2026 NPPES data Pediatric Pulmonology Physician NPI 1801862602 MD
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REGINA PALAZZO, MD

Pediatric Pulmonology Physician in BRANFORD, 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
62
Medicare Part D claims · Pediatric Pulmonology Physician avg: 130
Industry payments
$114.68
8 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

REGINA PALAZZO, MD filed 62 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pediatric Pulmonology Physician in BRANFORD, Connecticut.

62
Part D claims, 2023
$114.68
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.

REGINA PALAZZO, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

62 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

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-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

REGINA PALAZZO, 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 REGINA PALAZZO, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/23/2006

NPI 1801862602

Primary specialty

Pediatric Pulmonology Physician

Niche

1,055 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

62 52% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 130

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Pediatric Pulmonology Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Pediatric Pulmonology Physician share within Connecticut

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Pediatric Pulmonology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Pediatric Pulmonology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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

REGINA PALAZZO, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatric Pulmonology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 6 BUSINESS PARK DR, BRANFORD, CT, 06405, with a listed phone of (203) 208-2395. NPI 1801862602 was issued on 02/23/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PALAZZO 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 62 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $207K in drug spend. 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.

Pediatric Pulmonology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,055 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 130 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

6 BUSINESS PARK DR
BRANFORD, CT 06405

Provider Details

NPI 1801862602
Specialty Pediatric Pulmonology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/23/2006

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 REGINA PALAZZO, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$115

Largest payer

Amgen 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.

62
Total Claims
$207K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
98
Total Day Supply
2,580
Generic Drug Cost
$3K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
36.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.78

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride
13

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

Pediatric Pulmonology Physician Overview

How REGINA PALAZZO, MD fits within the Pediatric Pulmonology Physician landscape nationally.

1,055
Pediatric Pulmonology Physician Providers in US
51
States with Pediatric Pulmonology Physician
130
Avg Claims per Provider

REGINA PALAZZO, MD's 62 claims are below the specialty average of 130.

Nearby Pediatric Pulmonology Physician Providers in Connecticut

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

Compare Pediatric Pulmonology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is REGINA PALAZZO, MD's specialty?
REGINA PALAZZO, MD specializes in Pediatric Pulmonology Physician and practices in BRANFORD, Connecticut. Credentials: MD.
How much does REGINA PALAZZO, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, REGINA PALAZZO, MD wrote 62 Medicare Part D claims totaling $207K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is REGINA PALAZZO, MD located?
REGINA PALAZZO, MD is located at 6 BUSINESS PARK DR, BRANFORD, CT, 06405. Phone: (203) 208-2395.
What is REGINA PALAZZO, MD's NPI number?
REGINA PALAZZO, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801862602, issued on 02/23/2006.
How many Pediatric Pulmonology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,055 Pediatric Pulmonology Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Pediatric Pulmonology Physician provider writes 130 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does REGINA PALAZZO, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, REGINA PALAZZO, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does REGINA PALAZZO, MD accept Medicare?
REGINA PALAZZO, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 62 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify REGINA PALAZZO, MD's credentials?
REGINA PALAZZO, MD's NPI is 1801862602 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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