2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1891958021 MD
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SWAPNA NARAYANA RAO GARI, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in VALDOSTA, Georgia. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 192 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
MIPS score
90.4844/100
▲ 7 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$519.03
24 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

SWAPNA NARAYANA RAO GARI, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 90.4844/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,083 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

90.4844/100
MIPS score · +7 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
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.

SWAPNA NARAYANA RAO GARI, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

90 Top 40% higher than 60% 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)

SWAPNA NARAYANA RAO GARI, 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 SWAPNA NARAYANA RAO GARI, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/08/2008

NPI 1891958021

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,083 60% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

MIPS final score

90.4844/100 7.384399999999999% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Georgia

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SWAPNA NARAYANA RAO GARI, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Internal Medicine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
90.4844/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 90.4844/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%90.5%
MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 90.4844/100 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).

SWAPNA NARAYANA RAO GARI, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2501 N PATTERSON ST, VALDOSTA, GA, 31602, with a listed phone of (292) 594-6112. NPI 1891958021 was issued on 07/08/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what NARAYANA RAO GARI 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 1,083 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 192 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2.4 million in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.9%. 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 90.4844/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 74.5039), 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

2501 N PATTERSON ST
VALDOSTA, GA 31602

Provider Details

NPI 1891958021
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/08/2008

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

90.4844
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
74.5039
Quality
95.748
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SWAPNA NARAYANA RAO GARI, 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.

SOUTH GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER INC
VALDOSTA, 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).

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 SWAPNA NARAYANA RAO GARI, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$519

Largest payer

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,083
Total Claims
$2.4M
Total Drug Cost
192
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,444
Total Day Supply
37,819
Generic Drug Cost
$76K
Opioid Claims
64 (5.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
33

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.29
Gender Split
71% female / 29% male
Age Distribution
<65: 28, 65-74: 97, 75-84: 52, 85+: 15

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SWAPNA NARAYANA RAO GARI, 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
Anastrozole
118
Eliquis
Apixaban
64
Tamoxifen Citrate
59
Dexamethasone
50
Acyclovir
44
Prochlorperazine Maleate
44
Revlimid
Lenalidomide
42
Ondansetron Hcl
31
Raloxifene Hcl
28
Verzenio
Abemaciclib
24

* 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 SWAPNA NARAYANA RAO GARI, 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

SWAPNA NARAYANA RAO GARI, MD's 1,083 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Georgia

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Georgia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as NARAYANA RAO GARI.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SWAPNA NARAYANA RAO GARI, MD's specialty?
SWAPNA NARAYANA RAO GARI, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in VALDOSTA, Georgia. Credentials: MD.
How much does SWAPNA NARAYANA RAO GARI, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SWAPNA NARAYANA RAO GARI, MD wrote 1,083 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.4M in drug costs for 192 beneficiaries.
What is SWAPNA NARAYANA RAO GARI, MD's Medicare quality score?
SWAPNA NARAYANA RAO GARI, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 90.4844/100 (Quality: 74.5039). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SWAPNA NARAYANA RAO GARI, MD located?
SWAPNA NARAYANA RAO GARI, MD is located at 2501 N PATTERSON ST, VALDOSTA, GA, 31602. Phone: (292) 594-6112.
What is SWAPNA NARAYANA RAO GARI, MD's NPI number?
SWAPNA NARAYANA RAO GARI, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891958021, issued on 07/08/2008.
Does SWAPNA NARAYANA RAO GARI, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, SWAPNA NARAYANA RAO GARI, MD had 64 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.9%.
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 SWAPNA NARAYANA RAO GARI, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SWAPNA NARAYANA RAO GARI, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Anastrozole, Eliquis, Tamoxifen Citrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SWAPNA NARAYANA RAO GARI, MD accept Medicare?
SWAPNA NARAYANA RAO GARI, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,083 Part D claims and 192 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SWAPNA NARAYANA RAO GARI, MD's credentials?
SWAPNA NARAYANA RAO GARI, MD's NPI is 1891958021 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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