Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Catherine Paluzzi, RN PC

Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (CMS: Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)) · Newton, MA

  • NPI 1609941202
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 32 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2364 Washington St
Newton, MA 024621440
(617) 332-2047

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 8, 2012
Year of graduation
1994 — 32 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
364SP0809X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Massachusetts #207960
Medicaid
MA #1303287

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1609941202. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
399
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$35,938
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 134 63 $117
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 122 44 $84
90836 Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 45 minutes 75 19 $79
90833 Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes 68 41 $61

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 93. This provider delivers 4.3× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$142
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. 1 $124.30
ABBVIE INC. 1 $17.53

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$142

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
714
Patients
118
Total drug cost
$24,155
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Lorazepam Generic 108 22 $686
Duloxetine Hcl Generic 95 22 $8,787
Venlafaxine Hcl Er (Venlafaxine Hcl) Brand 68 0 $1,656
Lamotrigine Generic 50 11 $885
Escitalopram Oxalate Generic 45 15 $963
Trazodone Hcl Generic 43 15 $884
Alprazolam Generic 38 0 $237
Bupropion Xl (Bupropion Hcl) Brand 38 11 $1,681
Fluoxetine Hcl Generic 38 0 $519
Sertraline Hcl Generic 36 11 $611

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Catherine Paluzzi's medical specialty?
Dr. Catherine Paluzzi practices Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist in Newton, MA.
Where does Dr. Catherine Paluzzi practice?
Dr. Catherine Paluzzi practices at 2364 Washington St, Newton, MA 024621440. Office phone: 6173322047.
What is Dr. Catherine Paluzzi's NPI?
Dr. Catherine Paluzzi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609941202, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Catherine Paluzzi accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Catherine Paluzzi accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Catherine Paluzzi commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit (HCPCS 90836). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.