2026 NPPES data Pulmonary Disease Physician NPI 1679795835 M.D.
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ANJU BUDHWANI, M.D.

Pulmonary Disease Physician in LINCOLN PARK, New Jersey. 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 · 197 beneficiaries · Pulmonary Disease Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 18% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
79.1659/100
▼ 4 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.2K
56 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ANJU BUDHWANI, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 79.1659/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 2,294 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

79.1659/100
MIPS score · -4 vs avg
2K
Part D claims, 2023
82%
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.

ANJU BUDHWANI, 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

79 30th percentile higher than 30% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 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)

ANJU BUDHWANI, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — 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 ANJU BUDHWANI, M.D.?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/03/2007

NPI 1679795835

Primary specialty

Pulmonary Disease Physician

Mid-sized

9,271 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,294 57% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,457

MIPS final score

79.1659/100 3.934100000000001% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Pulmonary Disease Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Pulmonary Disease Physician share within New Jersey

1. Pulmonary Disease Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pulmonary Disease Physician share within New Jersey

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ANJU BUDHWANI, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Pulmonary Disease Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
79.1659/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Pulmonary Disease Physician) — 79.1659/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%79.2%
MIPS final score (Pulmonary Disease Physician) — 79.1659/100 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).

ANJU BUDHWANI, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 166 MAIN ST STE 1A, LINCOLN PARK, NJ, 07035, with a listed phone of (973) 694-6260. NPI 1679795835 was issued on 05/03/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BUDHWANI 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 2,294 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 197 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $339K in drug spend, split 18% brand-name and 82% 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 79.1659/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 30.553), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Pulmonary Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,271 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 1,457 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

166 MAIN ST STE 1A
LINCOLN PARK, NJ 07035

Provider Details

NPI 1679795835
Specialty Pulmonary Disease Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/03/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

79.1659
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
30.553
Cost

Reporting: Individual

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 ANJU BUDHWANI, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.2K

Largest payer

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

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

ANJU BUDHWANI, M.D. — brand share 18.0%
Specialty average (est.)

18% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 2,294 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.

2,294
Total Claims
$339K
Total Drug Cost
197
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,312
Total Day Supply
155,376
Brand vs Generic
18% brand / 82% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$300K
Generic Drug Cost
$37K
Antibiotic Claims
116

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.25
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What ANJU BUDHWANI, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Rosuvastatin Calcium
157
Atorvastatin Calcium
121
Metformin Hcl
101
Levothyroxine Sodium
86
Omeprazole
75
Amlodipine Besylate
71
Azithromycin
63
Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide
Losartan/Hydrochlorothiazide
59
Metoprolol Tartrate
59
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
57

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

Pulmonary Disease Physician Overview

How ANJU BUDHWANI, M.D. fits within the Pulmonary Disease Physician landscape nationally.

9,271
Pulmonary Disease Physician Providers in US
53
States with Pulmonary Disease Physician
1,457
Avg Claims per Provider

ANJU BUDHWANI, M.D.'s 2,294 claims are above the specialty average of 1,457.

Nearby Pulmonary Disease Physician Providers in New Jersey

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BUDHWANI.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ANJU BUDHWANI, M.D.'s specialty?
ANJU BUDHWANI, M.D. specializes in Pulmonary Disease Physician and practices in LINCOLN PARK, New Jersey. Credentials: M.D..
How much does ANJU BUDHWANI, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ANJU BUDHWANI, M.D. wrote 2,294 Medicare Part D claims totaling $339K in drug costs for 197 beneficiaries.
What is ANJU BUDHWANI, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
ANJU BUDHWANI, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 79.1659/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 30.553). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ANJU BUDHWANI, M.D. located?
ANJU BUDHWANI, M.D. is located at 166 MAIN ST STE 1A, LINCOLN PARK, NJ, 07035. Phone: (973) 694-6260.
What is ANJU BUDHWANI, M.D.'s NPI number?
ANJU BUDHWANI, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679795835, issued on 05/03/2007.
Does ANJU BUDHWANI, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ANJU BUDHWANI, M.D.'s prescribing is 18% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $300K in brand drug costs.
How many Pulmonary Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 9,271 Pulmonary Disease Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Pulmonary Disease Physician provider writes 1,457 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ANJU BUDHWANI, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ANJU BUDHWANI, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Rosuvastatin Calcium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Metformin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ANJU BUDHWANI, M.D. accept Medicare?
ANJU BUDHWANI, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,294 Part D claims and 197 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ANJU BUDHWANI, M.D.'s credentials?
ANJU BUDHWANI, M.D.'s NPI is 1679795835 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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