2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1790891208 MD
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SUSAN BHUSHAN, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in HIXSON, Tennessee. 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
12K
Medicare Part D claims · 558 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
87.735/100
▲ 5 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$194.66
10 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

SUSAN BHUSHAN, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 87.735/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 11,521 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

87.735/100
MIPS score · +5 vs avg
12K
Part D claims, 2023
89%
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.

SUSAN BHUSHAN, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

88 Top 46% higher than 54% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. 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)

SUSAN BHUSHAN, 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 SUSAN BHUSHAN, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/21/2006

NPI 1790891208

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

11,521 324% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

MIPS final score

87.735/100 4.635000000000005% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Tennessee

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
87.735/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 87.735/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%87.7%
MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 87.735/100 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).

SUSAN BHUSHAN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 4980 ALPHA LN, HIXSON, TN, 37343, with a listed phone of (423) 870-2450. NPI 1790891208 was issued on 08/21/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BHUSHAN 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 11,521 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 558 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $949K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.8%. 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 87.735/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 85.67), 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

4980 ALPHA LN
HIXSON, TN 37343

Provider Details

NPI 1790891208
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/21/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

87.735
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
85.67
Quality
83
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SUSAN BHUSHAN, 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.

GALEN MEDICAL GROUP, PC
HIXSON, TN

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

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 SUSAN BHUSHAN, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$195

Largest payer

Abbott Laboratories

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

SUSAN BHUSHAN, MD — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 11,521 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.

11,521
Total Claims
$949K
Total Drug Cost
558
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
25,018
Total Day Supply
731,841
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$759K
Generic Drug Cost
$186K
Opioid Claims
550 (4.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
129

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.15
Gender Split
73% female / 27% male
Age Distribution
<65: 26, 65-74: 244, 75-84: 216, 85+: 72

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SUSAN BHUSHAN, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Levothyroxine Sodium
577
Amlodipine Besylate
464
Atorvastatin Calcium
449
Rosuvastatin Calcium
340
Gabapentin
321
Omeprazole
317
Tramadol Hcl
249
Hydrochlorothiazide
220
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
209
Losartan Potassium
206

* 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 SUSAN BHUSHAN, 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

SUSAN BHUSHAN, MD's 11,521 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Tennessee

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SUSAN BHUSHAN, MD's specialty?
SUSAN BHUSHAN, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in HIXSON, Tennessee. Credentials: MD.
How much does SUSAN BHUSHAN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SUSAN BHUSHAN, MD wrote 11,521 Medicare Part D claims totaling $949K in drug costs for 558 beneficiaries.
What is SUSAN BHUSHAN, MD's Medicare quality score?
SUSAN BHUSHAN, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 87.735/100 (Quality: 85.67). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SUSAN BHUSHAN, MD located?
SUSAN BHUSHAN, MD is located at 4980 ALPHA LN, HIXSON, TN, 37343. Phone: (423) 870-2450.
What is SUSAN BHUSHAN, MD's NPI number?
SUSAN BHUSHAN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790891208, issued on 08/21/2006.
Does SUSAN BHUSHAN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SUSAN BHUSHAN, MD's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $759K in brand drug costs.
Does SUSAN BHUSHAN, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, SUSAN BHUSHAN, MD had 550 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.8%.
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 SUSAN BHUSHAN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SUSAN BHUSHAN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Amlodipine Besylate, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SUSAN BHUSHAN, MD accept Medicare?
SUSAN BHUSHAN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 11,521 Part D claims and 558 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SUSAN BHUSHAN, MD's credentials?
SUSAN BHUSHAN, MD's NPI is 1790891208 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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