2026 NPPES data Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician NPI 1093978751 MD
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RASHMI HOTTIGOUDAR, MD

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician in POWELL, Tennessee. 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 626 beneficiaries · Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 19% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
89.6389/100
▲ 7 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$2.8K
24 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

RASHMI HOTTIGOUDAR, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 89.6389/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 3,728 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

89.6389/100
MIPS score · +7 vs avg
4K
Part D claims, 2023
81%
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.

RASHMI HOTTIGOUDAR, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

90 Top 42% higher than 58% 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)

RASHMI HOTTIGOUDAR, MD 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 RASHMI HOTTIGOUDAR, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/02/2008

NPI 1093978751

Primary specialty

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician

Niche

1,570 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,728 134% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,596

MIPS final score

89.6389/100 6.538900000000012% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician share within Tennessee

1. Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician share within Tennessee

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

RASHMI HOTTIGOUDAR, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
89.6389/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician) — 89.6389/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%89.6%
MIPS final score (Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician) — 89.6389/100 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).

RASHMI HOTTIGOUDAR, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician provider practicing in POWELL, Tennessee, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1093978751. 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.

RASHMI HOTTIGOUDAR, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 7557B DANNAHER DR STE 225, POWELL, TN, 37849, with a listed phone of (865) 647-5800. NPI 1093978751 was issued on 07/02/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HOTTIGOUDAR 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 3,728 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 626 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $630K in drug spend, split 19% brand-name and 81% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.0%. 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 89.6389/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 77.663), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,570 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 1,596 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

7557B DANNAHER DR STE 225
POWELL, TN 37849

Provider Details

NPI 1093978751
Specialty Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/02/2008

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

89.6389
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
77.663
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RASHMI HOTTIGOUDAR, 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.

KNOXVILLE HMA CARDIOLOGY PPM, LLC
KNOXVILLE, TN

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 RASHMI HOTTIGOUDAR, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.8K

Largest payer

Boston Scientific Corporation

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 · Typical

RASHMI HOTTIGOUDAR, MD — brand share 19.0%
Specialty average (est.)

19% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 3,728 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.

3,728
Total Claims
$630K
Total Drug Cost
626
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
7,289
Total Day Supply
212,487
Brand vs Generic
19% brand / 81% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$533K
Generic Drug Cost
$97K
Opioid Claims
73 (2.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
112

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.01
Gender Split
44% female / 56% male
Age Distribution
<65: 51, 65-74: 227, 75-84: 259, 85+: 89

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Sotalol
Sotalol Hcl
782
Eliquis
Apixaban
403
Amiodarone Hcl
272
Flecainide Acetate
198
Xarelto
Rivaroxaban
177
Dofetilide
171
Metoprolol Succinate
148
Metoprolol Tartrate
129
Potassium Chloride
129
Carvedilol
121

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

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician Overview

How RASHMI HOTTIGOUDAR, MD fits within the Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician landscape nationally.

1,570
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician
1,596
Avg Claims per Provider

RASHMI HOTTIGOUDAR, MD's 3,728 claims are above the specialty average of 1,596.

Nearby Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician Providers in Tennessee

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

Compare Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RASHMI HOTTIGOUDAR, MD's specialty?
RASHMI HOTTIGOUDAR, MD specializes in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician and practices in POWELL, Tennessee. Credentials: MD.
How much does RASHMI HOTTIGOUDAR, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RASHMI HOTTIGOUDAR, MD wrote 3,728 Medicare Part D claims totaling $630K in drug costs for 626 beneficiaries.
What is RASHMI HOTTIGOUDAR, MD's Medicare quality score?
RASHMI HOTTIGOUDAR, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 89.6389/100 (Quality: 77.663). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is RASHMI HOTTIGOUDAR, MD located?
RASHMI HOTTIGOUDAR, MD is located at 7557B DANNAHER DR STE 225, POWELL, TN, 37849. Phone: (865) 647-5800.
What is RASHMI HOTTIGOUDAR, MD's NPI number?
RASHMI HOTTIGOUDAR, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1093978751, issued on 07/02/2008.
Does RASHMI HOTTIGOUDAR, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RASHMI HOTTIGOUDAR, MD's prescribing is 19% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $533K in brand drug costs.
Does RASHMI HOTTIGOUDAR, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, RASHMI HOTTIGOUDAR, MD had 73 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.0%.
How many Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,570 Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician provider writes 1,596 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RASHMI HOTTIGOUDAR, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RASHMI HOTTIGOUDAR, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Sotalol, Eliquis, Amiodarone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RASHMI HOTTIGOUDAR, MD accept Medicare?
RASHMI HOTTIGOUDAR, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,728 Part D claims and 626 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RASHMI HOTTIGOUDAR, MD's credentials?
RASHMI HOTTIGOUDAR, MD's NPI is 1093978751 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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