2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1861497570 MD
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Minocher Battiwalla, MD

Specialist in Nashville, Tennessee. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 69,658 in Specialist, 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
166
Medicare Part D claims · 34 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$972.42
16 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Minocher Battiwalla, MD filed 166 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Specialist in Nashville, Tennessee, prescribing 90% generic.

166
Part D claims, 2023
90%
generic prescribing
$972.42
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

Minocher Battiwalla, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

166 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2K+: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. 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

What does the federal data show about Minocher Battiwalla, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/17/2005

NPI 1861497570

Primary specialty

Specialist

High-volume

69,658 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

166 89% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,474

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Specialist compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Largest specialties in Tennessee (% of in-state providers)

Family Nurse Practitioner - 6.4%Family Nurse Practitioner6.4%Pharmacist - 5.9%Pharmacist5.9%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 4.6%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program4.6%Physical Therapist - 4.2%Physical Therapist4.2%Behavior Technician - 4.2%Behavior Technician4.2%Registered Nurse - 3.9%Registered Nurse3.9%Specialist - 0.8%Specialist0.8%
Largest specialties in Tennessee (% of in-state providers)

Board certification

Not published by CMS

CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Specialist. Verify directly:

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).

Minocher Battiwalla, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding MD credentials at 2410 PATTERSON ST STE 500, Nashville, TN, 37203, with a listed phone of (615) 342-4912. NPI 1861497570 was issued on 06/17/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Battiwalla 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 166 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 34 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $182K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count. 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.

Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,658 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 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

2410 PATTERSON ST STE 500
Nashville, TN 37203

Provider Details

NPI 1861497570
Specialty Specialist
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/17/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Minocher Battiwalla, 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.

Tristar Bone Marrow Transplant, LLC
Nashville, TN

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 Minocher Battiwalla, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$972

Largest payer

Novartis Pharmaceuticals 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 · Typical

Minocher Battiwalla, MD - brand share 10.0%
Specialist average

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 166 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.

166
Total Claims
$182K
Total Drug Cost
34
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
203
Total Day Supply
5,812
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$171K
Generic Drug Cost
$10K
Antibiotic Claims
44

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
64.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.34
Gender Split
41% female / 59% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Minocher Battiwalla, MD 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
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
34
Acyclovir
28
Fluconazole
21
Dapsone
11

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

Specialist Overview

How Minocher Battiwalla, MD fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.

69,658
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider

Minocher Battiwalla, MD's 166 claims are below the specialty average of 1,474.

Nearby Specialist Providers in Tennessee

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Tennessee, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Battiwalla.

Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Tennessee medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Specialist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Minocher Battiwalla, MD's specialty?
Minocher Battiwalla, MD specializes in Specialist and practices in Nashville, Tennessee. Credentials: MD.
How much does Minocher Battiwalla, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Minocher Battiwalla, MD wrote 166 Medicare Part D claims totaling $182K in drug costs for 34 beneficiaries.
Where is Minocher Battiwalla, MD located?
Minocher Battiwalla, MD is located at 2410 PATTERSON ST STE 500, Nashville, TN, 37203. Phone: (615) 342-4912.
What is Minocher Battiwalla, MD's NPI number?
Minocher Battiwalla, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861497570, issued on 06/17/2005.
Does Minocher Battiwalla, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Minocher Battiwalla, MD's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $171K in brand drug costs.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 69,658 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Minocher Battiwalla, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Minocher Battiwalla, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, Acyclovir, Fluconazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Minocher Battiwalla, MD accept Medicare?
Minocher Battiwalla, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 166 Part D claims and 34 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Minocher Battiwalla, MD's credentials?
Minocher Battiwalla, MD's NPI is 1861497570 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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.