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ASHUTOSH LOHE, MD

Nephrology Physician in BARBOURVILLE, Kentucky. 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
14K
Medicare Part D claims · 899 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
96.1443/100
▲ 13 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

ASHUTOSH LOHE, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 96.1443/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 14,119 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

96.1443/100
MIPS score · +13 vs avg
14K
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.

ASHUTOSH LOHE, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

96 Top 17% higher than 83% 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%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

ASHUTOSH LOHE, MD 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).

What does the federal data show about ASHUTOSH LOHE, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/01/2006

NPI 1134206543

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

14,119 871% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

MIPS final score

96.1443/100 13.044300000000007% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Kentucky

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers

Kentucky providers

Nephrology Physician share within Kentucky

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ASHUTOSH LOHE, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nephrology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
96.1443/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Nephrology Physician) — 96.1443/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%96.1%
MIPS final score (Nephrology Physician) — 96.1443/100 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).

ASHUTOSH LOHE, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider practicing in BARBOURVILLE, Kentucky, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1134206543. 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.

ASHUTOSH LOHE, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 315 HOSPITAL DRIVE, BARBOURVILLE, KY, 40906, with a listed phone of (506) 545-6491. NPI 1134206543 was issued on 11/01/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LOHE 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 14,119 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 899 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.6 million in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.5%. 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 96.1443/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 90.7447, Cost 63.0697), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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

315 HOSPITAL DRIVE
BARBOURVILLE, KY 40906

Provider Details

NPI 1134206543
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/01/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

96.1443
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
90.7447
Quality
63.0697
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ASHUTOSH LOHE, 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.

ASHUTOSH S LOHE MD PSC
MANCHESTER, KY

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

ASHUTOSH LOHE, MD — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 14,119 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.

14,119
Total Claims
$1.6M
Total Drug Cost
899
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
24,269
Total Day Supply
719,097
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.3M
Generic Drug Cost
$263K
Opioid Claims
72 (0.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
127

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.81
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male
Age Distribution
<65: 138, 65-74: 361, 75-84: 290, 85+: 110

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Amlodipine Besylate
1,076
Spironolactone
1,038
Carvedilol
1,034
Hydralazine Hcl
828
Lisinopril
633
Clonidine Hcl
564
Losartan Potassium
529
Metoprolol Succinate
330
Atorvastatin Calcium
304
Hydrochlorothiazide
273

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

Nephrology Physician Overview

How ASHUTOSH LOHE, MD fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider

ASHUTOSH LOHE, MD's 14,119 claims are above the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in Kentucky

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

Compare Nephrology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ASHUTOSH LOHE, MD's specialty?
ASHUTOSH LOHE, MD specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in BARBOURVILLE, Kentucky. Credentials: MD.
How much does ASHUTOSH LOHE, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ASHUTOSH LOHE, MD wrote 14,119 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.6M in drug costs for 899 beneficiaries.
What is ASHUTOSH LOHE, MD's Medicare quality score?
ASHUTOSH LOHE, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 96.1443/100 (Quality: 90.7447, Cost: 63.0697). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ASHUTOSH LOHE, MD located?
ASHUTOSH LOHE, MD is located at 315 HOSPITAL DRIVE, BARBOURVILLE, KY, 40906. Phone: (506) 545-6491.
What is ASHUTOSH LOHE, MD's NPI number?
ASHUTOSH LOHE, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134206543, issued on 11/01/2006.
Does ASHUTOSH LOHE, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ASHUTOSH LOHE, MD's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.3M in brand drug costs.
Does ASHUTOSH LOHE, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, ASHUTOSH LOHE, MD had 72 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.5%.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ASHUTOSH LOHE, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ASHUTOSH LOHE, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Spironolactone, Carvedilol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ASHUTOSH LOHE, MD accept Medicare?
ASHUTOSH LOHE, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 14,119 Part D claims and 899 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ASHUTOSH LOHE, MD's credentials?
ASHUTOSH LOHE, MD's NPI is 1134206543 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.
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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