Paula Canterino, ACNP, AOCNP

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Paula Canterino is an Adult Health Nurse Practitioner based in Manasquan, NJ with over 25 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(732) 528-0760Manasquan, NJ
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Paula Canterino, ACNP, AOCNP has been part of the Manasquan medical community since 2006 in group practice. With 25+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Manasquan area. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and cancer (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 75.8/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 21% of MIPS-scored doctors in New Jersey
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 147 Nurse Practitioner providers in NJSee all Nurse Practitioner in Manasquan25+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 6894dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1707 Atlantic Ave, Manasquan, NJ 08736-1147

Fax: (732) 528-0764
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

75.8/100

New Jersey avg: 83.4 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-7.8 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

14.51%

New Jersey avg: 4.1 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+9.4 pts)

14.51% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

74.7%

New Jersey avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.1 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

21

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

150

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

455

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $551k

Percentile rankings compared against 2,091 reporting peers in New Jersey.

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Cancer.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

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

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

Cancer
Higher than avg (+41%)62%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+8%)57%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+20%)52%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$533 received from industry

18 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 Paula Canterino's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. 25 years in practice

    Experienced

Nurse PractitionerAdult Health in ManasquanPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Definition to come...

Taxonomy: 363LA2200X

Virtual Adult Health Care With Paula Canterino

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Paula Canterino for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Manasquan 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 Paula Canterino

Dr. Canterino is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Manasquan, NJ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (732) 528-0760.

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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