Catherine Pfeiffer, DO
NPI 1649664970 · Hospitalist Physician · Albany, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Catherine Pfeiffer, DO is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Albany, NY (NPI 1649664970).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649664970
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 63639 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
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
5 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,030 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 482 | $87 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 264 | $130 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 114 | $127 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 103 | $55 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 37 | $90 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 6 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 16 | 16 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 16 | 16 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 14 | 13 |
| Prednisone | 14 | — |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 13 | 13 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 12 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$138 across 5 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 (4)
- 47 New Scotland AveDept of Medicine-PediatricsAlbany, NY 12208-3412Phone: (518) 262-7585
- 600 Northern BlvdAlbany, NY 12204-1004Phone: (518) 471-3221
- 47 New Scotland AveDept of Medicine-PediatricsAlbany, NY 12208-3412Phone: (518) 262-7585
- 2215 Burdett AveTroy, NY 12180-2466Phone: (518) 271-3300
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-03-25
- Last updated
- 2021-06-07
- Certified
- 2021-06-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Catherine Pfeiffer's NPI number?
- Catherine Pfeiffer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649664970, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Catherine Pfeiffer's specialty?
- Catherine Pfeiffer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Catherine Pfeiffer located?
- Catherine Pfeiffer's practice location on file with NPPES is 315 S Manning Blvd, Albany, NY 12208.
- What is Catherine Pfeiffer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Catherine Pfeiffer is (518) 525-1550.
- Does Catherine Pfeiffer accept Medicare?
- Catherine Pfeiffer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Catherine Pfeiffer's NPI active?
- Yes — Catherine Pfeiffer's NPI (1649664970) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-06-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.