Katherine Podraza, MD PHD
NPI 1457731986 · Pain Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician · Mystic, CT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Katherine Podraza, MD PHD is a Pain Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician provider in Mystic, CT (NPI 1457731986).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1457731986
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pain Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD PHD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A147830 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
120 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 73 | $133 |
| Injection of Chemical for Paralysis of Facial and Neck Nerve Muscles on Both Sides of Face64615 | 29 | $165 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 18 | $187 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $133–$187 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 25 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rimegepant Sulfatebrand: Nurtec Odt | 109 | 35 |
| Ubrogepantbrand: Ubrelvy | 82 | 24 |
| Galcanezumab-Gnlmbrand: Emgality Pen | 82 | 18 |
| Atogepantbrand: Qulipta | 61 | 16 |
| Fremanezumab-Vfrmbrand: Ajovy Autoinjector | 51 | — |
| Topiramate | 49 | 12 |
| Memantine Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$662 across 34 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1441 Kapiolani Blvd Ste 512Honolulu, HI 96814-4403Phone: (808) 556-7984Fax: (808) 468-4043
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-05-29
- Last updated
- 2026-03-24
- Certified
- 2026-03-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Katherine Podraza's NPI number?
- Katherine Podraza's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457731986, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Katherine Podraza's specialty?
- Katherine Podraza is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pain Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Katherine Podraza located?
- Katherine Podraza's practice location on file with NPPES is 100 Perkins Farm Dr Ste 303, Mystic, CT 06355-4041.
- What is Katherine Podraza's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Katherine Podraza is (860) 696-2925.
- Does Katherine Podraza accept Medicare?
- Katherine Podraza is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Katherine Podraza's NPI active?
- Yes — Katherine Podraza's NPI (1457731986) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-03-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.