2026 NPPES data Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1477761534 M.D.
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ASHISH BEHL, M.D.

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in NORFOLK, 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
136
Medicare Part D claims · 59 beneficiaries · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

ASHISH BEHL, M.D. filed 136 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in NORFOLK, Virginia, prescribing 87% generic.

136
Part D claims, 2023
87%
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.

ASHISH BEHL, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

136 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 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)

ASHISH BEHL, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 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 ASHISH BEHL, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/20/2007

NPI 1477761534

Primary specialty

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician

Niche

1,524 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

136 89% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,275

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Virginia

1. Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Virginia

Specialty board-certification context

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

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Hospice and Palliative Medicine (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).

ASHISH BEHL, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 6161 KEMPSVILLE CIR, NORFOLK, VA, 23502, with a listed phone of (757) 686-3508. NPI 1477761534 was issued on 05/20/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BEHL 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 136 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 59 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $9K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% 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.

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,524 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 1,275 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

6161 KEMPSVILLE CIR
NORFOLK, VA 23502

Provider Details

NPI 1477761534
Specialty Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/20/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ASHISH BEHL, 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.

SENTARA MEDICAL GROUP
VIRGINIA BCH, 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).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

ASHISH BEHL, M.D. — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 136 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.

136
Total Claims
$9K
Total Drug Cost
59
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
150
Total Day Supply
3,448
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$6K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Antibiotic Claims
26

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.61
Gender Split
44% female / 56% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
12

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

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview

How ASHISH BEHL, M.D. fits within the Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

1,524
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
51
States with Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
1,275
Avg Claims per Provider

ASHISH BEHL, M.D.'s 136 claims are below the specialty average of 1,275.

Nearby Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Virginia

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

Compare Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ASHISH BEHL, M.D.'s specialty?
ASHISH BEHL, M.D. specializes in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in NORFOLK, Virginia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does ASHISH BEHL, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ASHISH BEHL, M.D. wrote 136 Medicare Part D claims totaling $9K in drug costs for 59 beneficiaries.
Where is ASHISH BEHL, M.D. located?
ASHISH BEHL, M.D. is located at 6161 KEMPSVILLE CIR, NORFOLK, VA, 23502. Phone: (757) 686-3508.
What is ASHISH BEHL, M.D.'s NPI number?
ASHISH BEHL, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477761534, issued on 05/20/2007.
Does ASHISH BEHL, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ASHISH BEHL, M.D.'s prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K in brand drug costs.
How many Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,524 Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,275 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ASHISH BEHL, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ASHISH BEHL, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ASHISH BEHL, M.D. accept Medicare?
ASHISH BEHL, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 136 Part D claims and 59 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ASHISH BEHL, M.D.'s credentials?
ASHISH BEHL, M.D.'s NPI is 1477761534 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.
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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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