2026 NPPES data Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician NPI 1619295698 MD
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NIMALAN JEGANATHAN, MD

Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician in COLUMBUS, Ohio. 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
19
Medicare Part D claims · 12 beneficiaries · Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician avg: 196
MIPS score
71.7884/100
▼ 11 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: NIMALAN JEGANATHAN, MD is a Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in COLUMBUS, Ohio with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 19 claims across 12 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 71.7884/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: NIMALAN JEGANATHAN, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 71.7884 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 19 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

NIMALAN JEGANATHAN, 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).

NIMALAN JEGANATHAN, MD at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/14/2010

NPI 1619295698

Primary specialty

Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician

Niche

1,608 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

19 90% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 196

MIPS final score

71.7884/100 11.311599999999999% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Ohio

How Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Ohio providers

Ohio providers

Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician share within Ohio

1. Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician share within Ohio

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

NIMALAN JEGANATHAN, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
71.7884/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician) — 71.7884/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%71.8%
MIPS final score (Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician) — 71.7884/100 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).

NIMALAN JEGANATHAN, MD is a Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician provider practicing in COLUMBUS, Ohio, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1619295698. 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.

NIMALAN JEGANATHAN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1800 ZOLLINGER RD FL 3, COLUMBUS, OH, 43221, with a listed phone of (614) 293-3230. NPI 1619295698 was issued on 05/14/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what JEGANATHAN 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 19 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 12 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $125 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 71.7884/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 48.3237, Cost 57.6377), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,608 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 196 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

1800 ZOLLINGER RD FL 3
COLUMBUS, OH 43221

Provider Details

NPI 1619295698
Specialty Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/14/2010

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

71.7884
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
48.3237
Quality
57.6377
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where NIMALAN JEGANATHAN, 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.

THE MILTON S HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER PHYSICIANS GROUP
HERSHEY, PA

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

License & disciplinary context — Ohio OMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to NIMALAN JEGANATHAN, MD. To verify NIMALAN JEGANATHAN, MD's current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases

OMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

19
Total Claims
$125
Total Drug Cost
12
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
19
Total Day Supply
81
Generic Drug Cost
$59
Antibiotic Claims
11

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
62.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.01

Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician Overview

How NIMALAN JEGANATHAN, MD fits within the Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

1,608
Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician Providers in US
50
States with Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician
196
Avg Claims per Provider

NIMALAN JEGANATHAN, MD's 19 claims are below the specialty average of 196.

Nearby Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician Providers in Ohio

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

Compare Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NIMALAN JEGANATHAN, MD's specialty?
NIMALAN JEGANATHAN, MD specializes in Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician and practices in COLUMBUS, Ohio. Credentials: MD.
How much does NIMALAN JEGANATHAN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NIMALAN JEGANATHAN, MD wrote 19 Medicare Part D claims totaling $125 in drug costs for 12 beneficiaries.
What is NIMALAN JEGANATHAN, MD's Medicare quality score?
NIMALAN JEGANATHAN, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 71.7884/100 (Quality: 48.3237, Cost: 57.6377). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is NIMALAN JEGANATHAN, MD located?
NIMALAN JEGANATHAN, MD is located at 1800 ZOLLINGER RD FL 3, COLUMBUS, OH, 43221. Phone: (614) 293-3230.
What is NIMALAN JEGANATHAN, MD's NPI number?
NIMALAN JEGANATHAN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619295698, issued on 05/14/2010.
How many Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,608 Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician providers across 50 states in the US. The average Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician provider writes 196 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does NIMALAN JEGANATHAN, MD accept Medicare?
NIMALAN JEGANATHAN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 19 Part D claims and 12 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NIMALAN JEGANATHAN, MD's credentials?
NIMALAN JEGANATHAN, MD's NPI is 1619295698 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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