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2026 NPPES data Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1457341463 M.D.
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Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in Huntsville, Alabama.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 4,161 in Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) 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
10K
Medicare Part D claims · 412 beneficiaries · Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 4K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
94.6/100
▲ 12 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$126.74
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
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
Rupen Joshi, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 94.6/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 9,589 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 94.6/100
- MIPS score · +12 vs avg
- 10K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 85%
- generic prescribing
- 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.
Rupen Joshi, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
95 Top 25% higher than 75% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Rupen Joshi, M.D. sits
This provider among geriatric medicine (internal medicine) physician peers
Across the 724 geriatric medicine (internal medicine) physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Rupen Joshi, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 84% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 81% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one geriatric medicine (internal medicine) physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Rupen Joshi, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Rupen Joshi, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting - 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 Rupen Joshi, M.D.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
9,589 115% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
94.6/100 11.5 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Alabama
How Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Rupen Joshi, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 94.6/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) - 94.6/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Rupen Joshi, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 333 WHITESPORT DR SW STE 305, Huntsville, AL, 35801, with a listed phone of (256) 880-1222. NPI 1457341463 was issued on 10/21/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 9,589 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 412 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.2 million in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.8%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 94.6/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 89.3), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 4,161 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 4,450 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 | 1457341463 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 10/21/2005 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
94.6352
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
89.2705
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
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 Rupen Joshi, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$127
Largest payer
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, 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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Rupen Joshi, M.D. - brand share 14.0%
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician average
14% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 9,589 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.
9,589
Total Claims
$1.2M
Total Drug Cost
412
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 21,148
- Total Day Supply
- 616,162
- Brand vs Generic
- 14% brand / 85% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $967K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $184K
- Opioid Claims
- 268 (2.8% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 387
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.38
- Gender Split
- 53% female / 47% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 38, 65-74: 160, 75-84: 154, 85+: 60
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Rupen Joshi, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
475 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
363 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
323 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
300 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
240 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
238 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
222 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
205 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 475 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 363 |
| Losartan Potassium | 323 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 300 |
| Omeprazole | 240 |
| Gabapentin | 238 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 222 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 205 |
| Lisinopril | 182 |
| Metformin Hcl | 180 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview
How Rupen Joshi, M.D. fits within the Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.
4,161
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
4,450
Avg Claims per Provider
Rupen Joshi, M.D.'s 9,589 claims are above the specialty average of 4,450.
Nearby Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Alabama
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alabama, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Joshi.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rupen Joshi, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Rupen Joshi, M.D. specializes in Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in Huntsville, Alabama. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Rupen Joshi, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Rupen Joshi, M.D. wrote 9,589 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.2M in drug costs for 412 beneficiaries.
What is Rupen Joshi, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Rupen Joshi, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.6/100 (Quality: 89.3). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Rupen Joshi, M.D. located? ▼
Rupen Joshi, M.D. is located at 333 WHITESPORT DR SW STE 305, Huntsville, AL, 35801. Phone: (256) 880-1222.
What is Rupen Joshi, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Rupen Joshi, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457341463, issued on 10/21/2005.
Does Rupen Joshi, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Rupen Joshi, M.D.'s prescribing is 14% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $967K in brand drug costs.
Does Rupen Joshi, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Rupen Joshi, M.D. had 268 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.8%.
How many Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 4,161 Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 4,450 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Rupen Joshi, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Rupen Joshi, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Rupen Joshi, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Rupen Joshi, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 9,589 Part D claims and 412 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Rupen Joshi, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Rupen Joshi, M.D.'s NPI is 1457341463 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
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.
- 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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