2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1255680575 M.D.
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PRADEEP CHAGANTI, M.D.

Nephrology Physician in DALTON, 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
447
Medicare Part D claims · 191 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
85.9941/100
▲ 3 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$50.24
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: PRADEEP CHAGANTI, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in DALTON, Georgia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 447 claims across 191 beneficiaries — 14% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 85.9941/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $50.24 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: PRADEEP CHAGANTI, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 85.9941 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 447 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)

PRADEEP CHAGANTI, 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).

PRADEEP CHAGANTI, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/31/2012

NPI 1255680575

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

447 69% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

MIPS final score

85.9941/100 2.8941000000000088% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Nephrology Physician share within Georgia

1. Nephrology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nephrology Physician share within Georgia

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

PRADEEP CHAGANTI, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nephrology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
85.9941/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Nephrology Physician) — 85.9941/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%86%
MIPS final score (Nephrology Physician) — 85.9941/100 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).

PRADEEP CHAGANTI, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician provider practicing in DALTON, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1255680575. 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.

PRADEEP CHAGANTI, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1506 BROADRICK DR, DALTON, GA, 30720, with a listed phone of (706) 278-3431. NPI 1255680575 was issued on 08/31/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHAGANTI 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 447 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 191 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $31K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.4%. 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 85.9941/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 67.989, Cost 80.6352), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 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. 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

1506 BROADRICK DR
DALTON, GA 30720

Provider Details

NPI 1255680575
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/31/2012

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

85.9941
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
67.989
Quality
80.6352
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where PRADEEP CHAGANTI, 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.

APOGEE MEDICAL GROUP GEORGIA
CARROLLTON, 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).

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 PRADEEP CHAGANTI, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$50

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

PRADEEP CHAGANTI, M.D. — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 447 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.

447
Total Claims
$31K
Total Drug Cost
191
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
457
Total Day Supply
9,417
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$27K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Opioid Claims
15 (3.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
93

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.53
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male
Age Distribution
<65: 45, 65-74: 71, 75-84: 57, 85+: 18

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Prednisone
38
Levofloxacin
30
Pantoprazole Sodium
30
Cephalexin
19
Metoprolol Succinate
18
Amlodipine Besylate
16
Metronidazole
15
Furosemide
14
Eliquis
Apixaban
12
Symbicort
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate
11

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Nephrology Physician Overview

How PRADEEP CHAGANTI, M.D. fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider

PRADEEP CHAGANTI, M.D.'s 447 claims are below the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in Georgia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PRADEEP CHAGANTI, M.D.'s specialty?
PRADEEP CHAGANTI, M.D. specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in DALTON, Georgia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does PRADEEP CHAGANTI, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PRADEEP CHAGANTI, M.D. wrote 447 Medicare Part D claims totaling $31K in drug costs for 191 beneficiaries.
What is PRADEEP CHAGANTI, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
PRADEEP CHAGANTI, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 85.9941/100 (Quality: 67.989, Cost: 80.6352). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is PRADEEP CHAGANTI, M.D. located?
PRADEEP CHAGANTI, M.D. is located at 1506 BROADRICK DR, DALTON, GA, 30720. Phone: (706) 278-3431.
What is PRADEEP CHAGANTI, M.D.'s NPI number?
PRADEEP CHAGANTI, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255680575, issued on 08/31/2012.
Does PRADEEP CHAGANTI, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PRADEEP CHAGANTI, M.D.'s prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $27K in brand drug costs.
Does PRADEEP CHAGANTI, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, PRADEEP CHAGANTI, M.D. had 15 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.4%.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,534 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 PRADEEP CHAGANTI, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PRADEEP CHAGANTI, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Levofloxacin, Pantoprazole Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PRADEEP CHAGANTI, M.D. accept Medicare?
PRADEEP CHAGANTI, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 447 Part D claims and 191 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PRADEEP CHAGANTI, M.D.'s credentials?
PRADEEP CHAGANTI, M.D.'s NPI is 1255680575 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

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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