2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1568462109 MD
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RODERICK COMUNALE, MD

Nephrology Physician in NATIONAL CITY, California. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 130 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
76%
generic claims · 24% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$112.22
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: RODERICK COMUNALE, MD is a Nephrology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in NATIONAL CITY, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 130 beneficiaries — 24% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $112.22 across 4 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: RODERICK COMUNALE, MD filed 1,743 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across NATIONAL CITY, California. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

RODERICK COMUNALE, 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).

RODERICK COMUNALE, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/26/2005

NPI 1568462109

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,743 20% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

Specialty distribution in California

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Nephrology Physician share within California

1. Nephrology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nephrology Physician share within California

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

RODERICK COMUNALE, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider practicing in NATIONAL CITY, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1568462109. 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.

RODERICK COMUNALE, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 502 EUCLID AVE STE 205, NATIONAL CITY, CA, 91950, with a listed phone of (858) 551-0276. NPI 1568462109 was issued on 07/26/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COMUNALE 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 1,743 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 130 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $421K in drug spend, split 24% brand-name and 76% 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.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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

502 EUCLID AVE STE 205
NATIONAL CITY, CA 91950

Provider Details

NPI 1568462109
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/26/2005

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 RODERICK COMUNALE, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$112

Largest payer

Vifor Pharma, 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.

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to RODERICK COMUNALE, MD. To verify RODERICK COMUNALE, MD's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

RODERICK COMUNALE, MD — brand share 24.0%
Specialty average (est.)

24% brand-name claims vs 76% generic, on 1,743 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.

1,743
Total Claims
$421K
Total Drug Cost
130
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,429
Total Day Supply
68,250
Brand vs Generic
24% brand / 76% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$339K
Generic Drug Cost
$81K
Antibiotic Claims
31

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
5.14
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male
Age Distribution
<65: 39, 65-74: 55, 75-84: 22, 85+: 14

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Prosol
Parenteral Amino Acid 20% No.1
146
Losartan Potassium
94
Amlodipine Besylate
89
Carvedilol
86
Sevelamer Carbonate
86
Atorvastatin Calcium
73
Veltassa
Patiromer Calcium Sorbitex
65
Furosemide
60
Renvela
Sevelamer Carbonate
42
Nifedipine Er
Nifedipine
40

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

Nephrology Physician Overview

How RODERICK COMUNALE, MD fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider

RODERICK COMUNALE, MD's 1,743 claims are above the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in California

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

Compare Nephrology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RODERICK COMUNALE, MD's specialty?
RODERICK COMUNALE, MD specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in NATIONAL CITY, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does RODERICK COMUNALE, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RODERICK COMUNALE, MD wrote 1,743 Medicare Part D claims totaling $421K in drug costs for 130 beneficiaries.
Where is RODERICK COMUNALE, MD located?
RODERICK COMUNALE, MD is located at 502 EUCLID AVE STE 205, NATIONAL CITY, CA, 91950. Phone: (858) 551-0276.
What is RODERICK COMUNALE, MD's NPI number?
RODERICK COMUNALE, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568462109, issued on 07/26/2005.
Does RODERICK COMUNALE, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RODERICK COMUNALE, MD's prescribing is 24% brand-name and 76% generic drugs by claim count, with $339K in brand drug costs.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RODERICK COMUNALE, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RODERICK COMUNALE, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prosol, Losartan Potassium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RODERICK COMUNALE, MD accept Medicare?
RODERICK COMUNALE, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,743 Part D claims and 130 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RODERICK COMUNALE, MD's credentials?
RODERICK COMUNALE, MD's NPI is 1568462109 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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