2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1518923473 MD
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GUNJANA BHANDARI, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in BATTLE CREEK, Michigan. 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
201
Medicare Part D claims · 11 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
58%
generic claims · 42% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

GUNJANA BHANDARI, MD filed 201 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in BATTLE CREEK, Michigan, prescribing 58% generic.

201
Part D claims, 2023
58%
generic prescribing

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.

GUNJANA BHANDARI, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

201 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

GUNJANA BHANDARI, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about GUNJANA BHANDARI, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/21/2006

NPI 1518923473

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

201 93% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Michigan

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Michigan providers

Michigan providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Michigan

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Internal Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Internal Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

GUNJANA BHANDARI, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 300 NORTH AVE, BATTLE CREEK, MI, 49017, with a listed phone of (269) 245-5780. NPI 1518923473 was issued on 04/21/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BHANDARI 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 201 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 11 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $8K in drug spend, split 42% brand-name and 58% 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.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

300 NORTH AVE
BATTLE CREEK, MI 49017

Provider Details

NPI 1518923473
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/21/2006

License & disciplinary context — Michigan MI-BOM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~41K Michigan medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to GUNJANA BHANDARI, MD. To verify GUNJANA BHANDARI, MD's current license status, search the MI-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

123
Total board actions, Michigan 2023
Across 120 cases
3.00
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Michigan statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
44 cases

MI-BOM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Michigan disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

GUNJANA BHANDARI, MD — brand share 42.0%
Specialty average (est.)

42% brand-name claims vs 58% generic, on 201 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.

201
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
11
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
201
Total Day Supply
2,780
Brand vs Generic
42% brand / 58% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$7K
Generic Drug Cost
$885

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
58.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.60

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What GUNJANA BHANDARI, 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
Levothyroxine Sodium
50
Metoprolol Succinate
41
Xarelto
Rivaroxaban
21
Lisinopril
20
Furosemide
18
Metformin Hcl
15

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How GUNJANA BHANDARI, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

GUNJANA BHANDARI, MD's 201 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Michigan

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GUNJANA BHANDARI, MD's specialty?
GUNJANA BHANDARI, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in BATTLE CREEK, Michigan. Credentials: MD.
How much does GUNJANA BHANDARI, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, GUNJANA BHANDARI, MD wrote 201 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for 11 beneficiaries.
Where is GUNJANA BHANDARI, MD located?
GUNJANA BHANDARI, MD is located at 300 NORTH AVE, BATTLE CREEK, MI, 49017. Phone: (269) 245-5780.
What is GUNJANA BHANDARI, MD's NPI number?
GUNJANA BHANDARI, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518923473, issued on 04/21/2006.
Does GUNJANA BHANDARI, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
GUNJANA BHANDARI, MD's prescribing is 42% brand-name and 58% generic drugs by claim count, with $7K in brand drug costs.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does GUNJANA BHANDARI, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, GUNJANA BHANDARI, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Metoprolol Succinate, Xarelto. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does GUNJANA BHANDARI, MD accept Medicare?
GUNJANA BHANDARI, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 201 Part D claims and 11 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify GUNJANA BHANDARI, MD's credentials?
GUNJANA BHANDARI, MD's NPI is 1518923473 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.
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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