2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1558776427 M.D.
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THARINI GUNAPALAN, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician in SUFFOLK, Virginia. 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
101
Medicare Part D claims · 37 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
42%
generic claims · 58% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$70.81
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

THARINI GUNAPALAN, M.D. filed 101 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in SUFFOLK, Virginia, prescribing 42% generic.

101
Part D claims, 2023
42%
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.

THARINI GUNAPALAN, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

101 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

THARINI GUNAPALAN, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 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 THARINI GUNAPALAN, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/30/2014

NPI 1558776427

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

101 96% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Virginia

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Internal Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Internal Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

THARINI GUNAPALAN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1540 BREEZEPORT WAY STE 100, SUFFOLK, VA, 23435, with a listed phone of (757) 963-1488. NPI 1558776427 was issued on 06/30/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GUNAPALAN 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 101 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 37 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $43K in drug spend, split 58% brand-name and 42% 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.

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

1540 BREEZEPORT WAY STE 100
SUFFOLK, VA 23435

Provider Details

NPI 1558776427
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/30/2014

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where THARINI GUNAPALAN, M.D. 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.

TIDEWATER PHYSICIANS MULTISPECIALTY GROUP PC
VA BEACH, VA

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 THARINI GUNAPALAN, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$71

Largest payer

Dexcom, 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 · Brand-heavy

THARINI GUNAPALAN, M.D. — brand share 58.0%
Specialty average (est.)

58% brand-name claims vs 42% generic, on 101 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.

101
Total Claims
$43K
Total Drug Cost
37
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
181
Total Day Supply
5,306
Brand vs Generic
58% brand / 42% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$41K
Generic Drug Cost
$789

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.99
Gender Split
51% female / 49% 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
Trulicity
Dulaglutide
21
Metformin Hcl
12
Lantus Solostar
"Insulin Glargine
N/A

* 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 THARINI GUNAPALAN, M.D. 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

THARINI GUNAPALAN, M.D.'s 101 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Virginia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is THARINI GUNAPALAN, M.D.'s specialty?
THARINI GUNAPALAN, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in SUFFOLK, Virginia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does THARINI GUNAPALAN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, THARINI GUNAPALAN, M.D. wrote 101 Medicare Part D claims totaling $43K in drug costs for 37 beneficiaries.
Where is THARINI GUNAPALAN, M.D. located?
THARINI GUNAPALAN, M.D. is located at 1540 BREEZEPORT WAY STE 100, SUFFOLK, VA, 23435. Phone: (757) 963-1488.
What is THARINI GUNAPALAN, M.D.'s NPI number?
THARINI GUNAPALAN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558776427, issued on 06/30/2014.
Does THARINI GUNAPALAN, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
THARINI GUNAPALAN, M.D.'s prescribing is 58% brand-name and 42% generic drugs by claim count, with $41K in brand drug costs.
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 THARINI GUNAPALAN, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, THARINI GUNAPALAN, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Trulicity, Metformin Hcl, Lantus Solostar. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does THARINI GUNAPALAN, M.D. accept Medicare?
THARINI GUNAPALAN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 101 Part D claims and 37 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify THARINI GUNAPALAN, M.D.'s credentials?
THARINI GUNAPALAN, M.D.'s NPI is 1558776427 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

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.
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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