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Active
2026 NPPES data MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician NPI 1952538043 M.D.
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MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician in Dallas, Texas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,102 in MOHS-Micrographic Surgery 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
127
Medicare Part D claims · 89 beneficiaries · MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician avg: 607
MIPS score
74.6/100
▼ 9 pts below national avg 83.1 · Mid-tier
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
Rajiv Nijhawan, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 74.6/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 127 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 74.6/100
- MIPS score · -9 vs avg
- 127
- Part D claims, 2023
- 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.
Rajiv Nijhawan, 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
75 12th percentile higher than 12% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Rajiv Nijhawan, M.D. sits
This provider among mohs-micrographic surgery physician peers
Across the 705 mohs-micrographic surgery physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Rajiv Nijhawan, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 14% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 10% - placing this provider in the lower-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 mohs-micrographic surgery physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Rajiv Nijhawan, M.D.. 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)
Rajiv Nijhawan, 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).
What does the federal data show about Rajiv Nijhawan, M.D.?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
127 79% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
74.6/100 8.5 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Texas
How MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Rajiv Nijhawan, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 74.6/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician) - 74.6/100 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).
Rajiv Nijhawan, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 5939 HARRY HINES BLVD, Dallas, TX, 75390, with a listed phone of (214) 645-8950. NPI 1952538043 was issued on 06/16/2009.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 127 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 89 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $14K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 24.4%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 74.6/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 56.1, Cost 59.2), compared with the national average of 83.1.
MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,102 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 607 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 | 1952538043 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/16/2009 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
74.5984
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
56.1252
Quality
59.2027
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Rajiv Nijhawan, 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.
University OF Texas Southwestern Medical Center AT Dallas
Fort Worth, TX
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
License & disciplinary context - Texas TMB 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 ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Rajiv Nijhawan, M.D.. To verify Rajiv Nijhawan, M.D.'s current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases
TMB 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 Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
127
Total Claims
$14K
Total Drug Cost
89
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 127
- Total Day Supply
- 1,436
- Brand Drug Cost
- $0
- Generic Drug Cost
- $14K
- Opioid Claims
- 31 (24.4% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 62
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.75
- Gender Split
- 48% female / 52% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Rajiv Nijhawan, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Doxycycline Monohy…
Doxycycline Monohydrate
54 claims
- Tramadol Hcl 18
Tramadol Hcl
18 claims
- Acitretin 15
Acitretin
15 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam… 13
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
13 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 54 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 18 |
| Acitretin | 15 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 13 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician Overview
How Rajiv Nijhawan, M.D. fits within the MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
1,102
MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician Providers in US
52
States with MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician
607
Avg Claims per Provider
Rajiv Nijhawan, M.D.'s 127 claims are below the specialty average of 607.
Nearby MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician Providers in Texas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Nijhawan.
Dr. Jordan Abbott
MD
Pflugerville, TX
Dr. Nader Aboul-Fettouh
MD
Allen, TX
Dr. Ryan Ahern
MD
College Station, TX
Dr. Lawrence Anderson
MD
Tyler, TX
Dr. Jeremiah Au
M.D.
Houston, TX
Compare MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Texas medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rajiv Nijhawan, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Rajiv Nijhawan, M.D. specializes in MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician and practices in Dallas, Texas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Rajiv Nijhawan, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Rajiv Nijhawan, M.D. wrote 127 Medicare Part D claims totaling $14K in drug costs for 89 beneficiaries.
What is Rajiv Nijhawan, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Rajiv Nijhawan, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 74.6/100 (Quality: 56.1, Cost: 59.2). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Rajiv Nijhawan, M.D. located? ▼
Rajiv Nijhawan, M.D. is located at 5939 HARRY HINES BLVD, Dallas, TX, 75390. Phone: (214) 645-8950.
What is Rajiv Nijhawan, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Rajiv Nijhawan, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952538043, issued on 06/16/2009.
Does Rajiv Nijhawan, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Rajiv Nijhawan, M.D. had 31 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 24.4%.
How many MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,102 MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician provider writes 607 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Rajiv Nijhawan, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Rajiv Nijhawan, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Doxycycline Monohydrate, Tramadol Hcl, Acitretin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Rajiv Nijhawan, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Rajiv Nijhawan, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 127 Part D claims and 89 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Rajiv Nijhawan, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Rajiv Nijhawan, M.D.'s NPI is 1952538043 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
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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