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2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1457413338 MD
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Internal Medicine Physician in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 172,858 in Internal Medicine 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
7K
Medicare Part D claims · 449 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$1.4K
74 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Pankaj Nashikkar, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 7,478 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 75/100
- MIPS score · -8 vs avg
- 7K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 84%
- 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.
Pankaj Nashikkar, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
75 15th percentile higher than 15% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Pankaj Nashikkar, MD sits
This provider among internal medicine physician peers
Across the 36,260 internal medicine physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Pankaj Nashikkar, MD writes more Part D claims than 87% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 14% - placing this provider in the high-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 internal medicine physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Pankaj Nashikkar, MD. 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)
Pankaj Nashikkar, 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 Pankaj Nashikkar, MD?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Internal Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
7,478 175% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
75/100 8.1 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Colorado
How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Pankaj Nashikkar, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Internal Medicine Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 75/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) - 75/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Pankaj Nashikkar, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2920 N CASCADE AVE, Colorado Springs, CO, 80907, with a listed phone of (719) 227-0027. NPI 1457413338 was issued on 12/15/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 7,478 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 449 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $897K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 84% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.1%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.
Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1457413338 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Internal Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 12/15/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Pankaj Nashikkar, 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.
Pankaj Nashikkar MD LLC
Colorado Springs, CO
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 Pankaj Nashikkar, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$1.4K
Largest payer
Lilly USA, LLC
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
Pankaj Nashikkar, MD - brand share 15.0%
Internal Medicine Physician average
15% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 7,478 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.
7,478
Total Claims
$897K
Total Drug Cost
449
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 12,992
- Total Day Supply
- 358,797
- Brand vs Generic
- 15% brand / 84% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $722K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $172K
- Opioid Claims
- 609 (8.1% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 135
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.05
- Gender Split
- 58% female / 42% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 67, 65-74: 156, 75-84: 159, 85+: 67
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Pankaj Nashikkar, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
327 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
297 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
228 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
220 claims
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
210 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
188 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
161 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
160 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 327 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 297 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 228 |
| Gabapentin | 220 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 210 |
| Lisinopril | 188 |
| Losartan Potassium | 161 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 160 |
| Furosemide | 146 |
| Alprazolam | 132 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Internal Medicine Physician Overview
How Pankaj Nashikkar, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider
Pankaj Nashikkar, MD's 7,478 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.
Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Colorado
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Colorado, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Nashikkar.
Dr. Emily Aaron
MD
Denver, CO
Dr. Cynthia Abacan
MD
Pueblo, CO
Dr. David Abbey
MS MD
Fort Collins, CO
Dr. Ahmed Abdulrahman
MD
Pueblo, CO
Dr. Victor Abela
D.O.
Denver, CO
Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pankaj Nashikkar, MD's specialty? ▼
Pankaj Nashikkar, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Credentials: MD.
How much does Pankaj Nashikkar, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Pankaj Nashikkar, MD wrote 7,478 Medicare Part D claims totaling $897K in drug costs for 449 beneficiaries.
What is Pankaj Nashikkar, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Pankaj Nashikkar, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Pankaj Nashikkar, MD located? ▼
Pankaj Nashikkar, MD is located at 2920 N CASCADE AVE, Colorado Springs, CO, 80907. Phone: (719) 227-0027.
What is Pankaj Nashikkar, MD's NPI number? ▼
Pankaj Nashikkar, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457413338, issued on 12/15/2006.
Does Pankaj Nashikkar, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Pankaj Nashikkar, MD's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $722K in brand drug costs.
Does Pankaj Nashikkar, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Pankaj Nashikkar, MD had 609 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.1%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Pankaj Nashikkar, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Pankaj Nashikkar, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Pankaj Nashikkar, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Pankaj Nashikkar, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 7,478 Part D claims and 449 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Pankaj Nashikkar, MD's credentials? ▼
Pankaj Nashikkar, MD's NPI is 1457413338 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
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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