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2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1487947719 MBBCHIR, PHD
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Internal Medicine Physician in Boston, Massachusetts.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 172,737 in Internal Medicine 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
110
Medicare Part D claims · 13 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
89.6/100
▲ 7 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Karuna Ganesh, MBBCHIR, PHD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 89.6/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 110 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 89.6/100
- MIPS score · +7 vs avg
- 110
- Part D claims, 2023
- 88%
- 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.
Karuna Ganesh, MBBCHIR, PHD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
90 Top 42% higher than 58% 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 Karuna Ganesh, MBBCHIR, PHD sits
This provider among internal medicine physician peers
Across the 36,260 internal medicine physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Karuna Ganesh, MBBCHIR, PHD writes more Part D claims than 14% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 58% - placing this provider in the lower-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 internal medicine physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Karuna Ganesh, MBBCHIR, PHD. 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)
Karuna Ganesh, MBBCHIR, PHD 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 Karuna Ganesh, MBBCHIR, PHD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Internal Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
110 96% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
89.6/100 6.5 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Massachusetts
How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Karuna Ganesh, MBBCHIR, PHD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Internal Medicine Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 89.6/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) - 89.6/100 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).
Karuna Ganesh, MBBCHIR, PHD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MBBCHIR, PHD credentials at 330 BROOKLINE AVE, Boston, MA, 02215, with a listed phone of (617) 632-8266. NPI 1487947719 was issued on 05/19/2011.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 110 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 13 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $110K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 89.6/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 81.9), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,737 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1487947719 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Internal Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | MBBCHIR, PHD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 05/19/2011 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
89.6113
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
81.8956
Quality
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Karuna Ganesh, MBBCHIR, PHD 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.
Memorial Solid Tumor Group
New York, NY
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
License & disciplinary context - Massachusetts BORIM 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 ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Karuna Ganesh, MBBCHIR, PHD. To verify Karuna Ganesh, MBBCHIR, PHD's current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases
BORIM 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 Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Karuna Ganesh, MBBCHIR, PHD - brand share 12.0%
Internal Medicine Physician average
12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 110 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.
110
Total Claims
$110K
Total Drug Cost
13
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 148
- Total Day Supply
- 4,173
- Brand vs Generic
- 12% brand / 88% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $108K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 12
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.93
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 19 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 13 |
* 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 Karuna Ganesh, MBBCHIR, PHD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
172,737
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider
Karuna Ganesh, MBBCHIR, PHD's 110 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.
Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Massachusetts
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Massachusetts, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Ganesh.
Dr. Nawal Aamir
MD
Worcester, MA
Zainab Abbas
Worcester, MA
Dr. Nooshin Abbasi
MD MPH
Newton, MA
Dr. Lauren Abbate
MD
Boston, MA
Dr. Bassima Abdallah
MD
Boston, MA
Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Karuna Ganesh, MBBCHIR, PHD's specialty? ▼
Karuna Ganesh, MBBCHIR, PHD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in Boston, Massachusetts. Credentials: MBBCHIR, PHD.
How much does Karuna Ganesh, MBBCHIR, PHD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Karuna Ganesh, MBBCHIR, PHD wrote 110 Medicare Part D claims totaling $110K in drug costs for 13 beneficiaries.
What is Karuna Ganesh, MBBCHIR, PHD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Karuna Ganesh, MBBCHIR, PHD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 89.6/100 (Quality: 81.9). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Karuna Ganesh, MBBCHIR, PHD located? ▼
Karuna Ganesh, MBBCHIR, PHD is located at 330 BROOKLINE AVE, Boston, MA, 02215. Phone: (617) 632-8266.
What is Karuna Ganesh, MBBCHIR, PHD's NPI number? ▼
Karuna Ganesh, MBBCHIR, PHD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487947719, issued on 05/19/2011.
Does Karuna Ganesh, MBBCHIR, PHD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Karuna Ganesh, MBBCHIR, PHD's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $108K in brand drug costs.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 172,737 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 Karuna Ganesh, MBBCHIR, PHD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Karuna Ganesh, MBBCHIR, PHD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Pantoprazole Sodium, Ondansetron Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Karuna Ganesh, MBBCHIR, PHD accept Medicare? ▼
Karuna Ganesh, MBBCHIR, PHD appears in CMS Medicare data with 110 Part D claims and 13 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Karuna Ganesh, MBBCHIR, PHD's credentials? ▼
Karuna Ganesh, MBBCHIR, PHD's NPI is 1487947719 with credentials MBBCHIR, PHD. 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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