2026 NPPES data Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician NPI 1255526190 MD
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KSHAMA KESHAVA BHAT, MD

Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin. 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 · 327 beneficiaries · Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$920.81
44 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

KSHAMA KESHAVA BHAT, MD filed 4,584 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, prescribing 84% generic.

5K
Part D claims, 2023
84%
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.

KSHAMA KESHAVA BHAT, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

4,584 Top 7% higher than 93% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KSHAMA KESHAVA BHAT, 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 KSHAMA KESHAVA BHAT, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/13/2007

NPI 1255526190

Primary specialty

Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician

Rare

149 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,584 270% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,239

Specialty distribution in Wisconsin

How Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Wisconsin providers

Wisconsin providers

Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within Wisconsin

1. Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within Wisconsin

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

KSHAMA KESHAVA BHAT, MD is a Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider practicing in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1255526190. 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.

KSHAMA KESHAVA BHAT, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2500 W LAYTON AVE STE 10, MILWAUKEE, WI, 53221, with a listed phone of (414) 281-9665. NPI 1255526190 was issued on 09/13/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KESHAVA 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 4,584 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 327 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $661K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.7%. 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.

Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 149 enrolled providers across 39 states and an average of 1,239 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

2500 W LAYTON AVE STE 10
MILWAUKEE, WI 53221

Provider Details

NPI 1255526190
Specialty Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/13/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KSHAMA KESHAVA 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.

INDEPENDENT PHYSICIANS OF WISCONSIN LLC
GREENFIELD, WI

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 KSHAMA KESHAVA BHAT, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$921

Largest payer

Novo Nordisk Inc

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

KSHAMA KESHAVA BHAT, MD — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 4,584 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.

4,584
Total Claims
$661K
Total Drug Cost
327
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
9,830
Total Day Supply
282,184
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$576K
Generic Drug Cost
$83K
Opioid Claims
126 (2.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
249

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.47
Gender Split
82% female / 18% male
Age Distribution
<65: 50, 65-74: 133, 75-84: 95, 85+: 49

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Ozempic
Semaglutide
222
Atorvastatin Calcium
218
Levothyroxine Sodium
192
Rosuvastatin Calcium
138
Lisinopril
136
Pantoprazole Sodium
130
Losartan Potassium
126
Omeprazole
111
Amlodipine Besylate
98
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
86

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

Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Overview

How KSHAMA KESHAVA BHAT, MD fits within the Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

149
Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in US
39
States with Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
1,239
Avg Claims per Provider

KSHAMA KESHAVA BHAT, MD's 4,584 claims are above the specialty average of 1,239.

Nearby Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in Wisconsin

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

Compare Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KSHAMA KESHAVA BHAT, MD's specialty?
KSHAMA KESHAVA BHAT, MD specializes in Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician and practices in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin. Credentials: MD.
How much does KSHAMA KESHAVA BHAT, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KSHAMA KESHAVA BHAT, MD wrote 4,584 Medicare Part D claims totaling $661K in drug costs for 327 beneficiaries.
Where is KSHAMA KESHAVA BHAT, MD located?
KSHAMA KESHAVA BHAT, MD is located at 2500 W LAYTON AVE STE 10, MILWAUKEE, WI, 53221. Phone: (414) 281-9665.
What is KSHAMA KESHAVA BHAT, MD's NPI number?
KSHAMA KESHAVA BHAT, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255526190, issued on 09/13/2007.
Does KSHAMA KESHAVA BHAT, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KSHAMA KESHAVA BHAT, MD's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $576K in brand drug costs.
Does KSHAMA KESHAVA BHAT, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, KSHAMA KESHAVA BHAT, MD had 126 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.7%.
How many Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 149 Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers across 39 states in the US. The average Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,239 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KSHAMA KESHAVA BHAT, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KSHAMA KESHAVA BHAT, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ozempic, Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KSHAMA KESHAVA BHAT, MD accept Medicare?
KSHAMA KESHAVA BHAT, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,584 Part D claims and 327 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KSHAMA KESHAVA BHAT, MD's credentials?
KSHAMA KESHAVA BHAT, MD's NPI is 1255526190 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.
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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