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2026 NPPES data Hospitalist Physician NPI 1679563241 MD
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Hospitalist Physician in Las Vegas, Nevada.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 16,825 in Hospitalist Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 135 beneficiaries · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Ritu Joshi, MD filed 2,308 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Hospitalist Physician in Las Vegas, Nevada, prescribing 82% generic.
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 82%
- generic prescribing
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.
Ritu Joshi, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
2,308 Top 14% higher than 86% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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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).
What does the federal data show about Ritu Joshi, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Hospitalist Physician
Medicare Part D claims
2,308 160% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Nevada
How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among Nevada providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Hospitalist Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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 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.
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 82% generic by claim count.
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
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%
Hospitalist Physician average
16% brand-name claims vs 82% 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 / 82% 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.
What Ritu Joshi, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
180 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
160 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
89 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
76 claims
- Metoprolol Tartrate
Metoprolol Tartrate
75 claims
- Famotidine 62
Famotidine
62 claims
- Gabapentin 62
Gabapentin
62 claims
- Metformin Hcl 60
Metformin Hcl
60 claims
| 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.
Dr. Heya Abid
MD
Las Vegas, NV
Dr. Shamoona Ahmed
M.D.
Las Vegas, NV
Dr. Tabreez Ali
D.O.
Henderson, NV
Dr. Julian Almeyda-Perez
MD
Las Vegas, NV
Dr. Jeffrey Andal
MD, MPH
Reno, NV
Compare Hospitalist Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Nevada medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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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 82% 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
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