2026 NPPES data Hospitalist Physician NPI 1467958181
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NITESH GANDHI

Hospitalist Physician in NORTH CHARLESTON, South Carolina. 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
135
Medicare Part D claims · 35 beneficiaries · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888
Generic prescribing
76%
generic claims · 24% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$96.24
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: NITESH GANDHI is a Hospitalist Physician ([object Object]) practicing in NORTH CHARLESTON, South Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 135 claims across 35 beneficiaries — 24% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $96.24 across 5 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: NITESH GANDHI filed 135 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across NORTH CHARLESTON, South Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

NITESH GANDHI practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

NITESH GANDHI at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/02/2018

NPI 1467958181

Primary specialty

Hospitalist Physician

Mid-sized

16,825 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

135 85% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 888

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Hospitalist Physician share within South Carolina

1. Hospitalist Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hospitalist Physician share within South Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Hospitalist Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Hospitalist Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Hospitalist Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Hospitalist Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

NITESH GANDHI is a Hospitalist Physician provider practicing in NORTH CHARLESTON, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1467958181. 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.

NITESH GANDHI appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospitalist Physician provider at 9181 MEDCOM ST, NORTH CHARLESTON, SC, 29406, with a listed phone of (843) 820-7777. NPI 1467958181 was issued on 04/02/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GANDHI 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 135 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 35 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $32K in drug spend, split 24% brand-name and 76% 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.

Hospitalist Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,825 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 888 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

9181 MEDCOM ST
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406

Provider Details

NPI 1467958181
Specialty Hospitalist Physician
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/02/2018

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 NITESH GANDHI. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$96

Largest payer

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

NITESH GANDHI — brand share 24.0%
Specialty average (est.)

24% brand-name claims vs 76% generic, on 135 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.

135
Total Claims
$32K
Total Drug Cost
35
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
144
Total Day Supply
3,342
Brand vs Generic
24% brand / 76% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$27K
Generic Drug Cost
$5K
Antibiotic Claims
22

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
63.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.29
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 16, 65-74: N/A, 75-84: N/A, 85+: 0

Hospitalist Physician Overview

How NITESH GANDHI fits within the Hospitalist Physician landscape nationally.

16,825
Hospitalist Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hospitalist Physician
888
Avg Claims per Provider

NITESH GANDHI's 135 claims are below the specialty average of 888.

Nearby Hospitalist Physician Providers in South Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as GANDHI.

Compare Hospitalist Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NITESH GANDHI's specialty?
NITESH GANDHI specializes in Hospitalist Physician and practices in NORTH CHARLESTON, South Carolina.
How much does NITESH GANDHI prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NITESH GANDHI wrote 135 Medicare Part D claims totaling $32K in drug costs for 35 beneficiaries.
Where is NITESH GANDHI located?
NITESH GANDHI is located at 9181 MEDCOM ST, NORTH CHARLESTON, SC, 29406. Phone: (843) 820-7777.
What is NITESH GANDHI's NPI number?
NITESH GANDHI's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467958181, issued on 04/02/2018.
Does NITESH GANDHI prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
NITESH GANDHI's prescribing is 24% brand-name and 76% generic drugs by claim count, with $27K in brand drug costs.
How many Hospitalist Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,825 Hospitalist Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hospitalist Physician provider writes 888 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does NITESH GANDHI accept Medicare?
NITESH GANDHI appears in CMS Medicare data with 135 Part D claims and 35 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NITESH GANDHI's credentials?
NITESH GANDHI's NPI is 1467958181. 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.
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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