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2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1841368982 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Nitin Khosla, M.D.
Nephrology Physician in Hickory, North Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 10,569 in Nephrology 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
997
Medicare Part D claims · 149 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
49.6/100
▼ 34 pts below national avg 83.5 · Below average
Industry payments
$6.0K
11 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Nitin Khosla, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 49.6/100 - below the 83.5 national average - and filed 997 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 49.6/100
- MIPS score · -34 vs avg
- 997
- Part D claims, 2023
- 91%
- 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.
Nitin Khosla, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
50 ≥ 4th percentile 4% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Nitin Khosla, M.D. sits
This provider among nephrology physician peers
Across the 2,230 nephrology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Nitin Khosla, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 48% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 16% - 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 nephrology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Nitin Khosla, M.D.. 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)
Nitin Khosla, M.D. 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 Nitin Khosla, M.D.?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Nephrology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
997 31% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
49.6/100 33.9 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Nitin Khosla, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nephrology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 49.6/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Nephrology Physician) - 49.6/100 vs national avg 83.5
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).
Nitin Khosla, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1899 TATE BLVD SE STE 2101, Hickory, NC, 28602, with a listed phone of (828) 327-7788. NPI 1841368982 was issued on 11/30/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 997 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 149 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $145K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 49.6/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 62.3, Cost 52.6), compared with the 83.5 average among clinicians with a measured score.
Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,569 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1841368982 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Nephrology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 11/30/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
49.6079
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
62.2613
Quality
52.574
Cost
Reporting: Individual
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Nitin Khosla, M.D. 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.
Piedmont Nephrology And Hypertension Associates PA
Hickory, NC
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 Nitin Khosla, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$6.0K
Largest payer
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
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 · Generic-heavy
Nitin Khosla, M.D. - brand share 9.0%
Nephrology Physician average
9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 997 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.
997
Total Claims
$145K
Total Drug Cost
149
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,586
- Total Day Supply
- 46,621
- Brand vs Generic
- 9% brand / 91% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $108K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $38K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 3.87
- Gender Split
- 48% female / 52% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Nitin Khosla, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Torsemide
Torsemide
201 claims
- Nifedipine Er
Nifedipine Er
85 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate 77
Amlodipine Besylate
77 claims
- Hydralazine Hcl 76
Hydralazine Hcl
76 claims
- Lisinopril 70
Lisinopril
70 claims
- Chlorthalidone 59
Chlorthalidone
59 claims
- Sevelamer Carbonate 59
Sevelamer Carbonate
59 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate 40
Metoprolol Succinate
40 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Torsemide | 201 |
| Nifedipine Er Nifedipine | 85 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 77 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 76 |
| Lisinopril | 70 |
| Chlorthalidone | 59 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 59 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 40 |
| Carvedilol | 35 |
| Farxiga Dapagliflozin Propanediol | 32 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Nephrology Physician Overview
How Nitin Khosla, M.D. fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.
10,569
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider
Nitin Khosla, M.D.'s 997 claims are below the specialty average of 1,454.
Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Khosla.
Dr. Sosan Abdullah
MD
Morganton, NC
Dr. Tariq Abo-Kamil
MD
Henderson, NC
Dr. Moses Aboagye-Kumi
M.D.
Fayetteville, NC
Dr. Maureen Achuko
M.D.
Fayetteville, NC
Dr. Patricia Adams
MD
Winston Salem, NC
Compare Nephrology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nitin Khosla, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Nitin Khosla, M.D. specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in Hickory, North Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Nitin Khosla, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Nitin Khosla, M.D. wrote 997 Medicare Part D claims totaling $145K in drug costs for 149 beneficiaries.
What is Nitin Khosla, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Nitin Khosla, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 49.6/100 (Quality: 62.3, Cost: 52.6). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Nitin Khosla, M.D. located? ▼
Nitin Khosla, M.D. is located at 1899 TATE BLVD SE STE 2101, Hickory, NC, 28602. Phone: (828) 327-7788.
What is Nitin Khosla, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Nitin Khosla, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841368982, issued on 11/30/2006.
Does Nitin Khosla, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Nitin Khosla, M.D.'s prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $108K in brand drug costs.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 10,569 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Nitin Khosla, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Nitin Khosla, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Torsemide, Nifedipine Er, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Nitin Khosla, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Nitin Khosla, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 997 Part D claims and 149 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Nitin Khosla, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Nitin Khosla, M.D.'s NPI is 1841368982 with credentials M.D.. 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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