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DWARAKANATH VUPPALAPATI, MD

Psychosomatic Medicine Physician in CARSON CITY, Nevada. 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 · 276 beneficiaries · Psychosomatic Medicine Physician avg: 645
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
91.5901/100
▲ 8 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$277.58
14 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

DWARAKANATH VUPPALAPATI, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 91.5901/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,702 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

91.5901/100
MIPS score · +8 vs avg
2K
Part D claims, 2023
93%
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.

DWARAKANATH VUPPALAPATI, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

92 Top 37% higher than 63% 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)

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

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/22/2006

NPI 1063512804

Primary specialty

Psychosomatic Medicine Physician

Rare

491 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,702 164% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 645

MIPS final score

91.5901/100 8.490100000000012% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Nevada

How Psychosomatic Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Nevada providers

Nevada providers

Psychosomatic Medicine Physician share within Nevada

1. Psychosomatic Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Psychosomatic Medicine Physician share within Nevada

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

DWARAKANATH VUPPALAPATI, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Psychosomatic Medicine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
91.5901/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Psychosomatic Medicine Physician) — 91.5901/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%91.6%
MIPS final score (Psychosomatic Medicine Physician) — 91.5901/100 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).

DWARAKANATH VUPPALAPATI, MD is a Psychosomatic Medicine Physician provider practicing in CARSON CITY, Nevada, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1063512804. 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.

DWARAKANATH VUPPALAPATI, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychosomatic Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1080 N. MINNESOTA ST., CARSON CITY, NV, 89703, with a listed phone of (775) 445-7354. NPI 1063512804 was issued on 09/22/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what VUPPALAPATI 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 1,702 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 276 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $121K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% 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 91.5901/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 85.0511), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Psychosomatic Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 491 enrolled providers across 43 states and an average of 645 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

1080 N. MINNESOTA ST.
CARSON CITY, NV 89703

Provider Details

NPI 1063512804
Specialty Psychosomatic Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/22/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

91.5901
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
85.0511
Quality
96.8817
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

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 DWARAKANATH VUPPALAPATI, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$278

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

DWARAKANATH VUPPALAPATI, MD — brand share 7.0%
Specialty average (est.)

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 1,702 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.

1,702
Total Claims
$121K
Total Drug Cost
276
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,051
Total Day Supply
59,183
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$79K
Generic Drug Cost
$42K
Antibiotic Claims
11

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
65.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.59
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 101, 65-74: 87, 75-84: 67, 85+: 21

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Quetiapine Fumarate
106
Trazodone Hcl
104
Gabapentin
67
Divalproex Sodium
65
Atorvastatin Calcium
50
Duloxetine Hcl
49
Sertraline Hcl
47
Doxepin Hcl
41
Levothyroxine Sodium
41
Risperidone
39

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

Psychosomatic Medicine Physician Overview

How DWARAKANATH VUPPALAPATI, MD fits within the Psychosomatic Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

491
Psychosomatic Medicine Physician Providers in US
43
States with Psychosomatic Medicine Physician
645
Avg Claims per Provider

DWARAKANATH VUPPALAPATI, MD's 1,702 claims are above the specialty average of 645.

Nearby Psychosomatic Medicine Physician Providers in Nevada

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

Compare Psychosomatic Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DWARAKANATH VUPPALAPATI, MD's specialty?
DWARAKANATH VUPPALAPATI, MD specializes in Psychosomatic Medicine Physician and practices in CARSON CITY, Nevada. Credentials: MD.
How much does DWARAKANATH VUPPALAPATI, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DWARAKANATH VUPPALAPATI, MD wrote 1,702 Medicare Part D claims totaling $121K in drug costs for 276 beneficiaries.
What is DWARAKANATH VUPPALAPATI, MD's Medicare quality score?
DWARAKANATH VUPPALAPATI, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.5901/100 (Quality: 85.0511). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is DWARAKANATH VUPPALAPATI, MD located?
DWARAKANATH VUPPALAPATI, MD is located at 1080 N. MINNESOTA ST., CARSON CITY, NV, 89703. Phone: (775) 445-7354.
What is DWARAKANATH VUPPALAPATI, MD's NPI number?
DWARAKANATH VUPPALAPATI, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1063512804, issued on 09/22/2006.
Does DWARAKANATH VUPPALAPATI, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DWARAKANATH VUPPALAPATI, MD's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $79K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychosomatic Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 491 Psychosomatic Medicine Physician providers across 43 states in the US. The average Psychosomatic Medicine Physician provider writes 645 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DWARAKANATH VUPPALAPATI, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DWARAKANATH VUPPALAPATI, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Quetiapine Fumarate, Trazodone Hcl, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DWARAKANATH VUPPALAPATI, MD accept Medicare?
DWARAKANATH VUPPALAPATI, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,702 Part D claims and 276 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DWARAKANATH VUPPALAPATI, MD's credentials?
DWARAKANATH VUPPALAPATI, MD's NPI is 1063512804 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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