2026 NPPES data Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1275920704 MD
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NIKHITA ANANTHULA, MD

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in MARIETTA, Georgia. 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
12
Medicare Part D claims · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
MIPS score
92.9348/100
▲ 10 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

NIKHITA ANANTHULA, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 92.9348/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 12 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

92.9348/100
MIPS score · +10 vs avg
12
Part D claims, 2023
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.

NIKHITA ANANTHULA, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

93 Top 32% higher than 68% 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)

NIKHITA ANANTHULA, 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 NIKHITA ANANTHULA, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/22/2015

NPI 1275920704

Primary specialty

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician

Niche

1,524 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

12 99% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,275

MIPS final score

92.9348/100 9.834800000000001% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Georgia

1. Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Georgia

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

NIKHITA ANANTHULA, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
92.9348/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — 92.9348/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%92.9%
MIPS final score (Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — 92.9348/100 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).

NIKHITA ANANTHULA, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider practicing in MARIETTA, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1275920704. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

NIKHITA ANANTHULA, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 310 KENNESTONE HOSPITAL BLVD, MARIETTA, GA, 30060, with a listed phone of (770) 793-7899. NPI 1275920704 was issued on 04/22/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ANANTHULA 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 12 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $302 in drug spend. 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 92.9348/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 80.3814), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,524 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 1,275 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

310 KENNESTONE HOSPITAL BLVD
MARIETTA, GA 30060

Provider Details

NPI 1275920704
Specialty Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/22/2015

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

92.9348
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
80.3814
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where NIKHITA ANANTHULA, 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.

WELLSTAR MEDICAL GROUP LLC
AUSTELL, GA

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

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

12
Total Claims
$302
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
12
Total Day Supply
244
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$302

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.97

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview

How NIKHITA ANANTHULA, MD fits within the Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

1,524
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
51
States with Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
1,275
Avg Claims per Provider

NIKHITA ANANTHULA, MD's 12 claims are below the specialty average of 1,275.

Nearby Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Georgia

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

Compare Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NIKHITA ANANTHULA, MD's specialty?
NIKHITA ANANTHULA, MD specializes in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in MARIETTA, Georgia. Credentials: MD.
How much does NIKHITA ANANTHULA, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NIKHITA ANANTHULA, MD wrote 12 Medicare Part D claims totaling $302 in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
What is NIKHITA ANANTHULA, MD's Medicare quality score?
NIKHITA ANANTHULA, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 92.9348/100 (Quality: 80.3814). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is NIKHITA ANANTHULA, MD located?
NIKHITA ANANTHULA, MD is located at 310 KENNESTONE HOSPITAL BLVD, MARIETTA, GA, 30060. Phone: (770) 793-7899.
What is NIKHITA ANANTHULA, MD's NPI number?
NIKHITA ANANTHULA, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275920704, issued on 04/22/2015.
How many Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,524 Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,275 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does NIKHITA ANANTHULA, MD accept Medicare?
NIKHITA ANANTHULA, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 12 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NIKHITA ANANTHULA, MD's credentials?
NIKHITA ANANTHULA, MD's NPI is 1275920704 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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