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AMARINDER SINGH GARCHA, MBBS

Nephrology Physician in FRESNO, California. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 452 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
75%
generic claims · 25% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
59.8863/100
▼ 23 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$18.15
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: AMARINDER SINGH GARCHA, MBBS is a Nephrology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in FRESNO, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 452 beneficiaries — 25% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 59.8863/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $18.15 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: AMARINDER SINGH GARCHA, MBBS reported a CMS MIPS final score of 59.8863 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 2,791 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

AMARINDER SINGH GARCHA, MBBS 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).

AMARINDER SINGH GARCHA, MBBS at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/23/2009

NPI 1770817744

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,791 92% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

MIPS final score

59.8863/100 23.213699999999996% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in California

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Nephrology Physician share within California

1. Nephrology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nephrology Physician share within California

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

AMARINDER SINGH GARCHA, MBBS's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nephrology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
59.8863/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Nephrology Physician) — 59.8863/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Nephrology Physician) — 59.8863/100 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).

AMARINDER SINGH GARCHA, MBBS is a Nephrology Physician provider practicing in FRESNO, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MBBS. NPI: 1770817744. 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.

AMARINDER SINGH GARCHA, MBBS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding MBBS credentials at 568 E HERNDON AVE STE 201, FRESNO, CA, 93720, with a listed phone of (559) 228-6600. NPI 1770817744 was issued on 09/23/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GARCHA 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 2,791 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 452 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $701K in drug spend, split 25% brand-name and 75% generic by claim count. 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 59.8863/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 70.7698, Cost 70.5179), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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

568 E HERNDON AVE STE 201
FRESNO, CA 93720

Provider Details

NPI 1770817744
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials MBBS
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/23/2009

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

59.8863
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
70.7698
Quality
70.5179
Cost
0
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where AMARINDER SINGH GARCHA, MBBS 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 NEPHROLOGY GROUP INC
VISALIA, CA

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 AMARINDER SINGH GARCHA, MBBS. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$18

Largest payer

Fresenius USA Marketing, 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.

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to AMARINDER SINGH GARCHA, MBBS. To verify AMARINDER SINGH GARCHA, MBBS's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

AMARINDER SINGH GARCHA, MBBS — brand share 25.0%
Specialty average (est.)

25% brand-name claims vs 75% generic, on 2,791 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.

2,791
Total Claims
$701K
Total Drug Cost
452
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,127
Total Day Supply
172,107
Brand vs Generic
25% brand / 75% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$511K
Generic Drug Cost
$190K
Antibiotic Claims
71

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
4.10
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male
Age Distribution
<65: 85, 65-74: 186, 75-84: 127, 85+: 54

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Prosol
Parenteral Amino Acid 20% No.1
353
Calcitriol
243
Amlodipine Besylate
169
Lisinopril
168
Veltassa
Patiromer Calcium Sorbitex
143
Nifedipine Er
Nifedipine
121
Carvedilol
118
Hydralazine Hcl
103
Sevelamer Carbonate
99
Furosemide
88

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

Nephrology Physician Overview

How AMARINDER SINGH GARCHA, MBBS fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider

AMARINDER SINGH GARCHA, MBBS's 2,791 claims are above the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in California

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as GARCHA.

Compare Nephrology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AMARINDER SINGH GARCHA, MBBS's specialty?
AMARINDER SINGH GARCHA, MBBS specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in FRESNO, California. Credentials: MBBS.
How much does AMARINDER SINGH GARCHA, MBBS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, AMARINDER SINGH GARCHA, MBBS wrote 2,791 Medicare Part D claims totaling $701K in drug costs for 452 beneficiaries.
What is AMARINDER SINGH GARCHA, MBBS's Medicare quality score?
AMARINDER SINGH GARCHA, MBBS has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 59.8863/100 (Quality: 70.7698, Cost: 70.5179). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is AMARINDER SINGH GARCHA, MBBS located?
AMARINDER SINGH GARCHA, MBBS is located at 568 E HERNDON AVE STE 201, FRESNO, CA, 93720. Phone: (559) 228-6600.
What is AMARINDER SINGH GARCHA, MBBS's NPI number?
AMARINDER SINGH GARCHA, MBBS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770817744, issued on 09/23/2009.
Does AMARINDER SINGH GARCHA, MBBS prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
AMARINDER SINGH GARCHA, MBBS's prescribing is 25% brand-name and 75% generic drugs by claim count, with $511K in brand drug costs.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does AMARINDER SINGH GARCHA, MBBS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, AMARINDER SINGH GARCHA, MBBS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prosol, Calcitriol, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does AMARINDER SINGH GARCHA, MBBS accept Medicare?
AMARINDER SINGH GARCHA, MBBS appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,791 Part D claims and 452 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify AMARINDER SINGH GARCHA, MBBS's credentials?
AMARINDER SINGH GARCHA, MBBS's NPI is 1770817744 with credentials MBBS. 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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