2026 NPPES data General Practice Physician NPI 1982664926 MD
Verify on CMS →

BHARAT PITHADIA, MD

General Practice Physician in VALPARAISO, Indiana. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

Federal data — no proprietary rating. PlainDoctor publishes the actual CMS NPPES and Medicare records — NPI registration, specialty, practice location, and prescribing data — without a composite score or editorial opinion on top. Every field traces to a federal source.
Prescribing volume
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 174 beneficiaries · General Practice Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: BHARAT PITHADIA, MD is a General Practice Physician ([object Object]) practicing in VALPARAISO, Indiana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 174 beneficiaries — 10% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: BHARAT PITHADIA, MD filed 2,366 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across VALPARAISO, Indiana. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

BHARAT PITHADIA, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

BHARAT PITHADIA, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/24/2006

NPI 1982664926

Primary specialty

General Practice Physician

Mid-sized

16,677 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,366 18% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,872

Specialty distribution in Indiana

How General Practice Physician compares to other specialties among Indiana providers

Indiana providers

General Practice Physician share within Indiana

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — General Practice Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (General Practice Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (General Practice 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).

BHARAT PITHADIA, MD is a General Practice Physician provider practicing in VALPARAISO, Indiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1982664926. 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.

BHARAT PITHADIA, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a General Practice Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2801 LEONARD DR, VALPARAISO, IN, 46383, with a listed phone of (219) 476-1704. NPI 1982664926 was issued on 03/24/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PITHADIA 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 2,366 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 174 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $250K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% 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.

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

2801 LEONARD DR
VALPARAISO, IN 46383

Provider Details

NPI 1982664926
Specialty General Practice Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/24/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

BHARAT PITHADIA, MD — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 2,366 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.

2,366
Total Claims
$250K
Total Drug Cost
174
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,020
Total Day Supply
175,033
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$191K
Generic Drug Cost
$57K
Opioid Claims
13 (0.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
87

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.89
Gender Split
52% female / 48% 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
135
Amlodipine Besylate
116
Levothyroxine Sodium
114
Valsartan
95
Carvedilol
94
Rosuvastatin Calcium
85
Lisinopril
74
Omeprazole
63
Prednisone
48
Trazodone Hcl
46

* 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 BHARAT PITHADIA, MD 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

BHARAT PITHADIA, MD's 2,366 claims are below the specialty average of 2,872.

Nearby General Practice Physician Providers in Indiana

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BHARAT PITHADIA, MD's specialty?
BHARAT PITHADIA, MD specializes in General Practice Physician and practices in VALPARAISO, Indiana. Credentials: MD.
How much does BHARAT PITHADIA, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BHARAT PITHADIA, MD wrote 2,366 Medicare Part D claims totaling $250K in drug costs for 174 beneficiaries.
Where is BHARAT PITHADIA, MD located?
BHARAT PITHADIA, MD is located at 2801 LEONARD DR, VALPARAISO, IN, 46383. Phone: (219) 476-1704.
What is BHARAT PITHADIA, MD's NPI number?
BHARAT PITHADIA, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982664926, issued on 03/24/2006.
Does BHARAT PITHADIA, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BHARAT PITHADIA, MD's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $191K in brand drug costs.
Does BHARAT PITHADIA, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, BHARAT PITHADIA, MD had 13 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.5%.
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 BHARAT PITHADIA, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BHARAT PITHADIA, MD'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 BHARAT PITHADIA, MD accept Medicare?
BHARAT PITHADIA, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,366 Part D claims and 174 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BHARAT PITHADIA, MD's credentials?
BHARAT PITHADIA, MD's NPI is 1982664926 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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology