2026 NPPES data Interventional Pain Medicine Physician NPI 1043452196 M.D.
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ANUJ DAFTARI, M.D.

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician in GILBERT, Arizona. 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 · 525 beneficiaries · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
98%
generic claims · 2% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
86.4359/100
▲ 3 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$3.0K
34 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ANUJ DAFTARI, M.D. is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in GILBERT, Arizona with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 525 beneficiaries — 2% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 86.4359/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $3.0K across 34 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ANUJ DAFTARI, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 86.4359 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 2,276 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)

ANUJ DAFTARI, 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).

ANUJ DAFTARI, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/02/2009

NPI 1043452196

Primary specialty

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician

Niche

1,528 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,276 4% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,197

MIPS final score

86.4359/100 3.3359000000000094% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Interventional Pain Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician share within Arizona

1. Interventional Pain Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician share within Arizona

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ANUJ DAFTARI, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Interventional Pain Medicine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
86.4359/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Interventional Pain Medicine Physician) — 86.4359/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%86.4%
MIPS final score (Interventional Pain Medicine Physician) — 86.4359/100 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).

ANUJ DAFTARI, M.D. is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider practicing in GILBERT, Arizona, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1043452196. 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.

ANUJ DAFTARI, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 3591 S MERCY RD STE 101, GILBERT, AZ, 85297, with a listed phone of (866) 974-2673. NPI 1043452196 was issued on 04/02/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DAFTARI 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 2,276 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 525 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $64K in drug spend, split 2% brand-name and 98% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 20.5%. 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 86.4359/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 75.338), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,528 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 2,197 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

3591 S MERCY RD STE 101
GILBERT, AZ 85297

Provider Details

NPI 1043452196
Specialty Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/02/2009

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

86.4359
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
75.338
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ANUJ DAFTARI, 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.

CENTER FOR ORTHOPEDIC RESEARCH AND EDUCATION LLC
SUN CITY, AZ

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 ANUJ DAFTARI, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$3.0K

Largest payer

Medtronic, 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 · Generic-heavy

ANUJ DAFTARI, M.D. — brand share 2.0%
Specialty average (est.)

2% brand-name claims vs 98% generic, on 2,276 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.

2,276
Total Claims
$64K
Total Drug Cost
525
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,091
Total Day Supply
86,374
Brand vs Generic
2% brand / 98% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$11K
Generic Drug Cost
$53K
Opioid Claims
467 (20.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
13

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.57
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male
Age Distribution
<65: 88, 65-74: 234, 75-84: 158, 85+: 45

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Gabapentin
264
Baclofen
253
Celecoxib
232
Tizanidine Hcl
196
Pregabalin
139
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
138
Ibuprofen
116
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
110
Oxycodone Hcl
100
Meloxicam
92

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

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Overview

How ANUJ DAFTARI, M.D. fits within the Interventional Pain Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

1,528
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
2,197
Avg Claims per Provider

ANUJ DAFTARI, M.D.'s 2,276 claims are above the specialty average of 2,197.

Nearby Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in Arizona

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

Compare Interventional Pain Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ANUJ DAFTARI, M.D.'s specialty?
ANUJ DAFTARI, M.D. specializes in Interventional Pain Medicine Physician and practices in GILBERT, Arizona. Credentials: M.D..
How much does ANUJ DAFTARI, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ANUJ DAFTARI, M.D. wrote 2,276 Medicare Part D claims totaling $64K in drug costs for 525 beneficiaries.
What is ANUJ DAFTARI, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
ANUJ DAFTARI, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 86.4359/100 (Quality: 75.338). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ANUJ DAFTARI, M.D. located?
ANUJ DAFTARI, M.D. is located at 3591 S MERCY RD STE 101, GILBERT, AZ, 85297. Phone: (866) 974-2673.
What is ANUJ DAFTARI, M.D.'s NPI number?
ANUJ DAFTARI, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043452196, issued on 04/02/2009.
Does ANUJ DAFTARI, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ANUJ DAFTARI, M.D.'s prescribing is 2% brand-name and 98% generic drugs by claim count, with $11K in brand drug costs.
Does ANUJ DAFTARI, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, ANUJ DAFTARI, M.D. had 467 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 20.5%.
How many Interventional Pain Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,528 Interventional Pain Medicine Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider writes 2,197 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ANUJ DAFTARI, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ANUJ DAFTARI, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Baclofen, Celecoxib. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ANUJ DAFTARI, M.D. accept Medicare?
ANUJ DAFTARI, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,276 Part D claims and 525 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ANUJ DAFTARI, M.D.'s credentials?
ANUJ DAFTARI, M.D.'s NPI is 1043452196 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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