2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1396740346 M.D.
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LINDA CASALE, M.D.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician in FAIRFIELD, 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
7K
Medicare Part D claims · 1K beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
81.5328/100
▼ 2 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

LINDA CASALE, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 81.5328/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 7,474 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

81.5328/100
MIPS score · -2 vs avg
7K
Part D claims, 2023
87%
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.

LINDA CASALE, 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

82 36th percentile higher than 36% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

LINDA CASALE, 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 LINDA CASALE, M.D.?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/16/2005

NPI 1396740346

Primary specialty

Cardiovascular Disease Physician

Mid-sized

24,795 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

7,474 146% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,033

MIPS final score

81.5328/100 1.5671999999999997% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within Connecticut

1. Cardiovascular Disease Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within Connecticut

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

LINDA CASALE, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Cardiovascular Disease Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
81.5328/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) — 81.5328/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%81.5%
MIPS final score (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) — 81.5328/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

LINDA CASALE, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1305 POST RD, FAIRFIELD, CT, 06824, with a listed phone of (203) 292-2000. NPI 1396740346 was issued on 06/16/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CASALE 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 7,474 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 1,067 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.2 million in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 81.5328/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 71.9687, Cost 54.3854), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,795 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 3,033 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

1305 POST RD
FAIRFIELD, CT 06824

Provider Details

NPI 1396740346
Specialty Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/16/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

81.5328
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
71.9687
Quality
54.3854
Cost
88
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LINDA CASALE, 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.

BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL
★★★★☆ 4/5
BRIDGEPORT, CT
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 070010
NORTHEAST MEDICAL GROUP INC
SHELTON, 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).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

LINDA CASALE, M.D. — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 7,474 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.

7,474
Total Claims
$1.2M
Total Drug Cost
1,067
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
19,857
Total Day Supply
593,725
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.0M
Generic Drug Cost
$145K
Antibiotic Claims
14

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.24
Gender Split
77% female / 23% male
Age Distribution
<65: 25, 65-74: 443, 75-84: 419, 85+: 180

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What LINDA CASALE, M.D. 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
Amlodipine Besylate
760
Metoprolol Succinate
701
Rosuvastatin Calcium
660
Atorvastatin Calcium
623
Eliquis
Apixaban
517
Losartan Potassium
302
Lisinopril
262
Metoprolol Tartrate
255
Pravastatin Sodium
233
Furosemide
203

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

Cardiovascular Disease Physician Overview

How LINDA CASALE, M.D. fits within the Cardiovascular Disease Physician landscape nationally.

24,795
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Cardiovascular Disease Physician
3,033
Avg Claims per Provider

LINDA CASALE, M.D.'s 7,474 claims are above the specialty average of 3,033.

Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in Connecticut

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

Compare Cardiovascular Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LINDA CASALE, M.D.'s specialty?
LINDA CASALE, M.D. specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in FAIRFIELD, Connecticut. Credentials: M.D..
How much does LINDA CASALE, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LINDA CASALE, M.D. wrote 7,474 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.2M in drug costs for 1,067 beneficiaries.
What is LINDA CASALE, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
LINDA CASALE, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 81.5328/100 (Quality: 71.9687, Cost: 54.3854). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is LINDA CASALE, M.D. located?
LINDA CASALE, M.D. is located at 1305 POST RD, FAIRFIELD, CT, 06824. Phone: (203) 292-2000.
What is LINDA CASALE, M.D.'s NPI number?
LINDA CASALE, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396740346, issued on 06/16/2005.
Does LINDA CASALE, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LINDA CASALE, M.D.'s prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.0M in brand drug costs.
How many Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 24,795 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider writes 3,033 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LINDA CASALE, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LINDA CASALE, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Metoprolol Succinate, Rosuvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LINDA CASALE, M.D. accept Medicare?
LINDA CASALE, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 7,474 Part D claims and 1,067 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LINDA CASALE, M.D.'s credentials?
LINDA CASALE, M.D.'s NPI is 1396740346 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

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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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