2026 NPPES data Emergency Medicine Physician NPI 1336251495 MD
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MARIA CRISTOFARO, MD

Emergency Medicine Physician in NEW BRITAIN, 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
592
Medicare Part D claims · 347 beneficiaries · Emergency Medicine Physician avg: 352
Industry payments
$87.94
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MARIA CRISTOFARO, MD filed 592 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Emergency Medicine Physician in NEW BRITAIN, Connecticut.

592
Part D claims, 2023
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.

MARIA CRISTOFARO, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

592 Top 34% higher than 66% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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

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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MARIA CRISTOFARO, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — 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 MARIA CRISTOFARO, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/31/2006

NPI 1336251495

Primary specialty

Emergency Medicine Physician

High-volume

64,398 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

592 68% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 352

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Emergency Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Emergency Medicine Physician share within Connecticut

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Emergency Medicine Physician) — 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 CRISTOFARO, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Emergency Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 100 GRAND ST, NEW BRITAIN, CT, 06052, with a listed phone of (860) 224-5675. NPI 1336251495 was issued on 08/31/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CRISTOFARO 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 592 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 347 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $9K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 16.0%. 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.

Emergency Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 64,398 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 352 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 GRAND ST
NEW BRITAIN, CT 06052

Provider Details

NPI 1336251495
Specialty Emergency Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/31/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MARIA CRISTOFARO, 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.

THE HOSPITAL OF CENTRAL CONNECTICUT AT NEW BRITAIN GENERAL AND BRADLEY
NEW BRITAIN, 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 MARIA CRISTOFARO, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$88

Largest payer

PFIZER 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

592
Total Claims
$9K
Total Drug Cost
347
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
619
Total Day Supply
6,655
Generic Drug Cost
$5K
Opioid Claims
95 (16.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
121

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
65.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.44
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male
Age Distribution
<65: 137, 65-74: 125, 75-84: 70, 85+: 15

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MARIA CRISTOFARO, 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
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
73
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
63
Meloxicam
49
Ibuprofen
33
Cephalexin
30
Doxycycline Hyclate
28
Amoxicillin
24
Fluticasone Propionate
23
Prednisone
22
Diclofenac Sodium
19

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

Emergency Medicine Physician Overview

How MARIA CRISTOFARO, MD fits within the Emergency Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

64,398
Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Emergency Medicine Physician
352
Avg Claims per Provider

MARIA CRISTOFARO, MD's 592 claims are above the specialty average of 352.

Nearby Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in Connecticut

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

Compare Emergency Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MARIA CRISTOFARO, MD's specialty?
MARIA CRISTOFARO, MD specializes in Emergency Medicine Physician and practices in NEW BRITAIN, Connecticut. Credentials: MD.
How much does MARIA CRISTOFARO, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MARIA CRISTOFARO, MD wrote 592 Medicare Part D claims totaling $9K in drug costs for 347 beneficiaries.
Where is MARIA CRISTOFARO, MD located?
MARIA CRISTOFARO, MD is located at 100 GRAND ST, NEW BRITAIN, CT, 06052. Phone: (860) 224-5675.
What is MARIA CRISTOFARO, MD's NPI number?
MARIA CRISTOFARO, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336251495, issued on 08/31/2006.
Does MARIA CRISTOFARO, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, MARIA CRISTOFARO, MD had 95 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 16.0%.
How many Emergency Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 64,398 Emergency Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Emergency Medicine Physician provider writes 352 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MARIA CRISTOFARO, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MARIA CRISTOFARO, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, Meloxicam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MARIA CRISTOFARO, MD accept Medicare?
MARIA CRISTOFARO, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 592 Part D claims and 347 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MARIA CRISTOFARO, MD's credentials?
MARIA CRISTOFARO, MD's NPI is 1336251495 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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