2026 NPPES data Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician NPI 1437243680 MD
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PUNEET AGGARWAL, MD

Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician in CHARLOTTE, North 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 222 beneficiaries · Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
99%
generic claims · 1% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
95.3578/100
▲ 12 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$13.57
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: PUNEET AGGARWAL, MD is a Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in CHARLOTTE, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 222 beneficiaries — 1% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 95.3578/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $13.57 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: PUNEET AGGARWAL, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 95.3578 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,009 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)

PUNEET AGGARWAL, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

PUNEET AGGARWAL, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/03/2006

NPI 1437243680

Primary specialty

Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician

Niche

1,626 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,009 28% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,401

MIPS final score

95.3578/100 12.257800000000003% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician share within North Carolina

1. Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician share within North Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

PUNEET AGGARWAL, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
95.3578/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician) — 95.3578/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%95.4%
MIPS final score (Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician) — 95.3578/100 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).

PUNEET AGGARWAL, MD is a Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician provider practicing in CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1437243680. 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.

PUNEET AGGARWAL, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1100 BLYTHE BLVD, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28203, with a listed phone of (704) 355-9330. NPI 1437243680 was issued on 10/03/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AGGARWAL 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 1,009 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 222 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $16K in drug spend, split 1% brand-name and 99% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 25.1%. 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 95.3578/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 84.2235), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,626 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 1,401 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

1100 BLYTHE BLVD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28203

Provider Details

NPI 1437243680
Specialty Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/03/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

95.3578
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
84.2235
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where PUNEET AGGARWAL, 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.

CAROLINAS MEDICAL CENTER
CHARLOTTE, NC
CAROLINAS PHYSICIANS NETWORK INC
CONCORD, 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 PUNEET AGGARWAL, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$14

Largest payer

Astellas Pharma US 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

PUNEET AGGARWAL, MD — brand share 1.0%
Specialty average (est.)

1% brand-name claims vs 99% generic, on 1,009 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.

1,009
Total Claims
$16K
Total Drug Cost
222
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,151
Total Day Supply
29,509
Brand vs Generic
1% brand / 99% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1K
Generic Drug Cost
$15K
Opioid Claims
253 (25.1% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.18
Gender Split
76% female / 24% male
Age Distribution
<65: 34, 65-74: 102, 75-84: 69, 85+: 17

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Gabapentin
278
Tizanidine Hcl
167
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
138
Pregabalin
117
Baclofen
60
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
54
Tramadol Hcl
52
Diazepam
36
Methylprednisolone
21
Meloxicam
13

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

Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician Overview

How PUNEET AGGARWAL, MD fits within the Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician landscape nationally.

1,626
Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician Providers in US
50
States with Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician
1,401
Avg Claims per Provider

PUNEET AGGARWAL, MD's 1,009 claims are below the specialty average of 1,401.

Nearby Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician Providers in North Carolina

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

Compare Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PUNEET AGGARWAL, MD's specialty?
PUNEET AGGARWAL, MD specializes in Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician and practices in CHARLOTTE, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does PUNEET AGGARWAL, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PUNEET AGGARWAL, MD wrote 1,009 Medicare Part D claims totaling $16K in drug costs for 222 beneficiaries.
What is PUNEET AGGARWAL, MD's Medicare quality score?
PUNEET AGGARWAL, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 95.3578/100 (Quality: 84.2235). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is PUNEET AGGARWAL, MD located?
PUNEET AGGARWAL, MD is located at 1100 BLYTHE BLVD, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28203. Phone: (704) 355-9330.
What is PUNEET AGGARWAL, MD's NPI number?
PUNEET AGGARWAL, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437243680, issued on 10/03/2006.
Does PUNEET AGGARWAL, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PUNEET AGGARWAL, MD's prescribing is 1% brand-name and 99% generic drugs by claim count, with $1K in brand drug costs.
Does PUNEET AGGARWAL, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, PUNEET AGGARWAL, MD had 253 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 25.1%.
How many Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,626 Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician providers across 50 states in the US. The average Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician provider writes 1,401 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does PUNEET AGGARWAL, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PUNEET AGGARWAL, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Tizanidine Hcl, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PUNEET AGGARWAL, MD accept Medicare?
PUNEET AGGARWAL, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,009 Part D claims and 222 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PUNEET AGGARWAL, MD's credentials?
PUNEET AGGARWAL, MD's NPI is 1437243680 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.

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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