2026 NPPES data Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program NPI 1295454890 MD
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PUSKAR POUDEL, MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in CUMBERLAND, Maryland. 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
454
Medicare Part D claims · 71 beneficiaries · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program avg: 459
Generic prescribing
73%
generic claims · 27% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

PUSKAR POUDEL, MD filed 454 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in CUMBERLAND, Maryland, prescribing 73% generic.

454
Part D claims, 2023
73%
generic prescribing

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PUSKAR POUDEL, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

454 Top 38% higher than 62% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). This entry sits in this band. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about PUSKAR POUDEL, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/25/2022

NPI 1295454890

Primary specialty

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

High-volume

331,761 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

454 1% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 459

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program share within Maryland

1. Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program share within Maryland

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — 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).

PUSKAR POUDEL, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider holding MD credentials at 12500 WILLOWBROOK RD, CUMBERLAND, MD, 21502, with a listed phone of (240) 964-7000. NPI 1295454890 was issued on 08/25/2022. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what POUDEL 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 454 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 71 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $112K in drug spend, split 27% brand-name and 73% 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.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 331,761 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 459 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

12500 WILLOWBROOK RD
CUMBERLAND, MD 21502

Provider Details

NPI 1295454890
Specialty Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/25/2022

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where PUSKAR POUDEL, 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.

USACS INTEGRATED ACUTE CARE SERVICES OF MARYLAND LLC
CUMBERLAND, MD

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

PUSKAR POUDEL, MD — brand share 27.0%
Specialty average (est.)

27% brand-name claims vs 73% generic, on 454 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.

454
Total Claims
$112K
Total Drug Cost
71
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
911
Total Day Supply
26,595
Brand vs Generic
27% brand / 73% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$104K
Generic Drug Cost
$7K
Antibiotic Claims
11

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.03
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What PUSKAR POUDEL, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
39
Atorvastatin Calcium
37
Furosemide
20
Breo Ellipta
Fluticasone/Vilanterol
18
Incruse Ellipta
Umeclidinium Bromide
16
Carvedilol
15
Lisinopril
12
Metformin Hcl
12
Ezetimibe
11
Gabapentin
11

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

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Overview

How PUSKAR POUDEL, MD fits within the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program landscape nationally.

331,761
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in US
55
States with Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
459
Avg Claims per Provider

PUSKAR POUDEL, MD's 454 claims are below the specialty average of 459.

Nearby Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in Maryland

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

Compare Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PUSKAR POUDEL, MD's specialty?
PUSKAR POUDEL, MD specializes in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program and practices in CUMBERLAND, Maryland. Credentials: MD.
How much does PUSKAR POUDEL, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PUSKAR POUDEL, MD wrote 454 Medicare Part D claims totaling $112K in drug costs for 71 beneficiaries.
Where is PUSKAR POUDEL, MD located?
PUSKAR POUDEL, MD is located at 12500 WILLOWBROOK RD, CUMBERLAND, MD, 21502. Phone: (240) 964-7000.
What is PUSKAR POUDEL, MD's NPI number?
PUSKAR POUDEL, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295454890, issued on 08/25/2022.
Does PUSKAR POUDEL, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PUSKAR POUDEL, MD's prescribing is 27% brand-name and 73% generic drugs by claim count, with $104K in brand drug costs.
How many Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers are there in the US?
There are 331,761 Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers across 55 states in the US. The average Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider writes 459 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does PUSKAR POUDEL, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PUSKAR POUDEL, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, Atorvastatin Calcium, Furosemide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PUSKAR POUDEL, MD accept Medicare?
PUSKAR POUDEL, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 454 Part D claims and 71 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PUSKAR POUDEL, MD's credentials?
PUSKAR POUDEL, MD's NPI is 1295454890 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.
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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