2026 NPPES data Hospitalist Physician NPI 1437318524 MD
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GOTAM CHAND, MD

Hospitalist Physician in AUGUSTA, 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 394 beneficiaries · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888
MIPS score
69.8526/100
▼ 13 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$275.88
9 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

GOTAM CHAND, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 69.8526/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,390 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

69.8526/100
MIPS score · -13 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
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.

GOTAM CHAND, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

70 8th percentile higher than 8% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. 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)

GOTAM CHAND, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations — 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 GOTAM CHAND, MD?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/04/2008

NPI 1437318524

Primary specialty

Hospitalist Physician

Mid-sized

16,825 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,390 57% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 888

MIPS final score

69.8526/100 13.247399999999999% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Hospitalist Physician share within Georgia

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

GOTAM CHAND, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Hospitalist Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
69.8526/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Hospitalist Physician) — 69.8526/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%69.9%
MIPS final score (Hospitalist Physician) — 69.8526/100 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).

GOTAM CHAND, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospitalist Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1350 WALTON WAY, AUGUSTA, GA, 30901, with a listed phone of (706) 774-5795. NPI 1437318524 was issued on 06/04/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHAND 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 1,390 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 394 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $97K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.8%. 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 69.8526/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 57.55, Cost 68.1298), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Hospitalist Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,825 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 888 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

1350 WALTON WAY
AUGUSTA, GA 30901

Provider Details

NPI 1437318524
Specialty Hospitalist Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/04/2008

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

69.8526
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
57.55
Quality
68.1298
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where GOTAM CHAND, 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.

24 ON PHYSICIANS PC
ANDERSON, SC
PIEDMONT HOSPITALIST PHYSICIANS LLC
AUGUSTA, 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 GOTAM CHAND, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$276

Largest payer

Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC

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.

1,390
Total Claims
$97K
Total Drug Cost
394
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,480
Total Day Supply
37,138
Generic Drug Cost
$15K
Opioid Claims
25 (1.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
127

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.27
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male
Age Distribution
<65: 77, 65-74: 150, 75-84: 111, 85+: 56

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What GOTAM CHAND, MD 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
Pantoprazole Sodium
97
Atorvastatin Calcium
83
Amlodipine Besylate
74
Furosemide
47
Levofloxacin
45
Potassium Chloride
45
Prednisone
40
Metoprolol Succinate
39
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
38
Eliquis
Apixaban
34

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

Hospitalist Physician Overview

How GOTAM CHAND, MD fits within the Hospitalist Physician landscape nationally.

16,825
Hospitalist Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hospitalist Physician
888
Avg Claims per Provider

GOTAM CHAND, MD's 1,390 claims are above the specialty average of 888.

Nearby Hospitalist Physician Providers in Georgia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GOTAM CHAND, MD's specialty?
GOTAM CHAND, MD specializes in Hospitalist Physician and practices in AUGUSTA, Georgia. Credentials: MD.
How much does GOTAM CHAND, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, GOTAM CHAND, MD wrote 1,390 Medicare Part D claims totaling $97K in drug costs for 394 beneficiaries.
What is GOTAM CHAND, MD's Medicare quality score?
GOTAM CHAND, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 69.8526/100 (Quality: 57.55, Cost: 68.1298). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is GOTAM CHAND, MD located?
GOTAM CHAND, MD is located at 1350 WALTON WAY, AUGUSTA, GA, 30901. Phone: (706) 774-5795.
What is GOTAM CHAND, MD's NPI number?
GOTAM CHAND, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437318524, issued on 06/04/2008.
Does GOTAM CHAND, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, GOTAM CHAND, MD had 25 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.8%.
How many Hospitalist Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,825 Hospitalist Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hospitalist Physician provider writes 888 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does GOTAM CHAND, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, GOTAM CHAND, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Pantoprazole Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does GOTAM CHAND, MD accept Medicare?
GOTAM CHAND, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,390 Part D claims and 394 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify GOTAM CHAND, MD's credentials?
GOTAM CHAND, MD's NPI is 1437318524 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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