2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1629297551 M.D.
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BHUPESH KHADKA, M.D.

Nephrology Physician in CINCINNATI, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 293 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$183.7
10 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

BHUPESH KHADKA, M.D. filed 2,004 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nephrology Physician in CINCINNATI, Ohio, prescribing 95% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
95%
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.

BHUPESH KHADKA, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

2,004 Top 16% higher than 84% 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)

BHUPESH KHADKA, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 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 BHUPESH KHADKA, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/25/2007

NPI 1629297551

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,004 38% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

Specialty distribution in Ohio

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among Ohio providers

Ohio providers

Nephrology Physician share within Ohio

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

BHUPESH KHADKA, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 4435 AICHOLTZ RD OFC 800C, CINCINNATI, OH, 45245, with a listed phone of (513) 688-1500. NPI 1629297551 was issued on 04/25/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KHADKA 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 2,004 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 293 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $101K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% 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.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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

4435 AICHOLTZ RD OFC 800C
CINCINNATI, OH 45245

Provider Details

NPI 1629297551
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/25/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BHUPESH KHADKA, M.D. 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.

KIDNEY AND HYPERTENSION CENTER INC
CINCINNATI, 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).

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 BHUPESH KHADKA, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$184

Largest payer

Vifor Pharma, Inc.

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.

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 BHUPESH KHADKA, M.D.. To verify BHUPESH KHADKA, 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 · Generic-heavy

BHUPESH KHADKA, M.D. — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 2,004 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.

2,004
Total Claims
$101K
Total Drug Cost
293
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,457
Total Day Supply
101,358
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$50K
Generic Drug Cost
$50K
Antibiotic Claims
20

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.08
Gender Split
52% female / 48% male
Age Distribution
<65: 40, 65-74: 118, 75-84: 99, 85+: 36

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What BHUPESH KHADKA, M.D. 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
Calcitriol
184
Losartan Potassium
184
Tamsulosin Hcl
168
Amlodipine Besylate
163
Lisinopril
147
Hydralazine Hcl
108
Allopurinol
89
Clonidine Hcl
87
Torsemide
79
Furosemide
54

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

Nephrology Physician Overview

How BHUPESH KHADKA, M.D. fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider

BHUPESH KHADKA, M.D.'s 2,004 claims are above the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in Ohio

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BHUPESH KHADKA, M.D.'s specialty?
BHUPESH KHADKA, M.D. specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in CINCINNATI, Ohio. Credentials: M.D..
How much does BHUPESH KHADKA, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BHUPESH KHADKA, M.D. wrote 2,004 Medicare Part D claims totaling $101K in drug costs for 293 beneficiaries.
Where is BHUPESH KHADKA, M.D. located?
BHUPESH KHADKA, M.D. is located at 4435 AICHOLTZ RD OFC 800C, CINCINNATI, OH, 45245. Phone: (513) 688-1500.
What is BHUPESH KHADKA, M.D.'s NPI number?
BHUPESH KHADKA, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629297551, issued on 04/25/2007.
Does BHUPESH KHADKA, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BHUPESH KHADKA, M.D.'s prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $50K in brand drug costs.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BHUPESH KHADKA, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BHUPESH KHADKA, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Calcitriol, Losartan Potassium, Tamsulosin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BHUPESH KHADKA, M.D. accept Medicare?
BHUPESH KHADKA, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,004 Part D claims and 293 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BHUPESH KHADKA, M.D.'s credentials?
BHUPESH KHADKA, M.D.'s NPI is 1629297551 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.
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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