2026 NPPES data Hospitalist Physician NPI 1679563241 MD
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RITU JOSHI, MD

Hospitalist Physician in LAS VEGAS, Nevada. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 135 beneficiaries · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: RITU JOSHI, MD is a Hospitalist Physician ([object Object]) practicing in LAS VEGAS, Nevada with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 135 beneficiaries — 16% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: RITU JOSHI, MD filed 2,308 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across LAS VEGAS, Nevada. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

RITU JOSHI, 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).

RITU JOSHI, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/25/2005

NPI 1679563241

Primary specialty

Hospitalist Physician

Mid-sized

16,825 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,308 160% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 888

Specialty distribution in Nevada

How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among Nevada providers

Nevada providers

Hospitalist Physician share within Nevada

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

RITU JOSHI, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider practicing in LAS VEGAS, Nevada, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1679563241. 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 JOSHI, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospitalist Physician provider holding MD credentials at 6867 W CHARLESTON BLVD STE B, LAS VEGAS, NV, 89117, with a listed phone of (702) 921-6823. NPI 1679563241 was issued on 10/25/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what JOSHI 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 2,308 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 135 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $121K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% 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.

Hospitalist Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,825 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 888 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

6867 W CHARLESTON BLVD STE B
LAS VEGAS, NV 89117

Provider Details

NPI 1679563241
Specialty Hospitalist Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/25/2005

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

RITU JOSHI, MD — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 2,308 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.

2,308
Total Claims
$121K
Total Drug Cost
135
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,338
Total Day Supply
43,708
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$89K
Generic Drug Cost
$31K
Antibiotic Claims
34

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.17
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male
Age Distribution
<65: 14, 65-74: 44, 75-84: 42, 85+: 35

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
180
Eliquis
Apixaban
160
Pantoprazole Sodium
89
Amlodipine Besylate
76
Metoprolol Tartrate
75
Famotidine
62
Gabapentin
62
Metformin Hcl
60
Trazodone Hcl
55
Tamsulosin Hcl
54

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

Hospitalist Physician Overview

How RITU JOSHI, MD fits within the Hospitalist Physician landscape nationally.

16,825
Hospitalist Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hospitalist Physician
888
Avg Claims per Provider

RITU JOSHI, MD's 2,308 claims are above the specialty average of 888.

Nearby Hospitalist Physician Providers in Nevada

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RITU JOSHI, MD's specialty?
RITU JOSHI, MD specializes in Hospitalist Physician and practices in LAS VEGAS, Nevada. Credentials: MD.
How much does RITU JOSHI, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RITU JOSHI, MD wrote 2,308 Medicare Part D claims totaling $121K in drug costs for 135 beneficiaries.
Where is RITU JOSHI, MD located?
RITU JOSHI, MD is located at 6867 W CHARLESTON BLVD STE B, LAS VEGAS, NV, 89117. Phone: (702) 921-6823.
What is RITU JOSHI, MD's NPI number?
RITU JOSHI, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679563241, issued on 10/25/2005.
Does RITU JOSHI, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RITU JOSHI, MD's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $89K in brand drug costs.
How many Hospitalist Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,825 Hospitalist Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hospitalist Physician provider writes 888 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RITU JOSHI, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RITU JOSHI, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Eliquis, Pantoprazole Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RITU JOSHI, MD accept Medicare?
RITU JOSHI, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,308 Part D claims and 135 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RITU JOSHI, MD's credentials?
RITU JOSHI, MD's NPI is 1679563241 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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