2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1720224223 MD
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Arun Ranganath, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in Tappahannock, Virginia. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 196 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
46%
generic claims · 54% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$333.12
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

Arun Ranganath, MD filed 1,004 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in Tappahannock, Virginia, prescribing 46% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
46%
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.

Arun Ranganath, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

1,004 Top 24% higher than 76% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

Arun Ranganath, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 7 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 Arun Ranganath, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/05/2009

NPI 1720224223

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,004 63% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Virginia

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Internal Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Internal Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

Arun Ranganath, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 618 HOSPITAL RD, Tappahannock, VA, 22560, with a listed phone of (804) 828-4635. NPI 1720224223 was issued on 01/05/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Ranganath 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 1,004 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 196 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $534K in drug spend, split 54% brand-name and 46% 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.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

618 HOSPITAL RD
Tappahannock, VA 22560

Provider Details

NPI 1720224223
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/05/2009

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Arun Ranganath, 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.

Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital And Clinics, Inc.
Stevens Point, WI
Froedtert Manitowoc Medical Group, LLC
Sheboygan, WI
Hospital Medicine Services OF Maine LLC
Blue Hill, ME
Maine Medical Services LLC
Blue Hill, ME
Mainegeneral Medical Center
Augusta, ME
Mcv Associated Physicians
Tappahannock, VA

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 Arun Ranganath, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$333

Largest payer

United Therapeutics 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 · Brand-heavy

Arun Ranganath, MD — brand share 54.0%
Specialty average (est.)

54% brand-name claims vs 46% generic, on 1,004 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.

1,004
Total Claims
$534K
Total Drug Cost
196
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,665
Total Day Supply
44,367
Brand vs Generic
54% brand / 46% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$409K
Generic Drug Cost
$124K
Antibiotic Claims
193

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.79
Gender Split
47% female / 53% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Arun Ranganath, MD 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
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
147
Azithromycin
130
Prednisone
125
Anoro Ellipta
Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr
110
Trelegy Ellipta
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter
106
Symbicort
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate
44
Levofloxacin
31
Montelukast Sodium
25
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
21
Incruse Ellipta
Umeclidinium Bromide
21

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How Arun Ranganath, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

Arun Ranganath, MD's 1,004 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Virginia

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

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry — providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Virginia medical board — federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arun Ranganath, MD's specialty?
Arun Ranganath, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in Tappahannock, Virginia. Credentials: MD.
How much does Arun Ranganath, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Arun Ranganath, MD wrote 1,004 Medicare Part D claims totaling $534K in drug costs for 196 beneficiaries.
Where is Arun Ranganath, MD located?
Arun Ranganath, MD is located at 618 HOSPITAL RD, Tappahannock, VA, 22560. Phone: (804) 828-4635.
What is Arun Ranganath, MD's NPI number?
Arun Ranganath, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720224223, issued on 01/05/2009.
Does Arun Ranganath, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Arun Ranganath, MD's prescribing is 54% brand-name and 46% generic drugs by claim count, with $409K in brand drug costs.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Arun Ranganath, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Arun Ranganath, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, Azithromycin, Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Arun Ranganath, MD accept Medicare?
Arun Ranganath, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,004 Part D claims and 196 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Arun Ranganath, MD's credentials?
Arun Ranganath, MD's NPI is 1720224223 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.
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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