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2026 NPPES data Psychologist NPI 1558587543 PH.D APN
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Psychologist in Plainfield, New Jersey.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 47,555 in Psychologist, 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 · 181 beneficiaries · Psychologist avg: 760
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% 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
Kathleen Waldron, PH.D APN filed 2,304 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Psychologist in Plainfield, New Jersey, prescribing 93% generic.
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 93%
- generic prescribing
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Kathleen Waldron, PH.D APN's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
2,304 Top 14% higher than 86% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Kathleen Waldron, PH.D APN?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Psychologist
Medicare Part D claims
2,304 203% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in New Jersey
How Psychologist compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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Kathleen Waldron, PH.D APN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychologist provider holding PH.D APN credentials at 117 - 119 ROOSEVELT AVE., Plainfield, NJ, 07060, with a listed phone of (908) 756-6870. NPI 1558587543 was issued on 04/18/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,304 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 181 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $431K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% generic by claim count.
Psychologist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 47,555 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 760 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1558587543 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Psychologist |
| Credentials | PH.D APN |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 04/18/2007 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Kathleen Waldron, PH.D APN - brand share 7.0%
Psychologist average
7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 2,304 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.
2,304
Total Claims
$431K
Total Drug Cost
181
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,519
- Total Day Supply
- 73,910
- Brand vs Generic
- 7% brand / 93% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $350K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $81K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 59.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.26
- Gender Split
- 50% female / 50% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 114, 65-74: 50, 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.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| NPPES-Specialty Alprazolam | N/A |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Psychologist Overview
How Kathleen Waldron, PH.D APN fits within the Psychologist landscape nationally.
47,555
Psychologist Providers in US
56
States with Psychologist
760
Avg Claims per Provider
Kathleen Waldron, PH.D APN's 2,304 claims are above the specialty average of 760.
Nearby Psychologist Providers in New Jersey
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Waldron.
Muhammad Abbass
Newark, NJ
Dr. Sarah Aboudara
PSYD
Morristown, NJ
Dr. Meredith Aceste
PSYD
Hackensack, NJ
Dr. Edmund Acker
PHD
Colts Neck, NJ
Dr. Lynda Ackerman
PSY.D.
Metuchen, NJ
Compare Psychologist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kathleen Waldron, PH.D APN's specialty? ▼
Kathleen Waldron, PH.D APN specializes in Psychologist and practices in Plainfield, New Jersey. Credentials: PH.D APN.
How much does Kathleen Waldron, PH.D APN prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Kathleen Waldron, PH.D APN wrote 2,304 Medicare Part D claims totaling $431K in drug costs for 181 beneficiaries.
Where is Kathleen Waldron, PH.D APN located? ▼
Kathleen Waldron, PH.D APN is located at 117 - 119 ROOSEVELT AVE., Plainfield, NJ, 07060. Phone: (908) 756-6870.
What is Kathleen Waldron, PH.D APN's NPI number? ▼
Kathleen Waldron, PH.D APN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558587543, issued on 04/18/2007.
Does Kathleen Waldron, PH.D APN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Kathleen Waldron, PH.D APN's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $350K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychologist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 47,555 Psychologist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Psychologist provider writes 760 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Kathleen Waldron, PH.D APN prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Kathleen Waldron, PH.D APN's most frequently prescribed drugs include NPPES-Specialty. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kathleen Waldron, PH.D APN accept Medicare? ▼
Kathleen Waldron, PH.D APN appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,304 Part D claims and 181 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kathleen Waldron, PH.D APN's credentials? ▼
Kathleen Waldron, PH.D APN's NPI is 1558587543 with credentials PH.D APN. 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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