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2026 NPPES data Rheumatology Physician NPI 1992145304 MD
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Rheumatology Physician in Olive Branch, Mississippi.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 6,181 in Rheumatology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 206 beneficiaries · Rheumatology Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Tina Puthalon Kunnath, MD filed 1,347 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Rheumatology Physician in Olive Branch, Mississippi, prescribing 86% generic.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 86%
- generic prescribing
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.
Tina Puthalon Kunnath, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,347 Top 21% higher than 79% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Tina Puthalon Kunnath, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Tina Puthalon Kunnath, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Rheumatology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,347 34% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Mississippi
How Rheumatology Physician compares to other specialties among Mississippi providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Rheumatology Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Tina Puthalon Kunnath, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Rheumatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 8274 HACKS CROSS RD STE 102, Olive Branch, MS, 38654, with a listed phone of (901) 370-7406. NPI 1992145304 was issued on 06/29/2013.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,347 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 206 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $679K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.1%.
Rheumatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,181 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 2,054 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1992145304 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Rheumatology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 06/29/2013 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Tina Puthalon Kunnath, MD - brand share 11.0%
Rheumatology Physician average
11% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 1,347 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.
1,347
Total Claims
$679K
Total Drug Cost
206
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 3,358
- Total Day Supply
- 99,329
- Brand vs Generic
- 11% brand / 86% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $627K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $52K
- Opioid Claims
- 28 (2.1% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 67.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.43
- Gender Split
- 82% female / 18% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 53, 65-74: 105, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Tina Puthalon Kunnath, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Hydroxychloroquine…
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate
306 claims
- Methotrexate
Methotrexate
231 claims
- Prednisone
Prednisone
196 claims
- Methotrexate Sodium 65
Methotrexate Sodium
65 claims
- Allopurinol 43
Allopurinol
43 claims
- Folic Acid 37
Folic Acid
37 claims
- Humira(Cf) Pen 36
Humira(Cf) Pen
36 claims
- Leflunomide 32
Leflunomide
32 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 306 |
| Methotrexate Methotrexate Sodium | 231 |
| Prednisone | 196 |
| Methotrexate Sodium Methotrexate Sodium/Pf | 65 |
| Allopurinol | 43 |
| Folic Acid | 37 |
| Humira(Cf) Pen Adalimumab | 36 |
| Leflunomide | 32 |
| Azathioprine | 27 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 27 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Rheumatology Physician Overview
How Tina Puthalon Kunnath, MD fits within the Rheumatology Physician landscape nationally.
6,181
Rheumatology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Rheumatology Physician
2,054
Avg Claims per Provider
Tina Puthalon Kunnath, MD's 1,347 claims are below the specialty average of 2,054.
Nearby Rheumatology Physician Providers in Mississippi
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Mississippi, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Puthalon Kunnath.
Dr. David Asa
MD
Tupelo, MS
Dr. Chris Benson
MD
Hattiesburg, MS
Dr. Imad Bitar
MD
Hattiesburg, MS
Dr. Matthew Carroll
M.D.
Pascagoula, MS
Dr. Kaitlyn Chow
M.D.
Madison, MS
Compare Rheumatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Mississippi medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tina Puthalon Kunnath, MD's specialty? ▼
Tina Puthalon Kunnath, MD specializes in Rheumatology Physician and practices in Olive Branch, Mississippi. Credentials: MD.
How much does Tina Puthalon Kunnath, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Tina Puthalon Kunnath, MD wrote 1,347 Medicare Part D claims totaling $679K in drug costs for 206 beneficiaries.
Where is Tina Puthalon Kunnath, MD located? ▼
Tina Puthalon Kunnath, MD is located at 8274 HACKS CROSS RD STE 102, Olive Branch, MS, 38654. Phone: (901) 370-7406.
What is Tina Puthalon Kunnath, MD's NPI number? ▼
Tina Puthalon Kunnath, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992145304, issued on 06/29/2013.
Does Tina Puthalon Kunnath, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Tina Puthalon Kunnath, MD's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $627K in brand drug costs.
Does Tina Puthalon Kunnath, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Tina Puthalon Kunnath, MD had 28 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.1%.
How many Rheumatology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 6,181 Rheumatology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Rheumatology Physician provider writes 2,054 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Tina Puthalon Kunnath, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Tina Puthalon Kunnath, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate, Methotrexate, Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Tina Puthalon Kunnath, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Tina Puthalon Kunnath, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,347 Part D claims and 206 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Tina Puthalon Kunnath, MD's credentials? ▼
Tina Puthalon Kunnath, MD's NPI is 1992145304 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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