Katherine Podraza, MD PHD
Pain Medicine Psychiatry & Neurology
Patients across CT can see Katherine Podraza, MD PHD in person in Mystic or via virtual visit — no travel required. A Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine graduate since 2015, she brings 11+ years of experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 84.48/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 37% of MIPS-scored doctors in Connecticut
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202384.48/100
Connecticut avg: 84.5 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.9 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better52%
Connecticut avg: 81.1 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-30.8 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
51
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
83
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
302
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $184k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,825 reporting peers in Connecticut.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$662 received from industry
34 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Katherine Podraza's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2015
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Board certified · Mar 23, 2026
Self-reported via NPPES
11 years in practice
Established
A neurologist, child neurologists or psychiatrist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs may also be coordinated with other specialists.
Taxonomy: 2084P2900X
Education & Training
Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine (Class of 2015)
Virtual Pain Medicine Care With Katherine Podraza
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Katherine Podraza for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Mystic required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Katherine Podraza
NPI records show Dr. Podraza as active with telehealth listed in Mystic, CT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (860) 696-2925.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Katherine Podraza
Practice Location
100 Perkins Farm Dr Ste 303, Mystic, CT 06355-4041
Mailing Address
100 Perkins Farm Dr Ste 303, Mystic, CT 06355-4041
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