2026 NPPES data General Practice Physician NPI 1144207143 M.D.
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BASAVARAJAPPA VISWANATH, M.D.

General Practice Physician in ELYRIA, Ohio. 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
8K
Medicare Part D claims · 587 beneficiaries · General Practice Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
90.9046/100
▲ 8 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

BASAVARAJAPPA VISWANATH, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 90.9046/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 8,137 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

90.9046/100
MIPS score · +8 vs avg
8K
Part D claims, 2023
90%
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.

BASAVARAJAPPA VISWANATH, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

91 Top 40% higher than 60% 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)

BASAVARAJAPPA VISWANATH, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — 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 BASAVARAJAPPA VISWANATH, M.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/30/2005

NPI 1144207143

Primary specialty

General Practice Physician

Mid-sized

16,677 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

8,137 183% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,872

MIPS final score

90.9046/100 7.804600000000008% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Ohio

How General Practice Physician compares to other specialties among Ohio providers

Ohio providers

General Practice Physician share within Ohio

1. General Practice Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
General Practice Physician share within Ohio

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

BASAVARAJAPPA VISWANATH, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the General Practice Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
90.9046/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (General Practice Physician) — 90.9046/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%90.9%
MIPS final score (General Practice Physician) — 90.9046/100 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).

BASAVARAJAPPA VISWANATH, M.D. is a General Practice Physician provider practicing in ELYRIA, Ohio, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1144207143. 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.

BASAVARAJAPPA VISWANATH, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a General Practice Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 125 E BROAD ST, ELYRIA, OH, 44035, with a listed phone of (440) 329-7320. NPI 1144207143 was issued on 12/30/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what VISWANATH 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 8,137 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 587 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $552K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.3%. 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 90.9046/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 81.8092), compared with the national average of 83.1.

General Practice Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,677 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,872 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

125 E BROAD ST
ELYRIA, OH 44035

Provider Details

NPI 1144207143
Specialty General Practice Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/30/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

90.9046
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
81.8092
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

License & disciplinary context — Ohio OMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to BASAVARAJAPPA VISWANATH, M.D.. To verify BASAVARAJAPPA VISWANATH, M.D.'s current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases

OMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

BASAVARAJAPPA VISWANATH, M.D. — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 8,137 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.

8,137
Total Claims
$552K
Total Drug Cost
587
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
17,099
Total Day Supply
492,600
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$399K
Generic Drug Cost
$150K
Opioid Claims
22 (0.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
156

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.54
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 47, 65-74: 229, 75-84: 224, 85+: 87

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
538
Amlodipine Besylate
482
Levothyroxine Sodium
455
Metoprolol Tartrate
298
Metformin Hcl
253
Lisinopril
232
Lovastatin
224
Gabapentin
184
Losartan Potassium
178
Pantoprazole Sodium
166

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

General Practice Physician Overview

How BASAVARAJAPPA VISWANATH, M.D. fits within the General Practice Physician landscape nationally.

16,677
General Practice Physician Providers in US
56
States with General Practice Physician
2,872
Avg Claims per Provider

BASAVARAJAPPA VISWANATH, M.D.'s 8,137 claims are above the specialty average of 2,872.

Nearby General Practice Physician Providers in Ohio

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

Compare General Practice Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BASAVARAJAPPA VISWANATH, M.D.'s specialty?
BASAVARAJAPPA VISWANATH, M.D. specializes in General Practice Physician and practices in ELYRIA, Ohio. Credentials: M.D..
How much does BASAVARAJAPPA VISWANATH, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BASAVARAJAPPA VISWANATH, M.D. wrote 8,137 Medicare Part D claims totaling $552K in drug costs for 587 beneficiaries.
What is BASAVARAJAPPA VISWANATH, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
BASAVARAJAPPA VISWANATH, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 90.9046/100 (Quality: 81.8092). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is BASAVARAJAPPA VISWANATH, M.D. located?
BASAVARAJAPPA VISWANATH, M.D. is located at 125 E BROAD ST, ELYRIA, OH, 44035. Phone: (440) 329-7320.
What is BASAVARAJAPPA VISWANATH, M.D.'s NPI number?
BASAVARAJAPPA VISWANATH, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144207143, issued on 12/30/2005.
Does BASAVARAJAPPA VISWANATH, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BASAVARAJAPPA VISWANATH, M.D.'s prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $399K in brand drug costs.
Does BASAVARAJAPPA VISWANATH, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, BASAVARAJAPPA VISWANATH, M.D. had 22 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.3%.
How many General Practice Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,677 General Practice Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average General Practice Physician provider writes 2,872 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BASAVARAJAPPA VISWANATH, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BASAVARAJAPPA VISWANATH, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BASAVARAJAPPA VISWANATH, M.D. accept Medicare?
BASAVARAJAPPA VISWANATH, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 8,137 Part D claims and 587 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BASAVARAJAPPA VISWANATH, M.D.'s credentials?
BASAVARAJAPPA VISWANATH, M.D.'s NPI is 1144207143 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.

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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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