2026 NPPES data Transplant Hepatology Physician NPI 1487186458 MD
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SAVITHA NAGARAJ, MD

Transplant Hepatology Physician in MATTHEWS, North Carolina. 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
167
Medicare Part D claims · 68 beneficiaries · Transplant Hepatology Physician avg: 536
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
95.3578/100
▲ 12 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

SAVITHA NAGARAJ, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 95.3578/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 167 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

95.3578/100
MIPS score · +12 vs avg
167
Part D claims, 2023
86%
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.

SAVITHA NAGARAJ, MD'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 21% higher than 79% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

SAVITHA NAGARAJ, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 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 SAVITHA NAGARAJ, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/29/2017

NPI 1487186458

Primary specialty

Transplant Hepatology Physician

Rare

131 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

167 69% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 536

MIPS final score

95.3578/100 12.257800000000003% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Transplant Hepatology Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Transplant Hepatology Physician share within North Carolina

1. Transplant Hepatology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Transplant Hepatology Physician share within North Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SAVITHA NAGARAJ, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Transplant Hepatology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
95.3578/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Transplant Hepatology Physician) — 95.3578/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%95.4%
MIPS final score (Transplant Hepatology Physician) — 95.3578/100 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.

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).

SAVITHA NAGARAJ, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Transplant Hepatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1000 HEALING WAY, MATTHEWS, NC, 28104, with a listed phone of (980) 993-2240. NPI 1487186458 was issued on 03/29/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what NAGARAJ 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 167 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 68 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $33K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% 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 95.3578/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 84.2235), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Transplant Hepatology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 131 enrolled providers across 36 states and an average of 536 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

1000 HEALING WAY
MATTHEWS, NC 28104

Provider Details

NPI 1487186458
Specialty Transplant Hepatology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/29/2017

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

95.3578
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
84.2235
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SAVITHA NAGARAJ, 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.

EMORY SPECIALTY ASSOCIATES, LLC
ATLANTA, GA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

SAVITHA NAGARAJ, MD — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 167 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.

167
Total Claims
$33K
Total Drug Cost
68
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
301
Total Day Supply
7,683
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$27K
Generic Drug Cost
$6K
Antibiotic Claims
35

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.98
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Carvedilol
12

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

Transplant Hepatology Physician Overview

How SAVITHA NAGARAJ, MD fits within the Transplant Hepatology Physician landscape nationally.

131
Transplant Hepatology Physician Providers in US
36
States with Transplant Hepatology Physician
536
Avg Claims per Provider

SAVITHA NAGARAJ, MD's 167 claims are below the specialty average of 536.

Nearby Transplant Hepatology Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as NAGARAJ.

Compare Transplant Hepatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SAVITHA NAGARAJ, MD's specialty?
SAVITHA NAGARAJ, MD specializes in Transplant Hepatology Physician and practices in MATTHEWS, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does SAVITHA NAGARAJ, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SAVITHA NAGARAJ, MD wrote 167 Medicare Part D claims totaling $33K in drug costs for 68 beneficiaries.
What is SAVITHA NAGARAJ, MD's Medicare quality score?
SAVITHA NAGARAJ, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 95.3578/100 (Quality: 84.2235). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SAVITHA NAGARAJ, MD located?
SAVITHA NAGARAJ, MD is located at 1000 HEALING WAY, MATTHEWS, NC, 28104. Phone: (980) 993-2240.
What is SAVITHA NAGARAJ, MD's NPI number?
SAVITHA NAGARAJ, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487186458, issued on 03/29/2017.
Does SAVITHA NAGARAJ, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SAVITHA NAGARAJ, MD's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $27K in brand drug costs.
How many Transplant Hepatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 131 Transplant Hepatology Physician providers across 36 states in the US. The average Transplant Hepatology Physician provider writes 536 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SAVITHA NAGARAJ, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SAVITHA NAGARAJ, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Carvedilol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SAVITHA NAGARAJ, MD accept Medicare?
SAVITHA NAGARAJ, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 167 Part D claims and 68 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SAVITHA NAGARAJ, MD's credentials?
SAVITHA NAGARAJ, MD's NPI is 1487186458 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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