2026 NPPES data Registered Nurse NPI 1578116042
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MARIA CIRCOSTA

Registered Nurse in BRIDGEWATER, Virginia. 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
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 503 beneficiaries · Registered Nurse avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$25.09
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MARIA CIRCOSTA filed 5,657 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Registered Nurse in BRIDGEWATER, Virginia, prescribing 93% generic.

6K
Part D claims, 2023
93%
generic prescribing
$25.09
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.

MARIA CIRCOSTA's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

5,657 Top 5% higher than 95% of 1,370,886 prescribers

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

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

What does the federal data show about MARIA CIRCOSTA?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/23/2019

NPI 1578116042

Primary specialty

Registered Nurse

High-volume

175,652 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

5,657 466% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,000

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Registered Nurse share within Virginia

1. Registered Nurse42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Registered Nurse share within Virginia

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Registered Nurse (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Registered Nurse) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Registered Nurse) — 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).

MARIA CIRCOSTA is a Registered Nurse provider practicing in BRIDGEWATER, Virginia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1578116042. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

MARIA CIRCOSTA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Registered Nurse provider at 100 HEALTH CENTER DR, BRIDGEWATER, VA, 22812, with a listed phone of (540) 828-2634. NPI 1578116042 was issued on 07/23/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CIRCOSTA 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 5,657 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 503 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $372K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.7%. 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.

Registered Nurse is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 175,652 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,000 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

100 HEALTH CENTER DR
BRIDGEWATER, VA 22812

Provider Details

NPI 1578116042
Specialty Registered Nurse
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/23/2019

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MARIA CIRCOSTA 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.

HARRISONBURG COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
HARRISONBURG, VA

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 MARIA CIRCOSTA. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$25

Largest payer

CSL Behring

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

MARIA CIRCOSTA — brand share 7.0%
Specialty average (est.)

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 5,657 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.

5,657
Total Claims
$372K
Total Drug Cost
503
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
14,648
Total Day Supply
431,745
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$271K
Generic Drug Cost
$100K
Opioid Claims
37 (0.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
124

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.96
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male
Age Distribution
<65: 43, 65-74: 226, 75-84: 181, 85+: 53

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
399
Losartan Potassium
302
Amlodipine Besylate
255
Lisinopril
240
Simvastatin
216
Levothyroxine Sodium
192
Omeprazole
161
Hydrochlorothiazide
154
Sertraline Hcl
138
Metoprolol Succinate
134

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

Registered Nurse Overview

How MARIA CIRCOSTA fits within the Registered Nurse landscape nationally.

175,652
Registered Nurse Providers in US
56
States with Registered Nurse
1,000
Avg Claims per Provider

MARIA CIRCOSTA's 5,657 claims are above the specialty average of 1,000.

Nearby Registered Nurse Providers in Virginia

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

Compare Registered Nurse nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MARIA CIRCOSTA's specialty?
MARIA CIRCOSTA specializes in Registered Nurse and practices in BRIDGEWATER, Virginia.
How much does MARIA CIRCOSTA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MARIA CIRCOSTA wrote 5,657 Medicare Part D claims totaling $372K in drug costs for 503 beneficiaries.
Where is MARIA CIRCOSTA located?
MARIA CIRCOSTA is located at 100 HEALTH CENTER DR, BRIDGEWATER, VA, 22812. Phone: (540) 828-2634.
What is MARIA CIRCOSTA's NPI number?
MARIA CIRCOSTA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578116042, issued on 07/23/2019.
Does MARIA CIRCOSTA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MARIA CIRCOSTA's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $271K in brand drug costs.
Does MARIA CIRCOSTA prescribe opioids?
Yes, MARIA CIRCOSTA had 37 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.7%.
How many Registered Nurse providers are there in the US?
There are 175,652 Registered Nurse providers across 56 states in the US. The average Registered Nurse provider writes 1,000 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MARIA CIRCOSTA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MARIA CIRCOSTA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Losartan Potassium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MARIA CIRCOSTA accept Medicare?
MARIA CIRCOSTA appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,657 Part D claims and 503 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MARIA CIRCOSTA's credentials?
MARIA CIRCOSTA's NPI is 1578116042. 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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