2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery Physician NPI 1780029710 PA
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VERONICA WALCZAK, PA

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in TAUNTON, Massachusetts. 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
560
Medicare Part D claims · 190 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician avg: 324
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

VERONICA WALCZAK, PA filed 560 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in TAUNTON, Massachusetts, prescribing 92% generic.

560
Part D claims, 2023
92%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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.

VERONICA WALCZAK, PA's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

560 Top 34% higher than 66% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). This entry sits in this band. 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 certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

VERONICA WALCZAK, PA practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about VERONICA WALCZAK, PA?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/03/2013

NPI 1780029710

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

25,781 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

560 73% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 324

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Orthopaedic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician share within Massachusetts

1. Orthopaedic Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician share within Massachusetts

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

VERONICA WALCZAK, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider holding PA credentials at 88 WASHINGTON ST, TAUNTON, MA, 02780, with a listed phone of (508) 828-7293. NPI 1780029710 was issued on 05/03/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WALCZAK 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 560 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 190 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $21K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 15.7%. 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.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 25,781 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 324 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

88 WASHINGTON ST
TAUNTON, MA 02780

Provider Details

NPI 1780029710
Specialty Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
Credentials PA
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/03/2013

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where VERONICA WALCZAK, PA 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.

COMMUNITY PHYSICIANS ASSOCIATES INC
MILTON, MA
LIFESPAN PHYSICIAN GROUP OF MASSACHUSETTS INC
MIDDLEBORO, MA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context — Massachusetts BORIM 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 ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to VERONICA WALCZAK, PA. To verify VERONICA WALCZAK, PA's current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases

BORIM 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 Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

VERONICA WALCZAK, PA — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 560 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.

560
Total Claims
$21K
Total Drug Cost
190
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
772
Total Day Supply
17,960
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$14K
Generic Drug Cost
$6K
Opioid Claims
88 (15.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
78

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.14
Gender Split
71% female / 29% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What VERONICA WALCZAK, PA 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
Meloxicam
80
Amoxicillin
57
Diclofenac Sodium
43
Oxycodone Hcl
35
Hydromorphone Hcl
23
Atorvastatin Calcium
21
Pantoprazole Sodium
20
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
19
Tramadol Hcl
17
Glipizide Er
Glipizide
12

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

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Overview

How VERONICA WALCZAK, PA fits within the Orthopaedic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

25,781
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
324
Avg Claims per Provider

VERONICA WALCZAK, PA's 560 claims are above the specialty average of 324.

Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in Massachusetts

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

Compare Orthopaedic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VERONICA WALCZAK, PA's specialty?
VERONICA WALCZAK, PA specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery Physician and practices in TAUNTON, Massachusetts. Credentials: PA.
How much does VERONICA WALCZAK, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, VERONICA WALCZAK, PA wrote 560 Medicare Part D claims totaling $21K in drug costs for 190 beneficiaries.
Where is VERONICA WALCZAK, PA located?
VERONICA WALCZAK, PA is located at 88 WASHINGTON ST, TAUNTON, MA, 02780. Phone: (508) 828-7293.
What is VERONICA WALCZAK, PA's NPI number?
VERONICA WALCZAK, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780029710, issued on 05/03/2013.
Does VERONICA WALCZAK, PA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
VERONICA WALCZAK, PA's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $14K in brand drug costs.
Does VERONICA WALCZAK, PA prescribe opioids?
Yes, VERONICA WALCZAK, PA had 88 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 15.7%.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 25,781 Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider writes 324 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does VERONICA WALCZAK, PA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, VERONICA WALCZAK, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Meloxicam, Amoxicillin, Diclofenac Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does VERONICA WALCZAK, PA accept Medicare?
VERONICA WALCZAK, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 560 Part D claims and 190 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify VERONICA WALCZAK, PA's credentials?
VERONICA WALCZAK, PA's NPI is 1780029710 with credentials PA. 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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