims
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
79 claims
- Quetiapine Fumarate
Quetiapine Fumarate
78 claims
- Sertraline Hcl
Sertraline Hcl
60 claims
- Venlafaxine Hcl Er
Venlafaxine Hcl Er
52 claims
- Escitalopram Oxalate
Escitalopram Oxalate
51 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Clonazepam | 106 |
| Lorazepam | 94 |
| Risperidone | 90 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 79 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 78 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 60 |
| Venlafaxine Hcl Er Venlafaxine Hcl | 52 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 51 |
| Benztropine Mesylate | 49 |
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 46 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Forensic Psychiatry Physician Overview
How Kathleen Rivera Rodriguez, M.D. fits within the Forensic Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.
841
Forensic Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
47
States with Forensic Psychiatry Physician
869
Avg Claims per Provider
Kathleen Rivera Rodriguez, M.D.'s 1,596 claims are above the specialty average of 869.
Nearby Forensic Psychiatry Physician Providers in Connecticut
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Connecticut, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Rivera Rodriguez.
Dr. Paul Amble
MD
Middletown, CT
Dr. Walter Borden
M.D.
West Hartford, CT
Dr. Elizabeth Burch
DO
Hartford, CT
Dr. Vinneth Carvalho
M.D
Niantic, CT
Dr. Mary Dell
M.D.
Hartford, CT
Compare Forensic Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kathleen Rivera Rodriguez, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Kathleen Rivera Rodriguez, M.D. specializes in Forensic Psychiatry Physician and practices in Danbury, Connecticut. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Kathleen Rivera Rodriguez, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Kathleen Rivera Rodriguez, M.D. wrote 1,596 Medicare Part D claims totaling $204K in drug costs for 136 beneficiaries.
What is Kathleen Rivera Rodriguez, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Kathleen Rivera Rodriguez, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.2/100 (Quality: 78.3). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Kathleen Rivera Rodriguez, M.D. located? ▼
Kathleen Rivera Rodriguez, M.D. is located at 152 WEST ST, Danbury, CT, 06810. Phone: (203) 791-5140.
What is Kathleen Rivera Rodriguez, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Kathleen Rivera Rodriguez, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821281619, issued on 08/24/2007.
Does Kathleen Rivera Rodriguez, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Kathleen Rivera Rodriguez, M.D.'s prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $121K in brand drug costs.
How many Forensic Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 841 Forensic Psychiatry Physician providers across 47 states in the US. The average Forensic Psychiatry Physician provider writes 869 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Kathleen Rivera Rodriguez, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Kathleen Rivera Rodriguez, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Clonazepam, Lorazepam, Risperidone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kathleen Rivera Rodriguez, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Kathleen Rivera Rodriguez, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,596 Part D claims and 136 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kathleen Rivera Rodriguez, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Kathleen Rivera Rodriguez, M.D.'s NPI is 1821281619 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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