2026 NPPES data Anesthesiology Physician NPI 1528020666 M.D.
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MEERU SATHI -WELSCH, M.D.

Anesthesiology Physician in EAST PATCHOGUE, New York. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 205 beneficiaries · Anesthesiology Physician avg: 860
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
72.0975/100
▼ 11 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$132.14
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MEERU SATHI -WELSCH, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 72.0975/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,491 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

72.0975/100
MIPS score · -11 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
91%
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.

MEERU SATHI -WELSCH, 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

72 10th percentile higher than 10% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MEERU SATHI -WELSCH, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations — 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 MEERU SATHI -WELSCH, M.D.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/04/2006

NPI 1528020666

Primary specialty

Anesthesiology Physician

High-volume

56,398 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,491 73% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 860

MIPS final score

72.0975/100 11.002499999999998% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New York

How Anesthesiology Physician compares to other specialties among New York providers

New York providers

Anesthesiology Physician share within New York

1. Anesthesiology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Anesthesiology Physician share within New York

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MEERU SATHI -WELSCH, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Anesthesiology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
72.0975/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Anesthesiology Physician) — 72.0975/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%72.1%
MIPS final score (Anesthesiology Physician) — 72.0975/100 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).

MEERU SATHI -WELSCH, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Anesthesiology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 100 HOSPITAL RD, EAST PATCHOGUE, NY, 11772, with a listed phone of (631) 475-5511. NPI 1528020666 was issued on 04/04/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SATHI -WELSCH 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 1,491 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 205 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $95K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 52.8%. 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 72.0975/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 64.1125, Cost 33.3907), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Anesthesiology Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 56,398 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 860 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

100 HOSPITAL RD
EAST PATCHOGUE, NY 11772

Provider Details

NPI 1528020666
Specialty Anesthesiology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/04/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

72.0975
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
64.1125
Quality
33.3907
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MEERU SATHI -WELSCH, 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.

LONG ISLAND NEUROSCIENCE SPECIALISTS LLP
EAST PATCHOGUE, NY
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
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).

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 MEERU SATHI -WELSCH, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$132

Largest payer

Collegium Pharmaceutical, 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.

License & disciplinary context — New York NYSBPMC 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 ~100K New York medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to MEERU SATHI -WELSCH, M.D.. To verify MEERU SATHI -WELSCH, M.D.'s current license status, search the NYSBPMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

312
Total board actions, New York 2023
Across 302 cases
3.12
Actions per 1,000 licensees
New York statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
89 cases

NYSBPMC 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 New York disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

MEERU SATHI -WELSCH, M.D. — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 1,491 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.

1,491
Total Claims
$95K
Total Drug Cost
205
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,592
Total Day Supply
42,410
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$53K
Generic Drug Cost
$42K
Opioid Claims
787 (52.8% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.65
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 52, 65-74: 74, 75-84: 67, 85+: 12

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MEERU SATHI -WELSCH, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Gabapentin
267
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
212
Oxycodone Hcl
149
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
131
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
75
Hydromorphone Hcl
60
Pregabalin
60
Tramadol Hcl
57
Duloxetine Hcl
50
Tizanidine Hcl
46

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

Anesthesiology Physician Overview

How MEERU SATHI -WELSCH, M.D. fits within the Anesthesiology Physician landscape nationally.

56,398
Anesthesiology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Anesthesiology Physician
860
Avg Claims per Provider

MEERU SATHI -WELSCH, M.D.'s 1,491 claims are above the specialty average of 860.

Nearby Anesthesiology Physician Providers in New York

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New York, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as SATHI -WELSCH.

Compare Anesthesiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MEERU SATHI -WELSCH, M.D.'s specialty?
MEERU SATHI -WELSCH, M.D. specializes in Anesthesiology Physician and practices in EAST PATCHOGUE, New York. Credentials: M.D..
How much does MEERU SATHI -WELSCH, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MEERU SATHI -WELSCH, M.D. wrote 1,491 Medicare Part D claims totaling $95K in drug costs for 205 beneficiaries.
What is MEERU SATHI -WELSCH, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
MEERU SATHI -WELSCH, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 72.0975/100 (Quality: 64.1125, Cost: 33.3907). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MEERU SATHI -WELSCH, M.D. located?
MEERU SATHI -WELSCH, M.D. is located at 100 HOSPITAL RD, EAST PATCHOGUE, NY, 11772. Phone: (631) 475-5511.
What is MEERU SATHI -WELSCH, M.D.'s NPI number?
MEERU SATHI -WELSCH, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528020666, issued on 04/04/2006.
Does MEERU SATHI -WELSCH, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MEERU SATHI -WELSCH, M.D.'s prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $53K in brand drug costs.
Does MEERU SATHI -WELSCH, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, MEERU SATHI -WELSCH, M.D. had 787 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 52.8%.
How many Anesthesiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 56,398 Anesthesiology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Anesthesiology Physician provider writes 860 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MEERU SATHI -WELSCH, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MEERU SATHI -WELSCH, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Oxycodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MEERU SATHI -WELSCH, M.D. accept Medicare?
MEERU SATHI -WELSCH, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,491 Part D claims and 205 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MEERU SATHI -WELSCH, M.D.'s credentials?
MEERU SATHI -WELSCH, M.D.'s NPI is 1528020666 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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