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2026 NPPES data Gastroenterology Physician NPI 1659301760 MD
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Gastroenterology Physician in Newburgh, Indiana.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 16,601 in Gastroenterology 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 642 beneficiaries · Gastroenterology Physician avg: 833
Generic prescribing
67%
generic claims · 33% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.5 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$172.48
9 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Michael Rusche, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100/100 - above the 83.5 national average - and filed 1,129 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 100/100
- MIPS score · +17 vs avg
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 67%
- 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.
Michael Rusche, MD's MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
100 ≥ 92nd percentile 92% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Michael Rusche, MD sits
This provider among gastroenterology physician peers
Across the 5,560 gastroenterology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Michael Rusche, MD writes more Part D claims than 68% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 90% - 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 gastroenterology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Michael Rusche, MD. 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)
Michael Rusche, 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).
What does the federal data show about Michael Rusche, MD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Gastroenterology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,129 36% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
100/100 16.5 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Indiana
How Gastroenterology Physician compares to other specialties among Indiana providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Michael Rusche, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Gastroenterology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 100/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Gastroenterology Physician) - 100/100 vs national avg 83.5
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).
Michael Rusche, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gastroenterology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3800 VENETIAN WAY, Newburgh, IN, 47630, with a listed phone of (812) 477-6103. NPI 1659301760 was issued on 07/04/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,129 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 642 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.6 million in drug spend, split 33% brand-name and 67% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 100/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the 83.5 average among clinicians with a measured score.
Gastroenterology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,601 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 833 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 | 1659301760 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Gastroenterology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/04/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
100
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Michael Rusche, 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.
Digestive Care OF Evansville PC
Newburgh, IN
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 Michael Rusche, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$172
Largest payer
Celgene Corporation
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 · Above average
Michael Rusche, MD - brand share 33.0%
Gastroenterology Physician average
33% brand-name claims vs 67% generic, on 1,129 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.
1,129
Total Claims
$1.6M
Total Drug Cost
642
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,670
- Total Day Supply
- 33,698
- Brand vs Generic
- 33% brand / 67% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $1.6M
- Generic Drug Cost
- $41K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.07
- Gender Split
- 54% female / 46% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 51, 65-74: 342, 75-84: 224, 85+: 25
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Michael Rusche, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Peg 3350-Electrolyte
Peg 3350-Electrolyte
202 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
200 claims
- Clenpiq 70
Clenpiq
70 claims
- Omeprazole 61
Omeprazole
61 claims
- Stelara 50
Stelara
50 claims
- Motegrity 19
Motegrity
19 claims
- Sulfasalazine 19
Sulfasalazine
19 claims
- Sucralfate 18
Sucralfate
18 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Peg 3350-Electrolyte Sodium Chloride/Nahco3/Kcl/Peg | 202 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 200 |
| Clenpiq Sod Picosulf/Mag Ox/Citric Ac | 70 |
| Omeprazole | 61 |
| Stelara Ustekinumab | 50 |
| Motegrity Prucalopride Succinate | 19 |
| Sulfasalazine | 19 |
| Sucralfate | 18 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 17 |
| Mesalamine | 17 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Gastroenterology Physician Overview
How Michael Rusche, MD fits within the Gastroenterology Physician landscape nationally.
16,601
Gastroenterology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Gastroenterology Physician
833
Avg Claims per Provider
Michael Rusche, MD's 1,129 claims are above the specialty average of 833.
Nearby Gastroenterology Physician Providers in Indiana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Indiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Rusche.
Dr. Khaled Abdeljawad
M.D
Indianapolis, IN
Dr. Amarnath Agrawal
M.D.
Chesterton, IN
Dr. Furqan Ahmed
M.D.
Indianapolis, IN
Dr. Kashif Ahmed
MD
Indianapolis, IN
Dr. Moiz Ahmed
M.D.
Indianapolis, IN
Compare Gastroenterology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
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- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Indiana medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Michael Rusche, MD's specialty? ▼
Michael Rusche, MD specializes in Gastroenterology Physician and practices in Newburgh, Indiana. Credentials: MD.
How much does Michael Rusche, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Michael Rusche, MD wrote 1,129 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.6M in drug costs for 642 beneficiaries.
What is Michael Rusche, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Michael Rusche, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100. The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Michael Rusche, MD located? ▼
Michael Rusche, MD is located at 3800 VENETIAN WAY, Newburgh, IN, 47630. Phone: (812) 477-6103.
What is Michael Rusche, MD's NPI number? ▼
Michael Rusche, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659301760, issued on 07/04/2006.
Does Michael Rusche, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Michael Rusche, MD's prescribing is 33% brand-name and 67% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.6M in brand drug costs.
How many Gastroenterology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 16,601 Gastroenterology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gastroenterology Physician provider writes 833 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Michael Rusche, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Michael Rusche, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Peg 3350-Electrolyte, Pantoprazole Sodium, Clenpiq. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Michael Rusche, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Michael Rusche, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,129 Part D claims and 642 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Michael Rusche, MD's credentials? ▼
Michael Rusche, MD's NPI is 1659301760 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
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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