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2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1891700662 MD
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Family Medicine Physician in Ashland, Kentucky.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 147,760 in Family 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
448
Medicare Part D claims · 277 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
82.9/100
▼ 1 pts below national avg 83.5 · Above neutral
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Gamani Thu, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 82.9/100 - below the 83.5 national average - and filed 448 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 82.9/100
- MIPS score · -1 vs avg
- 448
- Part D claims, 2023
- 91%
- 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.
CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1891700662 · Family Medicine Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MEGA · MIPS-INLINE · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-FINISH
- NPI-10 1891700662
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MEGA 148K Family Medicine
- MIPS-INLINE 82.9/100
- RX-LIGHT 448
- BOOK-LIGHT 1,867 in Kentucky
- PHOTO-FINISH Stacy Caudill · ±0.0
MIPS final-score neighbourhood
Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity
- Thu · this provi…
Thu · this provider
82.9 MIPS pts
- Gordon Givan · h…
Gordon Givan
82.9 MIPS pts
- Stacy Caudill · …
Stacy Caudill
82.9 MIPS pts
- Rutmann Desaugus…
Rutmann Desauguste
82.9 MIPS pts
- Stephen Desouza …
Stephen Desouza
82.9 MIPS pts
What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).
Gamani Thu, MD's MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
83 ≥ 36th percentile 36% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more measured providers. 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.
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Gamani Thu, MD sits
This provider among family medicine physician peers
Across the 21,266 family medicine physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Gamani Thu, MD writes more Part D claims than 23% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 37% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Each dot is one family medicine physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Gamani Thu, 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)
Gamani Thu, MD 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 Gamani Thu, MD?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Family Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
448 87% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
82.9/100 0.6 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Kentucky
How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Gamani Thu, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Medicine Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 82.9/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1891700662 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/30/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
82.9435
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
70.0105
Quality
65.5754
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Gamani Thu, 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.
Kings Daughters Medical Specialties Inc
Ashland, KY
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Gamani Thu, MD - brand share 9.0%
Family Medicine Physician average
9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 448 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.
448
Total Claims
$32K
Total Drug Cost
277
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 497
- Total Day Supply
- 11,069
- Brand vs Generic
- 9% brand / 91% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $24K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $8K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 113
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.13
- Gender Split
- 59% female / 41% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 56, 65-74: 98, 75-84: 92, 85+: 31
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Gamani Thu, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
73 claims
- Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel
32 claims
- Cefpodoxime Proxetil
Cefpodoxime Proxetil
30 claims
- Cefdinir 19
Cefdinir
19 claims
- Levetiracetam 19
Levetiracetam
19 claims
- Furosemide 15
Furosemide
15 claims
- Prednisone 15
Prednisone
15 claims
- Lisinopril 13
Lisinopril
13 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 73 |
| Clopidogrel Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 32 |
| Cefpodoxime Proxetil | 30 |
| Cefdinir | 19 |
| Levetiracetam | 19 |
| Furosemide | 15 |
| Prednisone | 15 |
| Lisinopril | 13 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 12 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Family Medicine Physician Overview
How Gamani Thu, MD fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
147,760
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider
Gamani Thu, MD's 448 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.
Nationwide Family Medicine Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Thu, both outside Kentucky so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar MIPS final score
Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (82.9 here).
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Kentucky
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Kentucky, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Thu.
One of 1,867 Family Medicine Physician providers enrolled in Kentucky, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Nison Abayev
MD
Louisville, KY
Dr. Sarah Abbeyquaye
D.O.
Richmond, KY
Dr. Lesley Abbott
D.O.
Flatwoods, KY
Dr. Faten Abdullah
M.D.
Louisville, KY
Dr. Matthew Abel
MD
Nicholasville, KY
Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gamani Thu, MD's specialty? ▼
Gamani Thu, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in Ashland, Kentucky. Credentials: MD.
How much does Gamani Thu, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Gamani Thu, MD wrote 448 Medicare Part D claims totaling $32K in drug costs for 277 beneficiaries.
What is Gamani Thu, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Gamani Thu, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 82.9/100 (Quality: 70, Cost: 65.6). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Gamani Thu, MD located? ▼
Gamani Thu, MD is located at 2201 LEXINGTON AVE, Ashland, KY, 41101. Phone: (606) 408-4000.
What is Gamani Thu, MD's NPI number? ▼
Gamani Thu, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891700662, issued on 07/30/2006.
Does Gamani Thu, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Gamani Thu, MD's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $24K in brand drug costs.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 147,760 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Gamani Thu, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Gamani Thu, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Clopidogrel, Cefpodoxime Proxetil. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Gamani Thu, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Gamani Thu, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 448 Part D claims and 277 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Gamani Thu, MD's credentials? ▼
Gamani Thu, MD's NPI is 1891700662 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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