2026 NPPES data Nuclear Cardiology Physician NPI 1689651770 M.D.
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RAVINDRA EDUPUGANTI, M.D.

Nuclear Cardiology Physician in MARIETTA, Georgia. 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 · 522 beneficiaries · Nuclear Cardiology Physician avg: 4K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
92.9348/100
▲ 10 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.1K
47 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: RAVINDRA EDUPUGANTI, M.D. is a Nuclear Cardiology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in MARIETTA, Georgia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 4K claims across 522 beneficiaries — 13% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 92.9348/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $1.1K across 47 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: RAVINDRA EDUPUGANTI, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 92.9348 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 4,408 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

RAVINDRA EDUPUGANTI, 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).

RAVINDRA EDUPUGANTI, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/29/2005

NPI 1689651770

Primary specialty

Nuclear Cardiology Physician

Rare

374 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,408 10% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 4,019

MIPS final score

92.9348/100 9.834800000000001% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Nuclear Cardiology Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Nuclear Cardiology Physician share within Georgia

1. Nuclear Cardiology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nuclear Cardiology Physician share within Georgia

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

RAVINDRA EDUPUGANTI, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nuclear Cardiology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
92.9348/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Nuclear Cardiology Physician) — 92.9348/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%92.9%
MIPS final score (Nuclear Cardiology Physician) — 92.9348/100 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).

RAVINDRA EDUPUGANTI, M.D. is a Nuclear Cardiology Physician provider practicing in MARIETTA, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1689651770. 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.

RAVINDRA EDUPUGANTI, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nuclear Cardiology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 55 WHITCHER ST NE, MARIETTA, GA, 30060, with a listed phone of (770) 424-6893. NPI 1689651770 was issued on 12/29/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what EDUPUGANTI 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 4,408 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 522 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $720K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% 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 92.9348/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 80.3814), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Nuclear Cardiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 374 enrolled providers across 37 states and an average of 4,019 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

55 WHITCHER ST NE
MARIETTA, GA 30060

Provider Details

NPI 1689651770
Specialty Nuclear Cardiology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/29/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

92.9348
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
80.3814
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RAVINDRA EDUPUGANTI, 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.

WELLSTAR MEDICAL GROUP LLC
HIRAM, GA

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 RAVINDRA EDUPUGANTI, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.1K

Largest payer

Novartis Pharmaceuticals 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

RAVINDRA EDUPUGANTI, M.D. — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 4,408 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.

4,408
Total Claims
$720K
Total Drug Cost
522
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
11,086
Total Day Supply
330,846
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$642K
Generic Drug Cost
$78K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.98
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male
Age Distribution
<65: 63, 65-74: 223, 75-84: 186, 85+: 50

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Metoprolol Succinate
401
Atorvastatin Calcium
365
Amlodipine Besylate
346
Furosemide
289
Eliquis
Apixaban
265
Rosuvastatin Calcium
203
Carvedilol
182
Losartan Potassium
169
Pravastatin Sodium
169
Potassium Chloride
162

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

Nuclear Cardiology Physician Overview

How RAVINDRA EDUPUGANTI, M.D. fits within the Nuclear Cardiology Physician landscape nationally.

374
Nuclear Cardiology Physician Providers in US
37
States with Nuclear Cardiology Physician
4,019
Avg Claims per Provider

RAVINDRA EDUPUGANTI, M.D.'s 4,408 claims are above the specialty average of 4,019.

Nearby Nuclear Cardiology Physician Providers in Georgia

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

Compare Nuclear Cardiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RAVINDRA EDUPUGANTI, M.D.'s specialty?
RAVINDRA EDUPUGANTI, M.D. specializes in Nuclear Cardiology Physician and practices in MARIETTA, Georgia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does RAVINDRA EDUPUGANTI, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RAVINDRA EDUPUGANTI, M.D. wrote 4,408 Medicare Part D claims totaling $720K in drug costs for 522 beneficiaries.
What is RAVINDRA EDUPUGANTI, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
RAVINDRA EDUPUGANTI, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 92.9348/100 (Quality: 80.3814). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is RAVINDRA EDUPUGANTI, M.D. located?
RAVINDRA EDUPUGANTI, M.D. is located at 55 WHITCHER ST NE, MARIETTA, GA, 30060. Phone: (770) 424-6893.
What is RAVINDRA EDUPUGANTI, M.D.'s NPI number?
RAVINDRA EDUPUGANTI, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689651770, issued on 12/29/2005.
Does RAVINDRA EDUPUGANTI, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RAVINDRA EDUPUGANTI, M.D.'s prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $642K in brand drug costs.
How many Nuclear Cardiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 374 Nuclear Cardiology Physician providers across 37 states in the US. The average Nuclear Cardiology Physician provider writes 4,019 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RAVINDRA EDUPUGANTI, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RAVINDRA EDUPUGANTI, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RAVINDRA EDUPUGANTI, M.D. accept Medicare?
RAVINDRA EDUPUGANTI, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,408 Part D claims and 522 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RAVINDRA EDUPUGANTI, M.D.'s credentials?
RAVINDRA EDUPUGANTI, M.D.'s NPI is 1689651770 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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