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2026 NPPES data Psychosomatic Medicine Physician NPI 1063512804 MD
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Psychosomatic Medicine Physician in Carson City, Nevada.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 492 in Psychosomatic Medicine Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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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
91.6/100
▲ 8 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$277.58
14 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Dwarakanath Vuppalapati, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 91.6/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 1,702 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 91.6/100
- 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
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Dwarakanath Vuppalapati, MD sits
This provider among psychosomatic medicine physician peers
Across the 62 psychosomatic medicine physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Dwarakanath Vuppalapati, MD writes more Part D claims than 92% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 76% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one psychosomatic medicine physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Dwarakanath Vuppalapati, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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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)Primary specialty
Psychosomatic Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,702 164% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
91.6/100 8.5 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Nevada
How Psychosomatic Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Nevada providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Dwarakanath Vuppalapati, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Psychosomatic Medicine Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 91.6/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Psychosomatic Medicine Physician) - 91.6/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
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 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.
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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 91.6/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 85.1), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Psychosomatic Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 492 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
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%
Psychosomatic Medicine Physician average
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.
What Dwarakanath Vuppalapati, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Quetiapine Fumarate
Quetiapine Fumarate
106 claims
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
104 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
67 claims
- Divalproex Sodium
Divalproex Sodium
65 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
50 claims
- Duloxetine Hcl
Duloxetine Hcl
49 claims
- Sertraline Hcl
Sertraline Hcl
47 claims
- Doxepin Hcl 41
Doxepin Hcl
41 claims
| 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.
492
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 →
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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 91.6/100 (Quality: 85.1). 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 492 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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