2026 NPPES data Gastroenterology Physician NPI 1679968200 M.D
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DHRUV CHAUDHARY, M.D

Gastroenterology Physician in COLUMBUS, Georgia. 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
636
Medicare Part D claims · 303 beneficiaries · Gastroenterology Physician avg: 833
Generic prescribing
73%
generic claims · 27% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$772.3
7 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

DHRUV CHAUDHARY, M.D reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 636 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

100/100
MIPS score · +17 vs avg
636
Part D claims, 2023
73%
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.

DHRUV CHAUDHARY, M.D's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

100 Top 7% higher than 93% 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%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

DHRUV CHAUDHARY, M.D 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 DHRUV CHAUDHARY, M.D?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/31/2015

NPI 1679968200

Primary specialty

Gastroenterology Physician

Mid-sized

16,567 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

636 24% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 833

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Gastroenterology Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Gastroenterology Physician share within Georgia

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

DHRUV CHAUDHARY, M.D's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Gastroenterology Physician national average

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

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

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Gastroenterology Physician) — 100/100 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).

DHRUV CHAUDHARY, M.D appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gastroenterology Physician provider holding M.D credentials at 1831 5TH AVE, COLUMBUS, GA, 31904, with a listed phone of (706) 320-8700. NPI 1679968200 was issued on 03/31/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHAUDHARY 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 636 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 303 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $453K in drug spend, split 27% brand-name and 73% 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 100/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Gastroenterology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,567 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 833 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

1831 5TH AVE
COLUMBUS, GA 31904

Provider Details

NPI 1679968200
Specialty Gastroenterology Physician
Credentials M.D
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/31/2015

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
99
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DHRUV CHAUDHARY, 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.

THE MEDICAL CENTER, INC.
COLUMBUS, GA

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 DHRUV CHAUDHARY, M.D. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$772

Largest payer

Boston Scientific Corporation

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 · Above average

DHRUV CHAUDHARY, M.D — brand share 27.0%
Specialty average (est.)

27% brand-name claims vs 73% generic, on 636 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.

636
Total Claims
$453K
Total Drug Cost
303
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,019
Total Day Supply
22,599
Brand vs Generic
27% brand / 73% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$435K
Generic Drug Cost
$19K
Antibiotic Claims
47

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.80
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male
Age Distribution
<65: 66, 65-74: 180, 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.

What DHRUV CHAUDHARY, 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
Peg 3350-Electrolyte
Sodium Chloride/Nahco3/Kcl/Peg
173
Pantoprazole Sodium
144
Budesonide Dr
Budesonide
24
Cefdinir
23
Linzess
Linaclotide
23
Lubiprostone
16
Cholestyramine
Cholestyramine (With Sugar)
14
Omeprazole
11
Gavilyte-G
"Peg3350/Sod Sulf
N/A

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

Gastroenterology Physician Overview

How DHRUV CHAUDHARY, M.D fits within the Gastroenterology Physician landscape nationally.

16,567
Gastroenterology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Gastroenterology Physician
833
Avg Claims per Provider

DHRUV CHAUDHARY, M.D's 636 claims are below the specialty average of 833.

Nearby Gastroenterology Physician Providers in Georgia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DHRUV CHAUDHARY, M.D's specialty?
DHRUV CHAUDHARY, M.D specializes in Gastroenterology Physician and practices in COLUMBUS, Georgia. Credentials: M.D.
How much does DHRUV CHAUDHARY, M.D prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DHRUV CHAUDHARY, M.D wrote 636 Medicare Part D claims totaling $453K in drug costs for 303 beneficiaries.
What is DHRUV CHAUDHARY, M.D's Medicare quality score?
DHRUV CHAUDHARY, M.D has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is DHRUV CHAUDHARY, M.D located?
DHRUV CHAUDHARY, M.D is located at 1831 5TH AVE, COLUMBUS, GA, 31904. Phone: (706) 320-8700.
What is DHRUV CHAUDHARY, M.D's NPI number?
DHRUV CHAUDHARY, M.D's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679968200, issued on 03/31/2015.
Does DHRUV CHAUDHARY, M.D prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DHRUV CHAUDHARY, M.D's prescribing is 27% brand-name and 73% generic drugs by claim count, with $435K in brand drug costs.
How many Gastroenterology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,567 Gastroenterology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gastroenterology Physician provider writes 833 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DHRUV CHAUDHARY, M.D prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DHRUV CHAUDHARY, M.D's most frequently prescribed drugs include Peg 3350-Electrolyte, Pantoprazole Sodium, Budesonide Dr. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DHRUV CHAUDHARY, M.D accept Medicare?
DHRUV CHAUDHARY, M.D appears in CMS Medicare data with 636 Part D claims and 303 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DHRUV CHAUDHARY, M.D's credentials?
DHRUV CHAUDHARY, M.D's NPI is 1679968200 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.
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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