2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1306804349 MD
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BHOLA RAMA, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Physician in MARION, 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 553 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
87.6595/100
▲ 5 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

BHOLA RAMA, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 87.6595/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 3,302 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

87.6595/100
MIPS score · +5 vs avg
3K
Part D claims, 2023
86%
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.

BHOLA RAMA, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

88 Top 46% higher than 54% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. 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)

BHOLA RAMA, 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 BHOLA RAMA, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/01/2006

NPI 1306804349

Primary specialty

Cardiovascular Disease Physician

Mid-sized

24,795 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,302 9% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,033

MIPS final score

87.6595/100 4.5595% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Ohio

How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Ohio providers

Ohio providers

Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within Ohio

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

BHOLA RAMA, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Cardiovascular Disease Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
87.6595/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) — 87.6595/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%87.7%
MIPS final score (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) — 87.6595/100 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).

BHOLA RAMA, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding MD credentials at 278 BARKS RD W, MARION, OH, 43302, with a listed phone of (740) 383-7980. NPI 1306804349 was issued on 05/01/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what RAMA 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 3,302 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 553 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $522K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 87.6595/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 74.4518), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,795 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 3,033 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

278 BARKS RD W
MARION, OH 43302

Provider Details

NPI 1306804349
Specialty Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/01/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

87.6595
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
74.4518
Quality
96.0373
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BHOLA RAMA, 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.

MARION AREA PHYSICIANS LLC
MARION, OH

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

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 BHOLA RAMA, MD. To verify BHOLA RAMA, MD'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

BHOLA RAMA, MD — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 3,302 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.

3,302
Total Claims
$522K
Total Drug Cost
553
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
8,079
Total Day Supply
240,963
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$462K
Generic Drug Cost
$61K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.84
Gender Split
48% female / 52% male
Age Distribution
<65: 82, 65-74: 203, 75-84: 183, 85+: 85

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What BHOLA RAMA, MD 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
Metoprolol Succinate
286
Metoprolol Tartrate
229
Eliquis
Apixaban
228
Atorvastatin Calcium
222
Amlodipine Besylate
195
Isosorbide Mononitrate Er
Isosorbide Mononitrate
193
Carvedilol
192
Lisinopril
169
Furosemide
124
Warfarin Sodium
123

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

Cardiovascular Disease Physician Overview

How BHOLA RAMA, MD fits within the Cardiovascular Disease Physician landscape nationally.

24,795
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Cardiovascular Disease Physician
3,033
Avg Claims per Provider

BHOLA RAMA, MD's 3,302 claims are above the specialty average of 3,033.

Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in Ohio

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

Compare Cardiovascular Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BHOLA RAMA, MD's specialty?
BHOLA RAMA, MD specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in MARION, Ohio. Credentials: MD.
How much does BHOLA RAMA, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BHOLA RAMA, MD wrote 3,302 Medicare Part D claims totaling $522K in drug costs for 553 beneficiaries.
What is BHOLA RAMA, MD's Medicare quality score?
BHOLA RAMA, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 87.6595/100 (Quality: 74.4518). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is BHOLA RAMA, MD located?
BHOLA RAMA, MD is located at 278 BARKS RD W, MARION, OH, 43302. Phone: (740) 383-7980.
What is BHOLA RAMA, MD's NPI number?
BHOLA RAMA, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306804349, issued on 05/01/2006.
Does BHOLA RAMA, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BHOLA RAMA, MD's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $462K in brand drug costs.
How many Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 24,795 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider writes 3,033 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BHOLA RAMA, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BHOLA RAMA, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Metoprolol Tartrate, Eliquis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BHOLA RAMA, MD accept Medicare?
BHOLA RAMA, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,302 Part D claims and 553 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BHOLA RAMA, MD's credentials?
BHOLA RAMA, MD's NPI is 1306804349 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.

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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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