2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1366516833 MD
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SRINIVAS PULAGAM, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in GRAND FORKS, North Dakota. 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
693
Medicare Part D claims · 231 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
76.6692/100
▼ 6 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: SRINIVAS PULAGAM, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in GRAND FORKS, North Dakota with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 693 claims across 231 beneficiaries — 14% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 76.6692/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: SRINIVAS PULAGAM, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 76.6692 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 693 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

SRINIVAS PULAGAM, 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).

SRINIVAS PULAGAM, MD at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/17/2006

NPI 1366516833

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

693 74% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

MIPS final score

76.6692/100 6.430799999999991% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Dakota

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among North Dakota providers

North Dakota providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within North Dakota

1. Internal Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Internal Medicine Physician share within North Dakota

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SRINIVAS PULAGAM, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Internal Medicine Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
76.6692/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 76.6692/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 76.6692/100 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).

SRINIVAS PULAGAM, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider practicing in GRAND FORKS, North Dakota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1366516833. 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.

SRINIVAS PULAGAM, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1000 S COLUMBIA RD, GRAND FORKS, ND, 58201, with a listed phone of (701) 780-6000. NPI 1366516833 was issued on 11/17/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PULAGAM 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 693 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 231 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $51K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.2%. 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 76.6692/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 58.2167, Cost 56.9092), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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 S COLUMBIA RD
GRAND FORKS, ND 58201

Provider Details

NPI 1366516833
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/17/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

76.6692
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
58.2167
Quality
56.9092
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SRINIVAS PULAGAM, 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.

ENLOE MEDICAL CENTER
CHICO, CA

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

SRINIVAS PULAGAM, MD — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 693 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.

693
Total Claims
$51K
Total Drug Cost
231
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
717
Total Day Supply
13,824
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$37K
Generic Drug Cost
$14K
Opioid Claims
22 (3.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
185

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.58
Gender Split
52% female / 48% male
Age Distribution
<65: 25, 65-74: 84, 75-84: 79, 85+: 43

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Cefpodoxime Proxetil
63
Furosemide
31
Prednisone
30
Doxycycline Hyclate
28
Potassium Chloride
28
Amlodipine Besylate
26
Atorvastatin Calcium
26
Eliquis
Apixaban
23
Metoprolol Succinate
23
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
19

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How SRINIVAS PULAGAM, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

SRINIVAS PULAGAM, MD's 693 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in North Dakota

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

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SRINIVAS PULAGAM, MD's specialty?
SRINIVAS PULAGAM, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in GRAND FORKS, North Dakota. Credentials: MD.
How much does SRINIVAS PULAGAM, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SRINIVAS PULAGAM, MD wrote 693 Medicare Part D claims totaling $51K in drug costs for 231 beneficiaries.
What is SRINIVAS PULAGAM, MD's Medicare quality score?
SRINIVAS PULAGAM, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 76.6692/100 (Quality: 58.2167, Cost: 56.9092). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SRINIVAS PULAGAM, MD located?
SRINIVAS PULAGAM, MD is located at 1000 S COLUMBIA RD, GRAND FORKS, ND, 58201. Phone: (701) 780-6000.
What is SRINIVAS PULAGAM, MD's NPI number?
SRINIVAS PULAGAM, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1366516833, issued on 11/17/2006.
Does SRINIVAS PULAGAM, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SRINIVAS PULAGAM, MD's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $37K in brand drug costs.
Does SRINIVAS PULAGAM, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, SRINIVAS PULAGAM, MD had 22 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.2%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SRINIVAS PULAGAM, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SRINIVAS PULAGAM, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Cefpodoxime Proxetil, Furosemide, Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SRINIVAS PULAGAM, MD accept Medicare?
SRINIVAS PULAGAM, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 693 Part D claims and 231 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SRINIVAS PULAGAM, MD's credentials?
SRINIVAS PULAGAM, MD's NPI is 1366516833 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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