2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1275776098 M.D.
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RICK VAGHASIYA, M.D.

Nephrology Physician in SOMERSET, New Jersey. 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
406
Medicare Part D claims · 64 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Industry payments
$362.5
17 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

RICK VAGHASIYA, M.D. filed 406 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nephrology Physician in SOMERSET, New Jersey.

406
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.

RICK VAGHASIYA, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

406 Top 38% higher than 62% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. 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 certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

RICK VAGHASIYA, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 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 RICK VAGHASIYA, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/09/2009

NPI 1275776098

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

406 72% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Nephrology Physician share within New Jersey

1. Nephrology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nephrology Physician share within New Jersey

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Nephrology 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).

RICK VAGHASIYA, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 23 CLYDE RD STE 101, SOMERSET, NJ, 08873, with a listed phone of (732) 873-9500. NPI 1275776098 was issued on 04/09/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what VAGHASIYA 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 406 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 64 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $86K in drug spend. 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.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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

23 CLYDE RD STE 101
SOMERSET, NJ 08873

Provider Details

NPI 1275776098
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/09/2009

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RICK VAGHASIYA, 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.

KIDNEY HYPERTENSION CENTER OF CENTRAL JERSEY PC
SOMERVILLE, NJ

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 RICK VAGHASIYA, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$362

Largest payer

Mozarc Medical US LLC

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

406
Total Claims
$86K
Total Drug Cost
64
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
821
Total Day Supply
24,141
Generic Drug Cost
$40K
Antibiotic Claims
11

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.91
Gender Split
44% female / 56% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What RICK VAGHASIYA, 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
Hydralazine Hcl
44
Calcitriol
35
Amlodipine Besylate
27
Veltassa
Patiromer Calcium Sorbitex
23
Allopurinol
15
Furosemide
14
Lanthanum Carbonate
14
Potassium Chloride
14
Clonidine Hcl
13
Calcium Acetate
12

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

Nephrology Physician Overview

How RICK VAGHASIYA, M.D. fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider

RICK VAGHASIYA, M.D.'s 406 claims are below the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in New Jersey

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as VAGHASIYA.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RICK VAGHASIYA, M.D.'s specialty?
RICK VAGHASIYA, M.D. specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in SOMERSET, New Jersey. Credentials: M.D..
How much does RICK VAGHASIYA, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RICK VAGHASIYA, M.D. wrote 406 Medicare Part D claims totaling $86K in drug costs for 64 beneficiaries.
Where is RICK VAGHASIYA, M.D. located?
RICK VAGHASIYA, M.D. is located at 23 CLYDE RD STE 101, SOMERSET, NJ, 08873. Phone: (732) 873-9500.
What is RICK VAGHASIYA, M.D.'s NPI number?
RICK VAGHASIYA, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275776098, issued on 04/09/2009.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RICK VAGHASIYA, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RICK VAGHASIYA, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydralazine Hcl, Calcitriol, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RICK VAGHASIYA, M.D. accept Medicare?
RICK VAGHASIYA, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 406 Part D claims and 64 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RICK VAGHASIYA, M.D.'s credentials?
RICK VAGHASIYA, M.D.'s NPI is 1275776098 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.
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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