2026 NPPES data Interventional Cardiology Physician NPI 1770817124 M.D.
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JOSEPH VALAYAM, M.D.

Interventional Cardiology Physician in ELIZABETHTOWN, Kentucky. 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 723 beneficiaries · Interventional Cardiology Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
95.5077/100
▲ 12 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$893.46
48 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JOSEPH VALAYAM, M.D. is a Interventional Cardiology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ELIZABETHTOWN, Kentucky with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 5K claims across 723 beneficiaries — 14% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 95.5077/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $893.46 across 48 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JOSEPH VALAYAM, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 95.5077 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 5,293 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JOSEPH VALAYAM, 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).

JOSEPH VALAYAM, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/01/2009

NPI 1770817124

Primary specialty

Interventional Cardiology Physician

Niche

3,382 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

5,293 77% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,984

MIPS final score

95.5077/100 12.407700000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Kentucky

How Interventional Cardiology Physician compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers

Kentucky providers

Interventional Cardiology Physician share within Kentucky

1. Interventional Cardiology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Interventional Cardiology Physician share within Kentucky

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JOSEPH VALAYAM, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Interventional Cardiology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
95.5077/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Interventional Cardiology Physician) — 95.5077/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%95.5%
MIPS final score (Interventional Cardiology Physician) — 95.5077/100 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).

JOSEPH VALAYAM, M.D. is a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider practicing in ELIZABETHTOWN, Kentucky, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1770817124. 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.

JOSEPH VALAYAM, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1324 WOODLAND DR, ELIZABETHTOWN, KY, 42701, with a listed phone of (270) 765-5921. NPI 1770817124 was issued on 10/01/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what VALAYAM 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 5,293 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 723 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $778K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 95.5077/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 89.5953), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Interventional Cardiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,382 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 2,984 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

1324 WOODLAND DR
ELIZABETHTOWN, KY 42701

Provider Details

NPI 1770817124
Specialty Interventional Cardiology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/01/2009

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

95.5077
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
89.5953
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOSEPH VALAYAM, 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.

BAPTIST HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP INC
ELIZABETHTOWN, KY

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 JOSEPH VALAYAM, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$893

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

JOSEPH VALAYAM, M.D. — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 5,293 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.

5,293
Total Claims
$778K
Total Drug Cost
723
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
13,173
Total Day Supply
393,411
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$678K
Generic Drug Cost
$100K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.46
Gender Split
51% female / 49% male
Age Distribution
<65: 98, 65-74: 305, 75-84: 236, 85+: 84

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
491
Carvedilol
447
Metoprolol Succinate
427
Eliquis
Apixaban
363
Furosemide
291
Losartan Potassium
265
Amlodipine Besylate
250
Lisinopril
183
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
178
Ezetimibe
174

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

Interventional Cardiology Physician Overview

How JOSEPH VALAYAM, M.D. fits within the Interventional Cardiology Physician landscape nationally.

3,382
Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Cardiology Physician
2,984
Avg Claims per Provider

JOSEPH VALAYAM, M.D.'s 5,293 claims are above the specialty average of 2,984.

Nearby Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in Kentucky

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

Compare Interventional Cardiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSEPH VALAYAM, M.D.'s specialty?
JOSEPH VALAYAM, M.D. specializes in Interventional Cardiology Physician and practices in ELIZABETHTOWN, Kentucky. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JOSEPH VALAYAM, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOSEPH VALAYAM, M.D. wrote 5,293 Medicare Part D claims totaling $778K in drug costs for 723 beneficiaries.
What is JOSEPH VALAYAM, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
JOSEPH VALAYAM, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 95.5077/100 (Quality: 89.5953). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JOSEPH VALAYAM, M.D. located?
JOSEPH VALAYAM, M.D. is located at 1324 WOODLAND DR, ELIZABETHTOWN, KY, 42701. Phone: (270) 765-5921.
What is JOSEPH VALAYAM, M.D.'s NPI number?
JOSEPH VALAYAM, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770817124, issued on 10/01/2009.
Does JOSEPH VALAYAM, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOSEPH VALAYAM, M.D.'s prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $678K in brand drug costs.
How many Interventional Cardiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 3,382 Interventional Cardiology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Cardiology Physician provider writes 2,984 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOSEPH VALAYAM, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOSEPH VALAYAM, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Carvedilol, Metoprolol Succinate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOSEPH VALAYAM, M.D. accept Medicare?
JOSEPH VALAYAM, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,293 Part D claims and 723 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOSEPH VALAYAM, M.D.'s credentials?
JOSEPH VALAYAM, M.D.'s NPI is 1770817124 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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