2026 NPPES data Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician NPI 1891746012 MD
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KRISHNA BHAT, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in SANFORD, North Carolina. 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
682
Medicare Part D claims · 222 beneficiaries · Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician avg: 781
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
86.8583/100
▲ 4 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$3.0K
65 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KRISHNA BHAT, MD is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SANFORD, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 682 claims across 222 beneficiaries — 9% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 86.8583/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $3.0K across 65 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KRISHNA BHAT, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 86.8583 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 682 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)

KRISHNA BHAT, MD 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).

KRISHNA BHAT, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/12/2006

NPI 1891746012

Primary specialty

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician

Mid-sized

15,306 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

682 13% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 781

MIPS final score

86.8583/100 3.7583000000000055% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician share within North Carolina

1. Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician share within North Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KRISHNA BHAT, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
86.8583/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician) — 86.8583/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%86.9%
MIPS final score (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician) — 86.8583/100 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).

KRISHNA BHAT, MD is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider practicing in SANFORD, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1891746012. 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.

KRISHNA BHAT, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1303 CARTHAGE ST, SANFORD, NC, 27330, with a listed phone of (919) 292-2468. NPI 1891746012 was issued on 05/12/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BHAT 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 682 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 222 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $73K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 41.3%. 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 86.8583/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 77.1968), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 15,306 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 781 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

1303 CARTHAGE ST
SANFORD, NC 27330

Provider Details

NPI 1891746012
Specialty Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/12/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

86.8583
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
77.1968
Quality
98
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KRISHNA BHAT, 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.

SPINE AND PAIN ASSOCIATES, PLLC
SANFORD, NC

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 KRISHNA BHAT, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$3.0K

Largest payer

Abbott Laboratories

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 · Generic-heavy

KRISHNA BHAT, MD — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 682 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.

682
Total Claims
$73K
Total Drug Cost
222
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
765
Total Day Supply
19,937
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$38K
Generic Drug Cost
$35K
Opioid Claims
282 (41.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
12

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.73
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male
Age Distribution
<65: 76, 65-74: 89, 75-84: 45, 85+: 12

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
84
Gabapentin
72
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
61
Pregabalin
46
Tizanidine Hcl
45
Oxycodone Hcl
43
Meloxicam
33
Tramadol Hcl
27
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
21
Baclofen
19

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

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Overview

How KRISHNA BHAT, MD fits within the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician landscape nationally.

15,306
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Providers in US
54
States with Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
781
Avg Claims per Provider

KRISHNA BHAT, MD's 682 claims are below the specialty average of 781.

Nearby Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BHAT.

Compare Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KRISHNA BHAT, MD's specialty?
KRISHNA BHAT, MD specializes in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician and practices in SANFORD, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does KRISHNA BHAT, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KRISHNA BHAT, MD wrote 682 Medicare Part D claims totaling $73K in drug costs for 222 beneficiaries.
What is KRISHNA BHAT, MD's Medicare quality score?
KRISHNA BHAT, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 86.8583/100 (Quality: 77.1968). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KRISHNA BHAT, MD located?
KRISHNA BHAT, MD is located at 1303 CARTHAGE ST, SANFORD, NC, 27330. Phone: (919) 292-2468.
What is KRISHNA BHAT, MD's NPI number?
KRISHNA BHAT, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891746012, issued on 05/12/2006.
Does KRISHNA BHAT, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KRISHNA BHAT, MD's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $38K in brand drug costs.
Does KRISHNA BHAT, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, KRISHNA BHAT, MD had 282 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 41.3%.
How many Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 15,306 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider writes 781 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KRISHNA BHAT, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KRISHNA BHAT, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KRISHNA BHAT, MD accept Medicare?
KRISHNA BHAT, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 682 Part D claims and 222 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KRISHNA BHAT, MD's credentials?
KRISHNA BHAT, MD's NPI is 1891746012 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

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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