2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1275601833 M.D.
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GIRIDHAR CHINTALAPUDI, M.D.

Specialist in PINEHURST, North Carolina. 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 · 445 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
MIPS score
98.25/100
▲ 15 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$597.38
15 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: GIRIDHAR CHINTALAPUDI, M.D. is a Specialist ([object Object]) practicing in PINEHURST, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 445 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 98.25/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $597.38 across 15 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: GIRIDHAR CHINTALAPUDI, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 98.25 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,760 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

GIRIDHAR CHINTALAPUDI, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/01/2006

NPI 1275601833

Primary specialty

Specialist

High-volume

69,658 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,760 19% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,474

MIPS final score

98.25/100 15.150000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Specialist compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Specialist share within North Carolina

1. Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Specialist share within North Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

GIRIDHAR CHINTALAPUDI, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Specialist national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
98.25/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Specialist) — 98.25/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%98.3%
MIPS final score (Specialist) — 98.25/100 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.

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GIRIDHAR CHINTALAPUDI, M.D. is a Specialist provider practicing in PINEHURST, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1275601833. 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.

GIRIDHAR CHINTALAPUDI, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding M.D. credentials at 295 OLMSTED BLVD BLDG STE 12, PINEHURST, NC, 28374, with a listed phone of (910) 235-0595. NPI 1275601833 was issued on 12/01/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHINTALAPUDI 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 1,760 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 445 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $186K in drug spend. 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 98.25/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 100), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,658 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 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

295 OLMSTED BLVD BLDG STE 12
PINEHURST, NC 28374

Provider Details

NPI 1275601833
Specialty Specialist
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/01/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

98.25
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
100
Cost
93
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where GIRIDHAR CHINTALAPUDI, 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.

MCPC-22, LLC
PINEHURST, NC

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 GIRIDHAR CHINTALAPUDI, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$597

Largest payer

Inspire Medical Systems, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,760
Total Claims
$186K
Total Drug Cost
445
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,884
Total Day Supply
114,938
Generic Drug Cost
$46K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.40
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 50, 65-74: 197, 75-84: 160, 85+: 38

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Gabapentin
487
Donepezil Hcl
167
Levetiracetam
65
Carbidopa-Levodopa
Carbidopa/Levodopa
64
Primidone
63
Rosuvastatin Calcium
60
Memantine Hcl
56
Ropinirole Hcl
54
Pramipexole Dihydrochloride
Pramipexole Di-Hcl
49
Tizanidine Hcl
47

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

Specialist Overview

How GIRIDHAR CHINTALAPUDI, M.D. fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.

69,658
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider

GIRIDHAR CHINTALAPUDI, M.D.'s 1,760 claims are above the specialty average of 1,474.

Nearby Specialist Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as CHINTALAPUDI.

Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GIRIDHAR CHINTALAPUDI, M.D.'s specialty?
GIRIDHAR CHINTALAPUDI, M.D. specializes in Specialist and practices in PINEHURST, North Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does GIRIDHAR CHINTALAPUDI, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, GIRIDHAR CHINTALAPUDI, M.D. wrote 1,760 Medicare Part D claims totaling $186K in drug costs for 445 beneficiaries.
What is GIRIDHAR CHINTALAPUDI, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
GIRIDHAR CHINTALAPUDI, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 98.25/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 100). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is GIRIDHAR CHINTALAPUDI, M.D. located?
GIRIDHAR CHINTALAPUDI, M.D. is located at 295 OLMSTED BLVD BLDG STE 12, PINEHURST, NC, 28374. Phone: (910) 235-0595.
What is GIRIDHAR CHINTALAPUDI, M.D.'s NPI number?
GIRIDHAR CHINTALAPUDI, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275601833, issued on 12/01/2006.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 69,658 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does GIRIDHAR CHINTALAPUDI, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, GIRIDHAR CHINTALAPUDI, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Donepezil Hcl, Levetiracetam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does GIRIDHAR CHINTALAPUDI, M.D. accept Medicare?
GIRIDHAR CHINTALAPUDI, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,760 Part D claims and 445 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify GIRIDHAR CHINTALAPUDI, M.D.'s credentials?
GIRIDHAR CHINTALAPUDI, M.D.'s NPI is 1275601833 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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