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2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery Physician NPI 1417071374 D.O.
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Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Munster, 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 25,775 in Orthopaedic Surgery 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
119
Medicare Part D claims · 73 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician avg: 324
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$3.3K
15 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data shows
Nikhil Pandhi, D.O. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 119 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 75/100
- MIPS score · -8 vs avg
- 119
- Part D claims, 2023
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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Nikhil Pandhi, D.O.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
75 15th percentile higher than 15% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Nikhil Pandhi, D.O. sits
This provider among orthopaedic surgery physician peers
Across the 8,194 orthopaedic surgery physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Nikhil Pandhi, D.O. writes more Part D claims than 29% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 23% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, lower-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 orthopaedic surgery physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Nikhil Pandhi, D.O.. 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)
Nikhil Pandhi, D.O. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 4 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 Nikhil Pandhi, D.O.?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
119 63% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
75/100 8.1 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Indiana
How Orthopaedic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Indiana providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Nikhil Pandhi, D.O.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Orthopaedic Surgery Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 75/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Surgery Physician) - 75/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Nikhil Pandhi, D.O. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider holding D.O. credentials at 759 45TH ST STE 201, Munster, IN, 46321, with a listed phone of (219) 933-7930. NPI 1417071374 was issued on 03/18/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 119 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 73 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $17K in drug spend. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 25,775 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 324 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 | 1417071374 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Orthopaedic Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | D.O. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 03/18/2007 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Nikhil Pandhi, D.O. 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.
According to CMS billing records, Nikhil Pandhi, D.O. is affiliated with 4 Medicare-billing facilities.
Chesterton Physical Therapy Inc
Chesterton, IN
Franciscan Physician Network
Munster, IN
North Point Orthopedics LLC
Munster, IN
Rci (wrs) LLC
Demotte, 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 Nikhil Pandhi, D.O.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$3.3K
Largest payer
ORTHO DEVELOPMENT 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.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
119
Total Claims
$17K
Total Drug Cost
73
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 121
- Total Day Supply
- 2,206
- Generic Drug Cost
- $10K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 30
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.33
- Gender Split
- 79% female / 21% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Nikhil Pandhi, D.O. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
26 claims
- Amoxicillin
Amoxicillin
23 claims
- Methylprednisolone
Methylprednisolone
15 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 26 |
| Amoxicillin | 23 |
| Methylprednisolone | 15 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Overview
How Nikhil Pandhi, D.O. fits within the Orthopaedic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
25,775
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
324
Avg Claims per Provider
Nikhil Pandhi, D.O.'s 119 claims are below the specialty average of 324.
Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in Indiana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Indiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Pandhi.
Dr. Matthew Abbott
MD
Indianapolis, IN
Dr. Kristopher Abeln
M.D.
New Albany, IN
Dr. Thomas Akre
DO
South Bend, IN
Dr. Paul Alley
M.D.
Evansville, IN
Dr. David Almdale
M.D.
Fort Wayne, IN
Compare Orthopaedic Surgery Physician 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 Indiana medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nikhil Pandhi, D.O.'s specialty? ▼
Nikhil Pandhi, D.O. specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery Physician and practices in Munster, Indiana. Credentials: D.O..
How much does Nikhil Pandhi, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Nikhil Pandhi, D.O. wrote 119 Medicare Part D claims totaling $17K in drug costs for 73 beneficiaries.
What is Nikhil Pandhi, D.O.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Nikhil Pandhi, D.O. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Nikhil Pandhi, D.O. located? ▼
Nikhil Pandhi, D.O. is located at 759 45TH ST STE 201, Munster, IN, 46321. Phone: (219) 933-7930.
What is Nikhil Pandhi, D.O.'s NPI number? ▼
Nikhil Pandhi, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417071374, issued on 03/18/2007.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 25,775 Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider writes 324 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Nikhil Pandhi, D.O. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Nikhil Pandhi, D.O.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, Amoxicillin, Methylprednisolone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Nikhil Pandhi, D.O. accept Medicare? ▼
Nikhil Pandhi, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 119 Part D claims and 73 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Nikhil Pandhi, D.O.'s credentials? ▼
Nikhil Pandhi, D.O.'s NPI is 1417071374 with credentials D.O.. 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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