2026 NPPES data Hospitalist Physician NPI 1730718727 MD
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BHAVANI NAGENDRA PAPUDESI, MD

Hospitalist Physician in MYRTLE BEACH, South Carolina. 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
112
Medicare Part D claims · 54 beneficiaries · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$40.13
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: BHAVANI NAGENDRA PAPUDESI, MD is a Hospitalist Physician ([object Object]) practicing in MYRTLE BEACH, South Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 112 claims across 54 beneficiaries — 10% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $40.13 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: BHAVANI NAGENDRA PAPUDESI, MD filed 112 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across MYRTLE BEACH, South Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

BHAVANI NAGENDRA PAPUDESI, MD 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).

BHAVANI NAGENDRA PAPUDESI, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/02/2020

NPI 1730718727

Primary specialty

Hospitalist Physician

Mid-sized

16,825 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

112 87% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 888

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Hospitalist Physician share within South Carolina

1. Hospitalist Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hospitalist Physician share within South Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

BHAVANI NAGENDRA PAPUDESI, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider practicing in MYRTLE BEACH, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1730718727. 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.

BHAVANI NAGENDRA PAPUDESI, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospitalist Physician provider holding MD credentials at 809 82ND PKWY, MYRTLE BEACH, SC, 29572, with a listed phone of (843) 692-1765. NPI 1730718727 was issued on 04/02/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PAPUDESI 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 112 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 54 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $6K 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.

Hospitalist Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,825 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 888 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

809 82ND PKWY
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29572

Provider Details

NPI 1730718727
Specialty Hospitalist Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/02/2020

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BHAVANI NAGENDRA PAPUDESI, 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.

MCLEOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER OF THE PEE DEE INC
FLORENCE, SC
SOUTHEASTERN HOSPITALIST SERVICES PC
MYRTLE BEACH, SC

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 BHAVANI NAGENDRA PAPUDESI, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$40

Largest payer

ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

BHAVANI NAGENDRA PAPUDESI, MD — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 112 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.

112
Total Claims
$6K
Total Drug Cost
54
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
126
Total Day Supply
2,513
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$5K
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Antibiotic Claims
26

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.86
Gender Split
48% female / 52% male

Hospitalist Physician Overview

How BHAVANI NAGENDRA PAPUDESI, MD fits within the Hospitalist Physician landscape nationally.

16,825
Hospitalist Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hospitalist Physician
888
Avg Claims per Provider

BHAVANI NAGENDRA PAPUDESI, MD's 112 claims are below the specialty average of 888.

Nearby Hospitalist Physician Providers in South Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as PAPUDESI.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BHAVANI NAGENDRA PAPUDESI, MD's specialty?
BHAVANI NAGENDRA PAPUDESI, MD specializes in Hospitalist Physician and practices in MYRTLE BEACH, South Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does BHAVANI NAGENDRA PAPUDESI, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BHAVANI NAGENDRA PAPUDESI, MD wrote 112 Medicare Part D claims totaling $6K in drug costs for 54 beneficiaries.
Where is BHAVANI NAGENDRA PAPUDESI, MD located?
BHAVANI NAGENDRA PAPUDESI, MD is located at 809 82ND PKWY, MYRTLE BEACH, SC, 29572. Phone: (843) 692-1765.
What is BHAVANI NAGENDRA PAPUDESI, MD's NPI number?
BHAVANI NAGENDRA PAPUDESI, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730718727, issued on 04/02/2020.
Does BHAVANI NAGENDRA PAPUDESI, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BHAVANI NAGENDRA PAPUDESI, MD's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $5K in brand drug costs.
How many Hospitalist Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,825 Hospitalist Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hospitalist Physician provider writes 888 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does BHAVANI NAGENDRA PAPUDESI, MD accept Medicare?
BHAVANI NAGENDRA PAPUDESI, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 112 Part D claims and 54 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BHAVANI NAGENDRA PAPUDESI, MD's credentials?
BHAVANI NAGENDRA PAPUDESI, MD's NPI is 1730718727 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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