2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1679544969 MD
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POLLY CATOR, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in CORTLAND, New York. 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
82
Medicare Part D claims · 22 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
71%
generic claims · 29% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

POLLY CATOR, MD filed 82 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in CORTLAND, New York, prescribing 71% generic.

82
Part D claims, 2023
71%
generic prescribing

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.

POLLY CATOR, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

82 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

POLLY CATOR, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about POLLY CATOR, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/27/2006

NPI 1679544969

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

82 97% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in New York

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among New York providers

New York providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within New York

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Internal 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).

POLLY CATOR, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 149 S MAIN ST, CORTLAND, NY, 13045, with a listed phone of (607) 753-8241. NPI 1679544969 was issued on 01/27/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CATOR 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 82 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 22 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $7K in drug spend, split 29% brand-name and 71% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 28.0%. 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.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

149 S MAIN ST
CORTLAND, NY 13045

Provider Details

NPI 1679544969
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 01/27/2006

License & disciplinary context — New York NYSBPMC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~100K New York medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to POLLY CATOR, MD. To verify POLLY CATOR, MD's current license status, search the NYSBPMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

312
Total board actions, New York 2023
Across 302 cases
3.12
Actions per 1,000 licensees
New York statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
89 cases

NYSBPMC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the New York disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

POLLY CATOR, MD — brand share 29.0%
Specialty average (est.)

29% brand-name claims vs 71% generic, on 82 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.

82
Total Claims
$7K
Total Drug Cost
22
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
90
Total Day Supply
2,294
Brand vs Generic
29% brand / 71% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$5K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
23 (28.0% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.30

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Baclofen
13
Oxycodone Hcl
11

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How POLLY CATOR, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

POLLY CATOR, MD's 82 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in New York

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New York, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as CATOR.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is POLLY CATOR, MD's specialty?
POLLY CATOR, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in CORTLAND, New York. Credentials: MD.
How much does POLLY CATOR, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, POLLY CATOR, MD wrote 82 Medicare Part D claims totaling $7K in drug costs for 22 beneficiaries.
Where is POLLY CATOR, MD located?
POLLY CATOR, MD is located at 149 S MAIN ST, CORTLAND, NY, 13045. Phone: (607) 753-8241.
What is POLLY CATOR, MD's NPI number?
POLLY CATOR, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679544969, issued on 01/27/2006.
Does POLLY CATOR, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
POLLY CATOR, MD's prescribing is 29% brand-name and 71% generic drugs by claim count, with $5K in brand drug costs.
Does POLLY CATOR, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, POLLY CATOR, MD had 23 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 28.0%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does POLLY CATOR, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, POLLY CATOR, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Baclofen, Oxycodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does POLLY CATOR, MD accept Medicare?
POLLY CATOR, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 82 Part D claims and 22 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify POLLY CATOR, MD's credentials?
POLLY CATOR, MD's NPI is 1679544969 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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