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BHARATH MANU AKKARA VEETIL, MBBS

Internal Medicine Physician in SAINT CLOUD, Minnesota. 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 866 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

BHARATH MANU AKKARA VEETIL, MBBS filed 4,782 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in SAINT CLOUD, Minnesota, prescribing 90% generic.

5K
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.

BHARATH MANU AKKARA VEETIL, MBBS's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

4,782 Top 7% higher than 93% 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%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

BHARATH MANU AKKARA VEETIL, MBBS practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — 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 BHARATH MANU AKKARA VEETIL, MBBS?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/29/2006

NPI 1023174323

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,782 76% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Minnesota

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

BHARATH MANU AKKARA VEETIL, MBBS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MBBS credentials at 1200 6TH AVE N, SAINT CLOUD, MN, 56303, with a listed phone of (320) 252-5131. NPI 1023174323 was issued on 12/29/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AKKARA VEETIL 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 4,782 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 866 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2.8 million in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% 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.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

1200 6TH AVE N
SAINT CLOUD, MN 56303

Provider Details

NPI 1023174323
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MBBS
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/29/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BHARATH MANU AKKARA VEETIL, MBBS 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.

ST CLOUD HOSPITAL
★★★★☆ 4/5
WAITE PARK, MN
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 240036
CENTRACARE HEALTH-PAYNESVILLE LLC
RICHMOND, MN

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

BHARATH MANU AKKARA VEETIL, MBBS — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 4,782 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.

4,782
Total Claims
$2.8M
Total Drug Cost
866
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
11,055
Total Day Supply
321,881
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2.6M
Generic Drug Cost
$188K
Antibiotic Claims
21

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.48
Gender Split
71% female / 29% male
Age Distribution
<65: 89, 65-74: 392, 75-84: 297, 85+: 88

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What BHARATH MANU AKKARA VEETIL, MBBS 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
Prednisone
1,842
Methotrexate
Methotrexate Sodium
1,295
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate
425
Diclofenac Sodium
95
Allopurinol
81
Enbrel Sureclick
Etanercept
73
Otezla
Apremilast
68
Methylprednisolone
63
Sulfasalazine
63
Pilocarpine Hcl
58

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How BHARATH MANU AKKARA VEETIL, MBBS fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

BHARATH MANU AKKARA VEETIL, MBBS's 4,782 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Minnesota

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Minnesota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as AKKARA VEETIL.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BHARATH MANU AKKARA VEETIL, MBBS's specialty?
BHARATH MANU AKKARA VEETIL, MBBS specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in SAINT CLOUD, Minnesota. Credentials: MBBS.
How much does BHARATH MANU AKKARA VEETIL, MBBS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BHARATH MANU AKKARA VEETIL, MBBS wrote 4,782 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.8M in drug costs for 866 beneficiaries.
Where is BHARATH MANU AKKARA VEETIL, MBBS located?
BHARATH MANU AKKARA VEETIL, MBBS is located at 1200 6TH AVE N, SAINT CLOUD, MN, 56303. Phone: (320) 252-5131.
What is BHARATH MANU AKKARA VEETIL, MBBS's NPI number?
BHARATH MANU AKKARA VEETIL, MBBS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023174323, issued on 12/29/2006.
Does BHARATH MANU AKKARA VEETIL, MBBS prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BHARATH MANU AKKARA VEETIL, MBBS's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $2.6M in brand drug costs.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BHARATH MANU AKKARA VEETIL, MBBS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BHARATH MANU AKKARA VEETIL, MBBS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Methotrexate, Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BHARATH MANU AKKARA VEETIL, MBBS accept Medicare?
BHARATH MANU AKKARA VEETIL, MBBS appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,782 Part D claims and 866 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BHARATH MANU AKKARA VEETIL, MBBS's credentials?
BHARATH MANU AKKARA VEETIL, MBBS's NPI is 1023174323 with credentials MBBS. 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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