2026 NPPES data Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician NPI 1386719318 MD
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ROBERT CACCAVALE, MD

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in SOMERSET, New Jersey. 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
152
Medicare Part D claims · 17 beneficiaries · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician avg: 128
Generic prescribing
64%
generic claims · 36% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

ROBERT CACCAVALE, MD filed 152 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in SOMERSET, New Jersey, prescribing 64% generic.

152
Part D claims, 2023
64%
generic prescribing

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ROBERT CACCAVALE, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

152 35th percentile higher than 35% 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)

ROBERT CACCAVALE, 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 ROBERT CACCAVALE, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/22/2006

NPI 1386719318

Primary specialty

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician

Mid-sized

5,062 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

152 19% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 128

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician share within New Jersey

1. Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician share within New Jersey

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 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).

ROBERT CACCAVALE, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 35 CLYDE ROAD, SOMERSET, NJ, 08873, with a listed phone of (732) 247-3002. NPI 1386719318 was issued on 11/22/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CACCAVALE 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 152 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 17 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $56K in drug spend, split 36% brand-name and 64% 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.

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 5,062 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 128 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

35 CLYDE ROAD
SOMERSET, NJ 08873

Provider Details

NPI 1386719318
Specialty Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/22/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

ROBERT CACCAVALE, MD — brand share 36.0%
Specialty average (est.)

36% brand-name claims vs 64% generic, on 152 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.

152
Total Claims
$56K
Total Drug Cost
17
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
343
Total Day Supply
10,132
Brand vs Generic
36% brand / 64% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$53K
Generic Drug Cost
$3K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.65
Age Distribution
<65: 0, 65-74: 14, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What ROBERT CACCAVALE, 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
Mounjaro
Tirzepatide
26
Rosuvastatin Calcium
25
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
19
Ezetimibe
15
Ozempic
Semaglutide
11
Praluent Pen
Alirocumab
11

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

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician Overview

How ROBERT CACCAVALE, MD fits within the Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician landscape nationally.

5,062
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician
128
Avg Claims per Provider

ROBERT CACCAVALE, MD's 152 claims are above the specialty average of 128.

Nearby Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician Providers in New Jersey

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

Compare Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ROBERT CACCAVALE, MD's specialty?
ROBERT CACCAVALE, MD specializes in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician and practices in SOMERSET, New Jersey. Credentials: MD.
How much does ROBERT CACCAVALE, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ROBERT CACCAVALE, MD wrote 152 Medicare Part D claims totaling $56K in drug costs for 17 beneficiaries.
Where is ROBERT CACCAVALE, MD located?
ROBERT CACCAVALE, MD is located at 35 CLYDE ROAD, SOMERSET, NJ, 08873. Phone: (732) 247-3002.
What is ROBERT CACCAVALE, MD's NPI number?
ROBERT CACCAVALE, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386719318, issued on 11/22/2006.
Does ROBERT CACCAVALE, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ROBERT CACCAVALE, MD's prescribing is 36% brand-name and 64% generic drugs by claim count, with $53K in brand drug costs.
How many Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 5,062 Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider writes 128 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ROBERT CACCAVALE, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ROBERT CACCAVALE, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Mounjaro, Rosuvastatin Calcium, Metformin Hcl Er. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ROBERT CACCAVALE, MD accept Medicare?
ROBERT CACCAVALE, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 152 Part D claims and 17 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ROBERT CACCAVALE, MD's credentials?
ROBERT CACCAVALE, MD's NPI is 1386719318 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.

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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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