2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1598021867 MD
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ASHISH BHAKTA, MD

Family Medicine Physician in JACKSON, Tennessee. 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
567
Medicare Part D claims · 381 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Industry payments
$15.23
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ASHISH BHAKTA, MD filed 567 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in JACKSON, Tennessee.

567
Part D claims, 2023
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 BHAKTA, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

567 Top 34% higher than 66% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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 BHAKTA, MD 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 BHAKTA, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/11/2012

NPI 1598021867

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

567 83% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Tennessee

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family 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 BHAKTA, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 620 SKYLINE DR, JACKSON, TN, 38301, with a listed phone of (731) 541-5000. NPI 1598021867 was issued on 04/11/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BHAKTA 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 567 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 381 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $8K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 25.6%. 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.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

620 SKYLINE DR
JACKSON, TN 38301

Provider Details

NPI 1598021867
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/11/2012

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ASHISH BHAKTA, 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.

EMERGENCY COVERAGE LLC
ELLIJAY, GA

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 ASHISH BHAKTA, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$15

Largest payer

Abbott Laboratories

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

567
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
381
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
568
Total Day Supply
4,750
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Opioid Claims
145 (25.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
141

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.81
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male
Age Distribution
<65: 68, 65-74: 147, 75-84: 124, 85+: 42

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What ASHISH BHAKTA, 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
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
72
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
49
Prednisone
45
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
34
Cephalexin
33
Cefdinir
22
Doxycycline Hyclate
17
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
14
Metronidazole
13
Methocarbamol
12

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How ASHISH BHAKTA, MD fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

ASHISH BHAKTA, MD's 567 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Tennessee

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ASHISH BHAKTA, MD's specialty?
ASHISH BHAKTA, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in JACKSON, Tennessee. Credentials: MD.
How much does ASHISH BHAKTA, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ASHISH BHAKTA, MD wrote 567 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for 381 beneficiaries.
Where is ASHISH BHAKTA, MD located?
ASHISH BHAKTA, MD is located at 620 SKYLINE DR, JACKSON, TN, 38301. Phone: (731) 541-5000.
What is ASHISH BHAKTA, MD's NPI number?
ASHISH BHAKTA, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598021867, issued on 04/11/2012.
Does ASHISH BHAKTA, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, ASHISH BHAKTA, MD had 145 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 25.6%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ASHISH BHAKTA, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ASHISH BHAKTA, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ASHISH BHAKTA, MD accept Medicare?
ASHISH BHAKTA, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 567 Part D claims and 381 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ASHISH BHAKTA, MD's credentials?
ASHISH BHAKTA, MD's NPI is 1598021867 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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