Katherine Podraza, MD PHD

Pain Medicine Psychiatry & Neurology

Psychiatry & Neurology

(860) 696-2925Mystic, CT
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

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
1 of 6 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in CTSee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Mystic11+ years experienceNPI since 2015

Recent · 47dNPPES updated 2026-03-24 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Connecticut Medical Examining Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

100 Perkins Farm Dr Ste 303, Mystic, CT 06355-4041

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

84.48/100

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 = better

52%

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 volume

Prescription 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.

Patient Condition Panel

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.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+1%)71%

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

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+4%)53%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+13%)43%

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

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+3%)37%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
37%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Lower than avg (-3%)29%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-10%)24%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$662 received from industry

34 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2015

    Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Mar 23, 2026

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 11 years in practice

    Established

Psychiatry & NeurologyPain Medicine in MysticAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

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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