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2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1154553089 MD
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Nephrology Physician in Takoma Park, Maryland.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 10,534 in Nephrology 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 221 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$207.24
7 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Harpreet Bhutani, MD filed 1,477 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nephrology Physician in Takoma Park, Maryland, prescribing 89% generic.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 89%
- 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.
Harpreet Bhutani, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,477 Top 20% higher than 80% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Harpreet Bhutani, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 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 Harpreet Bhutani, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Nephrology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,477 2% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Maryland
How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among Maryland providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Nephrology Physician. Verify directly:
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).
Harpreet Bhutani, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 7610 CARROLL AVE STE 270, Takoma Park, MD, 20912, with a listed phone of (301) 270-4360. NPI 1154553089 was issued on 08/11/2009.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,477 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 221 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $249K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count.
Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1154553089 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Nephrology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/11/2009 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Harpreet Bhutani, 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.
Washington Nephrology Associates LLP
Annapolis, MD
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 Harpreet Bhutani, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$207
Largest payer
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Harpreet Bhutani, MD - brand share 11.0%
Nephrology Physician average
11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 1,477 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.
1,477
Total Claims
$249K
Total Drug Cost
221
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 3,130
- Total Day Supply
- 91,988
- Brand vs Generic
- 11% brand / 89% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $181K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $68K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 32
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 3.81
- Gender Split
- 51% female / 49% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 37, 65-74: 82, 75-84: 75, 85+: 27
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Harpreet Bhutani, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Furosemide
Furosemide
139 claims
- Nifedipine Er
Nifedipine Er
91 claims
- Allopurinol
Allopurinol
80 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
75 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
74 claims
- Finasteride
Finasteride
64 claims
- Sevelamer Carbonate
Sevelamer Carbonate
62 claims
- Gabapentin 51
Gabapentin
51 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Furosemide | 139 |
| Nifedipine Er Nifedipine | 91 |
| Allopurinol | 80 |
| Losartan Potassium | 75 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 74 |
| Finasteride | 64 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 62 |
| Gabapentin | 51 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 49 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 46 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Nephrology Physician Overview
How Harpreet Bhutani, MD fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.
10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider
Harpreet Bhutani, MD's 1,477 claims are above the specialty average of 1,454.
Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in Maryland
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Maryland, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Bhutani.
Dr. Hossam Abdalla
M.D.
Glen Burnie, MD
Dr. Marwa Abdalla
MBBS
Waldorf, MD
Dr. Veena Acharya
MD
Bel Air, MD
Dr. Rohini Adhikarla
M.D
Lutherville Timonium, MD
Dr. Muzna Adil
M.D.
Suitland, MD
Compare Nephrology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harpreet Bhutani, MD's specialty? ▼
Harpreet Bhutani, MD specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in Takoma Park, Maryland. Credentials: MD.
How much does Harpreet Bhutani, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Harpreet Bhutani, MD wrote 1,477 Medicare Part D claims totaling $249K in drug costs for 221 beneficiaries.
Where is Harpreet Bhutani, MD located? ▼
Harpreet Bhutani, MD is located at 7610 CARROLL AVE STE 270, Takoma Park, MD, 20912. Phone: (301) 270-4360.
What is Harpreet Bhutani, MD's NPI number? ▼
Harpreet Bhutani, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154553089, issued on 08/11/2009.
Does Harpreet Bhutani, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Harpreet Bhutani, MD's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $181K in brand drug costs.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Harpreet Bhutani, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Harpreet Bhutani, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Furosemide, Nifedipine Er, Allopurinol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Harpreet Bhutani, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Harpreet Bhutani, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,477 Part D claims and 221 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Harpreet Bhutani, MD's credentials? ▼
Harpreet Bhutani, MD's NPI is 1154553089 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.
- 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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