2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1245279355 MD
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RAKESH CHOKSHI, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in SAGINAW, Michigan. 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
10K
Medicare Part D claims · 774 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$219.27
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

RAKESH CHOKSHI, MD filed 9,898 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in SAGINAW, Michigan, prescribing 91% generic.

10K
Part D claims, 2023
91%
generic prescribing
$219.27
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

RAKESH CHOKSHI, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

9,898 Top 2% higher than 98% 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%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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 Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

RAKESH CHOKSHI, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about RAKESH CHOKSHI, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/05/2006

NPI 1245279355

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

9,898 264% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Michigan

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Michigan providers

Michigan providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Michigan

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Internal Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Internal Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — 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).

RAKESH CHOKSHI, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 144 N FROST DR, SAGINAW, MI, 48638, with a listed phone of (989) 249-7702. NPI 1245279355 was issued on 06/05/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHOKSHI 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 9,898 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 774 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $734K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.8%. 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.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

144 N FROST DR
SAGINAW, MI 48638

Provider Details

NPI 1245279355
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/05/2006

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 RAKESH CHOKSHI, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$219

Largest payer

Globus Medical, 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.

License & disciplinary context — Michigan MI-BOM 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 ~41K Michigan medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to RAKESH CHOKSHI, MD. To verify RAKESH CHOKSHI, MD's current license status, search the MI-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

123
Total board actions, Michigan 2023
Across 120 cases
3.00
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Michigan statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
44 cases

MI-BOM 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 Michigan disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

RAKESH CHOKSHI, MD — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 9,898 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.

9,898
Total Claims
$734K
Total Drug Cost
774
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
24,680
Total Day Supply
724,134
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$524K
Generic Drug Cost
$202K
Opioid Claims
275 (2.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
218

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.34
Gender Split
46% female / 54% male
Age Distribution
<65: 35, 65-74: 330, 75-84: 310, 85+: 99

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What RAKESH CHOKSHI, 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
693
Lisinopril
687
Amlodipine Besylate
553
Metoprolol Succinate
384
Metoprolol Tartrate
319
Levothyroxine Sodium
275
Metformin Hcl
259
Furosemide
237
Omeprazole
225
Losartan Potassium
218

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How RAKESH CHOKSHI, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

RAKESH CHOKSHI, MD's 9,898 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Michigan

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

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RAKESH CHOKSHI, MD's specialty?
RAKESH CHOKSHI, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in SAGINAW, Michigan. Credentials: MD.
How much does RAKESH CHOKSHI, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RAKESH CHOKSHI, MD wrote 9,898 Medicare Part D claims totaling $734K in drug costs for 774 beneficiaries.
Where is RAKESH CHOKSHI, MD located?
RAKESH CHOKSHI, MD is located at 144 N FROST DR, SAGINAW, MI, 48638. Phone: (989) 249-7702.
What is RAKESH CHOKSHI, MD's NPI number?
RAKESH CHOKSHI, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245279355, issued on 06/05/2006.
Does RAKESH CHOKSHI, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RAKESH CHOKSHI, MD's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $524K in brand drug costs.
Does RAKESH CHOKSHI, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, RAKESH CHOKSHI, MD had 275 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.8%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RAKESH CHOKSHI, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RAKESH CHOKSHI, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RAKESH CHOKSHI, MD accept Medicare?
RAKESH CHOKSHI, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 9,898 Part D claims and 774 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RAKESH CHOKSHI, MD's credentials?
RAKESH CHOKSHI, MD's NPI is 1245279355 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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