2026 NPPES data Gastroenterology Physician NPI 1285706259 M.D.
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RAJINDER KAUSHAL, M.D.

Gastroenterology Physician in NEWHALL, California. 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
487
Medicare Part D claims · 168 beneficiaries · Gastroenterology Physician avg: 833
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
86.1025/100
▲ 3 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

RAJINDER KAUSHAL, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 86.1025/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 487 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

86.1025/100
MIPS score · +3 vs avg
487
Part D claims, 2023
86%
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.

RAJINDER KAUSHAL, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

86 Top 48% higher than 52% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

RAJINDER KAUSHAL, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — 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 RAJINDER KAUSHAL, M.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/14/2006

NPI 1285706259

Primary specialty

Gastroenterology Physician

Mid-sized

16,567 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

487 42% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 833

MIPS final score

86.1025/100 3.002500000000012% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in California

How Gastroenterology Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Gastroenterology Physician share within California

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

RAJINDER KAUSHAL, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Gastroenterology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
86.1025/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Gastroenterology Physician) — 86.1025/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%86.1%
MIPS final score (Gastroenterology Physician) — 86.1025/100 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).

RAJINDER KAUSHAL, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gastroenterology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 23928 LYONS AVE, NEWHALL, CA, 91321, with a listed phone of (661) 799-0615. NPI 1285706259 was issued on 11/14/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KAUSHAL 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 487 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 168 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $93K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 86.1025/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 82.938, Cost 66.7384), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Gastroenterology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,567 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 833 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

23928 LYONS AVE
NEWHALL, CA 91321

Provider Details

NPI 1285706259
Specialty Gastroenterology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/14/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

86.1025
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
82.938
Quality
66.7384
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to RAJINDER KAUSHAL, M.D.. To verify RAJINDER KAUSHAL, M.D.'s current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

RAJINDER KAUSHAL, M.D. — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 487 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.

487
Total Claims
$93K
Total Drug Cost
168
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,020
Total Day Supply
28,467
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$80K
Generic Drug Cost
$12K
Antibiotic Claims
30

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.20
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What RAJINDER KAUSHAL, M.D. 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
Pantoprazole Sodium
124
Omeprazole
107
Famotidine
34
Lansoprazole
15
Movantik
Naloxegol Oxalate
13
Xifaxan
Rifaximin
13
Linzess
Linaclotide
12
Creon
Lipase/Protease/Amylase
11
Gavilyte-C
"Peg3350/Sod Sulf
N/A

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

Gastroenterology Physician Overview

How RAJINDER KAUSHAL, M.D. fits within the Gastroenterology Physician landscape nationally.

16,567
Gastroenterology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Gastroenterology Physician
833
Avg Claims per Provider

RAJINDER KAUSHAL, M.D.'s 487 claims are below the specialty average of 833.

Nearby Gastroenterology Physician Providers in California

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RAJINDER KAUSHAL, M.D.'s specialty?
RAJINDER KAUSHAL, M.D. specializes in Gastroenterology Physician and practices in NEWHALL, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does RAJINDER KAUSHAL, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RAJINDER KAUSHAL, M.D. wrote 487 Medicare Part D claims totaling $93K in drug costs for 168 beneficiaries.
What is RAJINDER KAUSHAL, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
RAJINDER KAUSHAL, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 86.1025/100 (Quality: 82.938, Cost: 66.7384). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is RAJINDER KAUSHAL, M.D. located?
RAJINDER KAUSHAL, M.D. is located at 23928 LYONS AVE, NEWHALL, CA, 91321. Phone: (661) 799-0615.
What is RAJINDER KAUSHAL, M.D.'s NPI number?
RAJINDER KAUSHAL, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285706259, issued on 11/14/2006.
Does RAJINDER KAUSHAL, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RAJINDER KAUSHAL, M.D.'s prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $80K in brand drug costs.
How many Gastroenterology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,567 Gastroenterology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gastroenterology Physician provider writes 833 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RAJINDER KAUSHAL, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RAJINDER KAUSHAL, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Pantoprazole Sodium, Omeprazole, Famotidine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RAJINDER KAUSHAL, M.D. accept Medicare?
RAJINDER KAUSHAL, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 487 Part D claims and 168 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RAJINDER KAUSHAL, M.D.'s credentials?
RAJINDER KAUSHAL, M.D.'s NPI is 1285706259 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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