2026 NPPES data Clinical Social Worker NPI 1952748634 APRN, LCSW
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SAMANTHA DIPPOLINO, APRN, LCSW

Clinical Social Worker in PLAINVILLE, 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
301
Medicare Part D claims · 70 beneficiaries · Clinical Social Worker avg: 716
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
97.2738/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$119.17
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

SAMANTHA DIPPOLINO, APRN, LCSW reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.2738/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 301 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

97.2738/100
MIPS score · +14 vs avg
301
Part D claims, 2023
96%
generic prescribing
$119.17
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.

SAMANTHA DIPPOLINO, APRN, LCSW's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

97 Top 15% higher than 85% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about SAMANTHA DIPPOLINO, APRN, LCSW?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/04/2013

NPI 1952748634

Primary specialty

Clinical Social Worker

High-volume

272,898 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

301 58% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 716

MIPS final score

97.2738/100 14.1738% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Clinical Social Worker compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Clinical Social Worker share within Connecticut

1. Clinical Social Worker42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Clinical Social Worker share within Connecticut

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SAMANTHA DIPPOLINO, APRN, LCSW's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Clinical Social Worker national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
97.2738/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Clinical Social Worker) — 97.2738/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%97.3%
MIPS final score (Clinical Social Worker) — 97.2738/100 vs national avg 83.1

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.

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SAMANTHA DIPPOLINO, APRN, LCSW appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Clinical Social Worker provider holding APRN, LCSW credentials at 74 EAST ST, PLAINVILLE, CT, 06062, with a listed phone of (860) 793-4200. NPI 1952748634 was issued on 06/04/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DIPPOLINO 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 301 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 70 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $28K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 97.2738/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 81.6843), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Clinical Social Worker is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 272,898 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 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

74 EAST ST
PLAINVILLE, CT 06062

Provider Details

NPI 1952748634
Specialty Clinical Social Worker
Credentials APRN, LCSW
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/04/2013

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

97.2738
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
81.6843
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SAMANTHA DIPPOLINO, APRN, LCSW 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.

MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL
★★★☆☆ 3/5
MIDDLETOWN, CT
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 070020

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 SAMANTHA DIPPOLINO, APRN, LCSW. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$119

Largest payer

E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

SAMANTHA DIPPOLINO, APRN, LCSW — brand share 4.0%
Specialty average (est.)

4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 301 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.

301
Total Claims
$28K
Total Drug Cost
70
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
467
Total Day Supply
13,697
Brand vs Generic
4% brand / 96% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$13K
Generic Drug Cost
$15K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
62.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.36
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male
Age Distribution
<65: 34, 65-74: 26, 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 SAMANTHA DIPPOLINO, APRN, LCSW 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
Mirtazapine
35
Duloxetine Hcl
29
Alprazolam
20
Buspirone Hcl
20
Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er
Desvenlafaxine Succinate
19
Venlafaxine Hcl Er
Venlafaxine Hcl
17
Gabapentin
15
Trazodone Hcl
13
Lorazepam
11

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

Clinical Social Worker Overview

How SAMANTHA DIPPOLINO, APRN, LCSW fits within the Clinical Social Worker landscape nationally.

272,898
Clinical Social Worker Providers in US
56
States with Clinical Social Worker
716
Avg Claims per Provider

SAMANTHA DIPPOLINO, APRN, LCSW's 301 claims are below the specialty average of 716.

Nearby Clinical Social Worker Providers in Connecticut

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

Compare Clinical Social Worker nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SAMANTHA DIPPOLINO, APRN, LCSW's specialty?
SAMANTHA DIPPOLINO, APRN, LCSW specializes in Clinical Social Worker and practices in PLAINVILLE, Connecticut. Credentials: APRN, LCSW.
How much does SAMANTHA DIPPOLINO, APRN, LCSW prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SAMANTHA DIPPOLINO, APRN, LCSW wrote 301 Medicare Part D claims totaling $28K in drug costs for 70 beneficiaries.
What is SAMANTHA DIPPOLINO, APRN, LCSW's Medicare quality score?
SAMANTHA DIPPOLINO, APRN, LCSW has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.2738/100 (Quality: 81.6843). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SAMANTHA DIPPOLINO, APRN, LCSW located?
SAMANTHA DIPPOLINO, APRN, LCSW is located at 74 EAST ST, PLAINVILLE, CT, 06062. Phone: (860) 793-4200.
What is SAMANTHA DIPPOLINO, APRN, LCSW's NPI number?
SAMANTHA DIPPOLINO, APRN, LCSW's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952748634, issued on 06/04/2013.
Does SAMANTHA DIPPOLINO, APRN, LCSW prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SAMANTHA DIPPOLINO, APRN, LCSW's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $13K in brand drug costs.
How many Clinical Social Worker providers are there in the US?
There are 272,898 Clinical Social Worker providers across 56 states in the US. The average Clinical Social Worker provider writes 716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SAMANTHA DIPPOLINO, APRN, LCSW prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SAMANTHA DIPPOLINO, APRN, LCSW's most frequently prescribed drugs include Mirtazapine, Duloxetine Hcl, Alprazolam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SAMANTHA DIPPOLINO, APRN, LCSW accept Medicare?
SAMANTHA DIPPOLINO, APRN, LCSW appears in CMS Medicare data with 301 Part D claims and 70 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SAMANTHA DIPPOLINO, APRN, LCSW's credentials?
SAMANTHA DIPPOLINO, APRN, LCSW's NPI is 1952748634 with credentials APRN, LCSW. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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