2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1043486632 MD
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RITU BAGLA, MD

Specialist in BURLINGTON, Massachusetts. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 313 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
91.4157/100
▲ 8 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$99.77
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: RITU BAGLA, MD is a Specialist ([object Object]) practicing in BURLINGTON, Massachusetts with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 313 beneficiaries — 9% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.4157/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $99.77 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: RITU BAGLA, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 91.4157 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 3,085 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

RITU BAGLA, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/02/2008

NPI 1043486632

Primary specialty

Specialist

High-volume

69,658 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,085 109% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,474

MIPS final score

91.4157/100 8.315700000000007% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Specialist compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Specialist share within Massachusetts

1. Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Specialist share within Massachusetts

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

RITU BAGLA, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Specialist national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
91.4157/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Specialist) — 91.4157/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Specialist) — 91.4157/100 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.

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RITU BAGLA, MD is a Specialist provider practicing in BURLINGTON, Massachusetts, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1043486632. 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.

RITU BAGLA, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding MD credentials at 41 MALL RD, BURLINGTON, MA, 01805, with a listed phone of (781) 744-8630. NPI 1043486632 was issued on 05/02/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BAGLA 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 3,085 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 313 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $624K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% 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 91.4157/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 76.877), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,658 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 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

41 MALL RD
BURLINGTON, MA 01805

Provider Details

NPI 1043486632
Specialty Specialist
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/02/2008

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

91.4157
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
76.877
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RITU BAGLA, 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.

LAHEY CLINIC INC
BURLINGTON, MA

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 RITU BAGLA, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$100

Largest payer

SK Life Science, 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 — Massachusetts BORIM 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 ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to RITU BAGLA, MD. To verify RITU BAGLA, MD's current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases

BORIM 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 Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

RITU BAGLA, MD — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 3,085 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.

3,085
Total Claims
$624K
Total Drug Cost
313
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,077
Total Day Supply
148,264
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$364K
Generic Drug Cost
$253K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.36
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male
Age Distribution
<65: 97, 65-74: 113, 75-84: 81, 85+: 22

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Lamotrigine
504
Levetiracetam
429
Lacosamide
258
Topiramate
200
Divalproex Sodium
166
Phenobarbital
156
Clobazam
97
Gabapentin
82
Carbamazepine
75
Phenytoin Sodium Extended
73

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

Specialist Overview

How RITU BAGLA, MD fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.

69,658
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider

RITU BAGLA, MD's 3,085 claims are above the specialty average of 1,474.

Nearby Specialist Providers in Massachusetts

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

Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RITU BAGLA, MD's specialty?
RITU BAGLA, MD specializes in Specialist and practices in BURLINGTON, Massachusetts. Credentials: MD.
How much does RITU BAGLA, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RITU BAGLA, MD wrote 3,085 Medicare Part D claims totaling $624K in drug costs for 313 beneficiaries.
What is RITU BAGLA, MD's Medicare quality score?
RITU BAGLA, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.4157/100 (Quality: 76.877). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is RITU BAGLA, MD located?
RITU BAGLA, MD is located at 41 MALL RD, BURLINGTON, MA, 01805. Phone: (781) 744-8630.
What is RITU BAGLA, MD's NPI number?
RITU BAGLA, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043486632, issued on 05/02/2008.
Does RITU BAGLA, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RITU BAGLA, MD's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $364K in brand drug costs.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 69,658 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RITU BAGLA, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RITU BAGLA, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Lamotrigine, Levetiracetam, Lacosamide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RITU BAGLA, MD accept Medicare?
RITU BAGLA, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,085 Part D claims and 313 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RITU BAGLA, MD's credentials?
RITU BAGLA, MD's NPI is 1043486632 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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