2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1174763254 MD
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NIDHI JINDAL, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in DECATUR, Alabama. 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
566
Medicare Part D claims · 105 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
89.8729/100
▲ 7 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

NIDHI JINDAL, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 89.8729/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 566 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

89.8729/100
MIPS score · +7 vs avg
566
Part D claims, 2023
83%
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.

NIDHI JINDAL, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

90 Top 42% higher than 58% 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%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

NIDHI JINDAL, 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 NIDHI JINDAL, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/02/2009

NPI 1174763254

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

566 79% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

MIPS final score

89.8729/100 6.772900000000007% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Alabama

1. Internal Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Internal Medicine Physician share within Alabama

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

NIDHI JINDAL, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Internal Medicine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
89.8729/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 89.8729/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%89.9%
MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 89.8729/100 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).

NIDHI JINDAL, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1215 7TH ST SE STE 240, DECATUR, AL, 35601, with a listed phone of (256) 973-5400. NPI 1174763254 was issued on 03/02/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what JINDAL 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 566 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 105 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $78K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 89.8729/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 83.236, Cost 62.3325), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

1215 7TH ST SE STE 240
DECATUR, AL 35601

Provider Details

NPI 1174763254
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/02/2009

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

89.8729
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
83.236
Quality
62.3325
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where NIDHI JINDAL, 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.

NEPHROLOGY OF NORTH ALABAMA P.C.
DECATUR, AL

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

NIDHI JINDAL, MD — brand share 17.0%
Specialty average (est.)

17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 566 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.

566
Total Claims
$78K
Total Drug Cost
105
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,252
Total Day Supply
37,048
Brand vs Generic
17% brand / 83% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$67K
Generic Drug Cost
$11K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.45
Gender Split
50% female / 50% male
Age Distribution
<65: 23, 65-74: 40, 75-84: 30, 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 NIDHI JINDAL, 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
Amlodipine Besylate
72
Losartan Potassium
71
Carvedilol
53
Lisinopril
35
Farxiga
Dapagliflozin Propanediol
32
Spironolactone
31
Potassium Chloride
28
Valsartan
22
Veltassa
Patiromer Calcium Sorbitex
22
Chlorthalidone
18

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How NIDHI JINDAL, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

NIDHI JINDAL, MD's 566 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Alabama

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

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NIDHI JINDAL, MD's specialty?
NIDHI JINDAL, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in DECATUR, Alabama. Credentials: MD.
How much does NIDHI JINDAL, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NIDHI JINDAL, MD wrote 566 Medicare Part D claims totaling $78K in drug costs for 105 beneficiaries.
What is NIDHI JINDAL, MD's Medicare quality score?
NIDHI JINDAL, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 89.8729/100 (Quality: 83.236, Cost: 62.3325). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is NIDHI JINDAL, MD located?
NIDHI JINDAL, MD is located at 1215 7TH ST SE STE 240, DECATUR, AL, 35601. Phone: (256) 973-5400.
What is NIDHI JINDAL, MD's NPI number?
NIDHI JINDAL, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174763254, issued on 03/02/2009.
Does NIDHI JINDAL, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
NIDHI JINDAL, MD's prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $67K in brand drug costs.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does NIDHI JINDAL, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NIDHI JINDAL, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Losartan Potassium, Carvedilol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NIDHI JINDAL, MD accept Medicare?
NIDHI JINDAL, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 566 Part D claims and 105 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NIDHI JINDAL, MD's credentials?
NIDHI JINDAL, MD's NPI is 1174763254 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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