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GURJEET BIRDEE, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician in NASHVILLE, Tennessee. 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
37
Medicare Part D claims · 26 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
MIPS score
97.1279/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

GURJEET BIRDEE, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.1279/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 37 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

97.1279/100
MIPS score · +14 vs avg
37
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.

GURJEET BIRDEE, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

97 Top 15% higher than 85% 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%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

GURJEET BIRDEE, M.D. 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 GURJEET BIRDEE, M.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/20/2006

NPI 1609981661

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

37 99% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

MIPS final score

97.1279/100 14.027900000000002% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Tennessee

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

GURJEET BIRDEE, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Internal Medicine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
97.1279/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 97.1279/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%97.1%
MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 97.1279/100 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).

GURJEET BIRDEE, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, NASHVILLE, TN, 37232, with a listed phone of (615) 322-3000. NPI 1609981661 was issued on 08/20/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BIRDEE 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 37 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 26 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $900 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 97.1279/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 85.6458), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232

Provider Details

NPI 1609981661
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/20/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

97.1279
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
85.6458
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where GURJEET BIRDEE, 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.

VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
★★★★★ 5/5
NASHVILLE, TN
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 440039

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

37
Total Claims
$900
Total Drug Cost
26
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
103
Total Day Supply
3,090
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$900

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.23
Gender Split
50% female / 50% male

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How GURJEET BIRDEE, M.D. 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

GURJEET BIRDEE, M.D.'s 37 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Tennessee

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GURJEET BIRDEE, M.D.'s specialty?
GURJEET BIRDEE, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in NASHVILLE, Tennessee. Credentials: M.D..
How much does GURJEET BIRDEE, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, GURJEET BIRDEE, M.D. wrote 37 Medicare Part D claims totaling $900 in drug costs for 26 beneficiaries.
What is GURJEET BIRDEE, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
GURJEET BIRDEE, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.1279/100 (Quality: 85.6458). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is GURJEET BIRDEE, M.D. located?
GURJEET BIRDEE, M.D. is located at 3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, NASHVILLE, TN, 37232. Phone: (615) 322-3000.
What is GURJEET BIRDEE, M.D.'s NPI number?
GURJEET BIRDEE, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609981661, issued on 08/20/2006.
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.
Does GURJEET BIRDEE, M.D. accept Medicare?
GURJEET BIRDEE, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 37 Part D claims and 26 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify GURJEET BIRDEE, M.D.'s credentials?
GURJEET BIRDEE, M.D.'s NPI is 1609981661 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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