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DEEPTHI GUNASEKARAN, MD

Nephrology Physician in BOSTON, Massachusetts. 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
119
Medicare Part D claims · 40 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 18% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
73.5637/100
▼ 10 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

DEEPTHI GUNASEKARAN, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 73.5637/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 119 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

73.5637/100
MIPS score · -10 vs avg
119
Part D claims, 2023
82%
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.

DEEPTHI GUNASEKARAN, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

74 11th percentile higher than 11% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 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)

DEEPTHI GUNASEKARAN, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 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 DEEPTHI GUNASEKARAN, MD?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/17/2018

NPI 1821574484

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

119 92% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

MIPS final score

73.5637/100 9.536299999999997% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Nephrology Physician share within Massachusetts

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

DEEPTHI GUNASEKARAN, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nephrology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
73.5637/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Nephrology Physician) — 73.5637/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%73.6%
MIPS final score (Nephrology Physician) — 73.5637/100 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).

DEEPTHI GUNASEKARAN, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider practicing in BOSTON, Massachusetts, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1821574484. 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.

DEEPTHI GUNASEKARAN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 725 ALBANY STREET, SUITE 7A, BOSTON, MA, 02118, with a listed phone of (617) 414-8680. NPI 1821574484 was issued on 07/17/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GUNASEKARAN 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 119 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 40 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $58K in drug spend, split 18% brand-name and 82% 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 73.5637/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 75.8435, Cost 51.4318), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

725 ALBANY STREET, SUITE 7A
BOSTON, MA 02118

Provider Details

NPI 1821574484
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/17/2018

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

73.5637
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
75.8435
Quality
51.4318
Cost
74
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DEEPTHI GUNASEKARAN, 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.

EVANS MEDICAL FOUNDATION INC
BOSTON, MA
SOUTH BOSTON COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
SOUTH BOSTON, MA

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 — Massachusetts BORIM 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 ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to DEEPTHI GUNASEKARAN, MD. To verify DEEPTHI GUNASEKARAN, MD's current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases

BORIM 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 Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

DEEPTHI GUNASEKARAN, MD — brand share 18.0%
Specialty average (est.)

18% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 119 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.

119
Total Claims
$58K
Total Drug Cost
40
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
156
Total Day Supply
4,233
Brand vs Generic
18% brand / 82% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$55K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
6.06
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male
Age Distribution
<65: 12, 65-74: 17, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Amlodipine Besylate
11

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

Nephrology Physician Overview

How DEEPTHI GUNASEKARAN, MD 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

DEEPTHI GUNASEKARAN, MD's 119 claims are below the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in Massachusetts

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DEEPTHI GUNASEKARAN, MD's specialty?
DEEPTHI GUNASEKARAN, MD specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in BOSTON, Massachusetts. Credentials: MD.
How much does DEEPTHI GUNASEKARAN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DEEPTHI GUNASEKARAN, MD wrote 119 Medicare Part D claims totaling $58K in drug costs for 40 beneficiaries.
What is DEEPTHI GUNASEKARAN, MD's Medicare quality score?
DEEPTHI GUNASEKARAN, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 73.5637/100 (Quality: 75.8435, Cost: 51.4318). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is DEEPTHI GUNASEKARAN, MD located?
DEEPTHI GUNASEKARAN, MD is located at 725 ALBANY STREET, SUITE 7A, BOSTON, MA, 02118. Phone: (617) 414-8680.
What is DEEPTHI GUNASEKARAN, MD's NPI number?
DEEPTHI GUNASEKARAN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821574484, issued on 07/17/2018.
Does DEEPTHI GUNASEKARAN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DEEPTHI GUNASEKARAN, MD's prescribing is 18% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $55K 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 DEEPTHI GUNASEKARAN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DEEPTHI GUNASEKARAN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DEEPTHI GUNASEKARAN, MD accept Medicare?
DEEPTHI GUNASEKARAN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 119 Part D claims and 40 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DEEPTHI GUNASEKARAN, MD's credentials?
DEEPTHI GUNASEKARAN, MD's NPI is 1821574484 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.

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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