2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1174619795 M.D.
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AJAY KADAKIA, M.D.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician in GREENSBORO, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 169 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
84.2132/100
▲ 1 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$16.84
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

AJAY KADAKIA, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 84.2132/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 2,486 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

84.2132/100
MIPS score · +1 vs avg
2K
Part D claims, 2023
88%
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.

AJAY KADAKIA, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

84 45th percentile higher than 45% 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)

AJAY KADAKIA, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — 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 AJAY KADAKIA, M.D.?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/04/2006

NPI 1174619795

Primary specialty

Cardiovascular Disease Physician

Mid-sized

24,795 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,486 18% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,033

MIPS final score

84.2132/100 1.1132000000000062% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within North Carolina

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

AJAY KADAKIA, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Cardiovascular Disease Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
84.2132/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) — 84.2132/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%84.2%
MIPS final score (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) — 84.2132/100 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).

AJAY KADAKIA, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider practicing in GREENSBORO, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1174619795. 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.

AJAY KADAKIA, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 108 E NORTHWOOD ST, GREENSBORO, NC, 27401, with a listed phone of (336) 574-2100. NPI 1174619795 was issued on 10/04/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KADAKIA 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 2,486 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 169 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $221K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.1%. 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 84.2132/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 90.7132, Cost 68.404), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,795 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 3,033 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

108 E NORTHWOOD ST
GREENSBORO, NC 27401

Provider Details

NPI 1174619795
Specialty Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/04/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

84.2132
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
90.7132
Quality
68.404
Cost
80
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where AJAY KADAKIA, M.D. 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.

THE MOSES H CONE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OPERATING CORPORATION
GREENSBORO, NC

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 AJAY KADAKIA, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$17

Largest payer

Novo Nordisk Inc

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 · Typical

AJAY KADAKIA, M.D. — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 2,486 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.

2,486
Total Claims
$221K
Total Drug Cost
169
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,729
Total Day Supply
168,733
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$184K
Generic Drug Cost
$36K
Opioid Claims
77 (3.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
38

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.71
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 16, 65-74: 78, 75-84: 54, 85+: 21

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Amlodipine Besylate
192
Atorvastatin Calcium
145
Potassium Chloride
120
Metoprolol Tartrate
103
Metoprolol Succinate
85
Isosorbide Mononitrate Er
Isosorbide Mononitrate
82
Losartan Potassium
80
Metformin Hcl
65
Hydralazine Hcl
60
Rosuvastatin Calcium
55

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

Cardiovascular Disease Physician Overview

How AJAY KADAKIA, M.D. fits within the Cardiovascular Disease Physician landscape nationally.

24,795
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Cardiovascular Disease Physician
3,033
Avg Claims per Provider

AJAY KADAKIA, M.D.'s 2,486 claims are below the specialty average of 3,033.

Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in North Carolina

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

Compare Cardiovascular Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AJAY KADAKIA, M.D.'s specialty?
AJAY KADAKIA, M.D. specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in GREENSBORO, North Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does AJAY KADAKIA, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, AJAY KADAKIA, M.D. wrote 2,486 Medicare Part D claims totaling $221K in drug costs for 169 beneficiaries.
What is AJAY KADAKIA, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
AJAY KADAKIA, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 84.2132/100 (Quality: 90.7132, Cost: 68.404). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is AJAY KADAKIA, M.D. located?
AJAY KADAKIA, M.D. is located at 108 E NORTHWOOD ST, GREENSBORO, NC, 27401. Phone: (336) 574-2100.
What is AJAY KADAKIA, M.D.'s NPI number?
AJAY KADAKIA, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174619795, issued on 10/04/2006.
Does AJAY KADAKIA, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
AJAY KADAKIA, M.D.'s prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $184K in brand drug costs.
Does AJAY KADAKIA, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, AJAY KADAKIA, M.D. had 77 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.1%.
How many Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 24,795 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider writes 3,033 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does AJAY KADAKIA, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, AJAY KADAKIA, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Potassium Chloride. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does AJAY KADAKIA, M.D. accept Medicare?
AJAY KADAKIA, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,486 Part D claims and 169 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify AJAY KADAKIA, M.D.'s credentials?
AJAY KADAKIA, M.D.'s NPI is 1174619795 with credentials M.D.. 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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