2026 NPPES data Radiation Oncology Physician NPI 1861782641 MD
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NIKHIL THAKER, MD

Radiation Oncology Physician in PENNINGTON, New Jersey. 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
95
Medicare Part D claims · 40 beneficiaries · Radiation Oncology Physician avg: 186
Generic prescribing
78%
generic claims · 22% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
95.7781/100
▲ 13 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

NIKHIL THAKER, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 95.7781/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 95 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

95.7781/100
MIPS score · +13 vs avg
95
Part D claims, 2023
78%
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.

NIKHIL THAKER, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

96 Top 21% higher than 79% 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%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

NIKHIL THAKER, 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 NIKHIL THAKER, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/13/2011

NPI 1861782641

Primary specialty

Radiation Oncology Physician

Mid-sized

6,018 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

95 49% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 186

MIPS final score

95.7781/100 12.6781% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Radiation Oncology Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Radiation Oncology Physician share within New Jersey

1. Radiation Oncology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Radiation Oncology Physician share within New Jersey

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

NIKHIL THAKER, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Radiation Oncology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
95.7781/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Radiation Oncology Physician) — 95.7781/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%95.8%
MIPS final score (Radiation Oncology Physician) — 95.7781/100 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).

NIKHIL THAKER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Radiation Oncology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1 CAPITAL WAY, PENNINGTON, NJ, 08534, with a listed phone of (609) 303-4244. NPI 1861782641 was issued on 04/13/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what THAKER 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 95 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 40 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend, split 22% brand-name and 78% 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 95.7781/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 76.7588), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Radiation Oncology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,018 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 186 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

1 CAPITAL WAY
PENNINGTON, NJ 08534

Provider Details

NPI 1861782641
Specialty Radiation Oncology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/13/2011

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

95.7781
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
76.7588
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where NIKHIL THAKER, 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.

CAPITAL HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP
PENNINGTON, NJ

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

NIKHIL THAKER, MD — brand share 22.0%
Specialty average (est.)

22% brand-name claims vs 78% generic, on 95 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.

95
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
40
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
105
Total Day Supply
2,420
Brand vs Generic
22% brand / 78% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$521
Generic Drug Cost
$1K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.82
Gender Split
73% female / 28% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Levothyroxine Sodium
26
Memantine Hcl
13

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

Radiation Oncology Physician Overview

How NIKHIL THAKER, MD fits within the Radiation Oncology Physician landscape nationally.

6,018
Radiation Oncology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Radiation Oncology Physician
186
Avg Claims per Provider

NIKHIL THAKER, MD's 95 claims are below the specialty average of 186.

Nearby Radiation Oncology Physician Providers in New Jersey

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as THAKER.

Compare Radiation Oncology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NIKHIL THAKER, MD's specialty?
NIKHIL THAKER, MD specializes in Radiation Oncology Physician and practices in PENNINGTON, New Jersey. Credentials: MD.
How much does NIKHIL THAKER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NIKHIL THAKER, MD wrote 95 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 40 beneficiaries.
What is NIKHIL THAKER, MD's Medicare quality score?
NIKHIL THAKER, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 95.7781/100 (Quality: 76.7588). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is NIKHIL THAKER, MD located?
NIKHIL THAKER, MD is located at 1 CAPITAL WAY, PENNINGTON, NJ, 08534. Phone: (609) 303-4244.
What is NIKHIL THAKER, MD's NPI number?
NIKHIL THAKER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861782641, issued on 04/13/2011.
Does NIKHIL THAKER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
NIKHIL THAKER, MD's prescribing is 22% brand-name and 78% generic drugs by claim count, with $521 in brand drug costs.
How many Radiation Oncology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 6,018 Radiation Oncology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Radiation Oncology Physician provider writes 186 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does NIKHIL THAKER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NIKHIL THAKER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Memantine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NIKHIL THAKER, MD accept Medicare?
NIKHIL THAKER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 95 Part D claims and 40 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NIKHIL THAKER, MD's credentials?
NIKHIL THAKER, MD's NPI is 1861782641 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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