Maria T Cartagena, M.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Maria T Cartagena, M.D. practices as part of a group psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist practice in Amherst, NY. She graduated from State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine in 1994 and has 32+ years of clinical experience. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, depression, and anxiety (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 94.31/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 90% of reporting doctors in New York
- Federal MIPS score higher than 65% of MIPS-scored doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 5347dNPPES updated 2011-09-15 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
85 Bryant Woods S, Amherst, NY 14228-3604
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in New York, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202394.31/100
New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.7 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in New YorkHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better96.5%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.7 pts)
Top 10% of reporting doctors in New YorkHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
113
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
358
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,063
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $205k
Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.
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, Depression, and Anxiety Disorders.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
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 (+1%) — 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 (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$484 received from industry
17 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Maria T Cartagena's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1994
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Suny Buffalo
32 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Education & Training
State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine (Class of 1994)
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Maria T Cartagena
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Maria T Cartagena for cholesterol management, depression management, anxiety counseling — no travel to Amherst 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 Maria T Cartagena
Dr. Cartagena is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Amherst, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (716) 689-3333.
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 Maria T Cartagena
Practice Location
85 Bryant Woods S, Amherst, NY 14228-3604
Mailing Address
85 Bryant Woods S, Amherst, NY 14228-3604
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