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2026 NPPES data Surgery Physician NPI 1164841953 M.D.
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Surgery Physician in Atlanta, Georgia.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 36,199 in Surgery 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
108
Medicare Part D claims · 26 beneficiaries · Surgery Physician avg: 169
MIPS score
92.3/100
▲ 9 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
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What the federal data shows
Kanika Kalra, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 92.3/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 108 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 92.3/100
- MIPS score · +9 vs avg
- 108
- 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.
Kanika Kalra, 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
92 Top 32% higher than 68% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Kanika Kalra, M.D. sits
This provider among surgery physician peers
Across the 7,525 surgery physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Kanika Kalra, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 55% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 67% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one surgery physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Kanika Kalra, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Kanika Kalra, 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 Kanika Kalra, M.D.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
108 36% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
92.3/100 9.2 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Georgia
How Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Kanika Kalra, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Surgery Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 92.3/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Surgery Physician) - 92.3/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Kanika Kalra, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1364 CLIFTON RD NE, Atlanta, GA, 30322, with a listed phone of (404) 727-5800. NPI 1164841953 was issued on 04/09/2014.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 108 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 26 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $7K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 13.9%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 92.3/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 73.8), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 36,199 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 169 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 | 1164841953 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 04/09/2014 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
92.2614
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
73.8353
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Kanika Kalra, 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.
The Emory Clinic Inc
Atlanta, 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).
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
108
Total Claims
$7K
Total Drug Cost
26
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 118
- Total Day Supply
- 2,812
- Generic Drug Cost
- $986
- Opioid Claims
- 15 (13.9% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.05
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 16 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Surgery Physician Overview
How Kanika Kalra, M.D. fits within the Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
36,199
Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Surgery Physician
169
Avg Claims per Provider
Kanika Kalra, M.D.'s 108 claims are below the specialty average of 169.
Nearby Surgery Physician Providers in Georgia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Georgia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Kalra.
Dr. Nour Abboushi
M.D.
Conyers, GA
Dr. Howard Abney
M.D.
Watkinsville, GA
Dr. Adil Abuzeid
M.D.
Augusta, GA
Dr. Bereshith Adams
NP
Fayetteville, GA
Dr. John Adams
MD
Columbus, GA
Compare Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Georgia medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kanika Kalra, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Kanika Kalra, M.D. specializes in Surgery Physician and practices in Atlanta, Georgia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Kanika Kalra, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Kanika Kalra, M.D. wrote 108 Medicare Part D claims totaling $7K in drug costs for 26 beneficiaries.
What is Kanika Kalra, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Kanika Kalra, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 92.3/100 (Quality: 73.8). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Kanika Kalra, M.D. located? ▼
Kanika Kalra, M.D. is located at 1364 CLIFTON RD NE, Atlanta, GA, 30322. Phone: (404) 727-5800.
What is Kanika Kalra, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Kanika Kalra, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164841953, issued on 04/09/2014.
Does Kanika Kalra, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Kanika Kalra, M.D. had 15 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 13.9%.
How many Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 36,199 Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Surgery Physician provider writes 169 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Kanika Kalra, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Kanika Kalra, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Tartrate, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kanika Kalra, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Kanika Kalra, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 108 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 Kanika Kalra, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Kanika Kalra, M.D.'s NPI is 1164841953 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
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.
- 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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