2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery Physician NPI 1346685302 MD
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ABHISHEK GANTA, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in CHARLOTTE, North Carolina. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
261
Medicare Part D claims · 96 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician avg: 324
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
89.5289/100
▲ 6 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$993.99
12 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ABHISHEK GANTA, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 89.5289/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 261 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

89.5289/100
MIPS score · +6 vs avg
261
Part D claims, 2023
91%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

ABHISHEK GANTA, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

90 Top 42% higher than 58% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ABHISHEK GANTA, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 3 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about ABHISHEK GANTA, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/05/2013

NPI 1346685302

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

25,781 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

261 19% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 324

MIPS final score

89.5289/100 6.428899999999999% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Orthopaedic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician share within North Carolina

1. Orthopaedic Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician share within North Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ABHISHEK GANTA, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Orthopaedic Surgery Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
89.5289/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Surgery Physician) — 89.5289/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%89.5%
MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Surgery Physician) — 89.5289/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

ABHISHEK GANTA, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider practicing in CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1346685302. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

ABHISHEK GANTA, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1025 MOREHEAD MEDICAL DR, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28204, with a listed phone of (704) 355-5982. NPI 1346685302 was issued on 05/05/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GANTA most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 261 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 96 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $99K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 16.9%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 89.5289/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 75.349, Cost 73.914), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 25,781 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 324 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1025 MOREHEAD MEDICAL DR
CHARLOTTE, NC 28204

Provider Details

NPI 1346685302
Specialty Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/05/2013

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

89.5289
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
75.349
Quality
73.914
Cost
79
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ABHISHEK GANTA, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

JAMAICA HOSPITAL
RICHMOND HILL, NY
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
JAMAICA, NY
TJH MEDICAL SERVICES PC
KEW GARDENS, NY

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for ABHISHEK GANTA, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$994

Largest payer

Stryker Corporation

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

ABHISHEK GANTA, MD — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 261 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

261
Total Claims
$99K
Total Drug Cost
96
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
272
Total Day Supply
6,863
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$86K
Generic Drug Cost
$13K
Opioid Claims
44 (16.9% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.43
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Meloxicam
92
Gabapentin
54
Tramadol Hcl
32
Diclofenac Sodium
17
Pennsaid
Diclofenac Sodium
15
Allopurinol
12
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
11

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Overview

How ABHISHEK GANTA, MD fits within the Orthopaedic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

25,781
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
324
Avg Claims per Provider

ABHISHEK GANTA, MD's 261 claims are below the specialty average of 324.

Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as GANTA.

Compare Orthopaedic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ABHISHEK GANTA, MD's specialty?
ABHISHEK GANTA, MD specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery Physician and practices in CHARLOTTE, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does ABHISHEK GANTA, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ABHISHEK GANTA, MD wrote 261 Medicare Part D claims totaling $99K in drug costs for 96 beneficiaries.
What is ABHISHEK GANTA, MD's Medicare quality score?
ABHISHEK GANTA, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 89.5289/100 (Quality: 75.349, Cost: 73.914). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ABHISHEK GANTA, MD located?
ABHISHEK GANTA, MD is located at 1025 MOREHEAD MEDICAL DR, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28204. Phone: (704) 355-5982.
What is ABHISHEK GANTA, MD's NPI number?
ABHISHEK GANTA, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346685302, issued on 05/05/2013.
Does ABHISHEK GANTA, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ABHISHEK GANTA, MD's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $86K in brand drug costs.
Does ABHISHEK GANTA, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, ABHISHEK GANTA, MD had 44 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 16.9%.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 25,781 Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider writes 324 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ABHISHEK GANTA, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ABHISHEK GANTA, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Meloxicam, Gabapentin, Tramadol Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ABHISHEK GANTA, MD accept Medicare?
ABHISHEK GANTA, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 261 Part D claims and 96 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ABHISHEK GANTA, MD's credentials?
ABHISHEK GANTA, MD's NPI is 1346685302 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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