2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1770192320
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TINA VARUGHESE

Family Nurse Practitioner in DOVER, Delaware. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 593 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
42%
generic claims · 58% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$597.65
22 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

TINA VARUGHESE filed 2,471 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in DOVER, Delaware, prescribing 42% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
42%
generic prescribing
$597.65
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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 VARUGHESE's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

2,471 Top 14% higher than 86% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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

What does the federal data show about TINA VARUGHESE?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/29/2020

NPI 1770192320

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,471 102% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

Specialty distribution in Delaware

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Delaware providers

Delaware providers

Family Nurse Practitioner share within Delaware

1. Family Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Family Nurse Practitioner share within Delaware

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Family Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Family Nurse Practitioner ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Family Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family Nurse Practitioner) — 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).

TINA VARUGHESE appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider at 807 S BRADFORD ST, DOVER, DE, 19904, with a listed phone of (302) 674-7155. NPI 1770192320 was issued on 07/29/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what VARUGHESE 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 2,471 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 593 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.3 million 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.

Family Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 209,817 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,222 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

807 S BRADFORD ST
DOVER, DE 19904

Provider Details

NPI 1770192320
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/29/2020

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where TINA VARUGHESE 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.

KENT PULMONARY ASSOCIATES
DOVER, DE

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 TINA VARUGHESE. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$598

Largest payer

Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, 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

TINA VARUGHESE — brand share 58.0%
Specialty average (est.)

58% brand-name claims vs 42% generic, on 2,471 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.

2,471
Total Claims
$1.3M
Total Drug Cost
593
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,297
Total Day Supply
119,136
Brand vs Generic
58% brand / 42% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.3M
Generic Drug Cost
$50K
Antibiotic Claims
144

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.86
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male
Age Distribution
<65: 111, 65-74: 268, 75-84: 180, 85+: 34

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What TINA VARUGHESE 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
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
513
Trelegy Ellipta
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter
421
Prednisone
207
Montelukast Sodium
142
Fluticasone Propionate
116
Breztri Aerosphere
Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterol
104
Symbicort
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate
98
Azithromycin
86
Ventolin Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
73
Breo Ellipta
Fluticasone/Vilanterol
69

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

Family Nurse Practitioner Overview

How TINA VARUGHESE fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

209,817
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider

TINA VARUGHESE's 2,471 claims are above the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Delaware

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

Compare Family Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TINA VARUGHESE's specialty?
TINA VARUGHESE specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in DOVER, Delaware.
How much does TINA VARUGHESE prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, TINA VARUGHESE wrote 2,471 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.3M in drug costs for 593 beneficiaries.
Where is TINA VARUGHESE located?
TINA VARUGHESE is located at 807 S BRADFORD ST, DOVER, DE, 19904. Phone: (302) 674-7155.
What is TINA VARUGHESE's NPI number?
TINA VARUGHESE's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770192320, issued on 07/29/2020.
Does TINA VARUGHESE prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
TINA VARUGHESE's prescribing is 58% brand-name and 42% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.3M in brand drug costs.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 209,817 Family Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,222 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does TINA VARUGHESE prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, TINA VARUGHESE's most frequently prescribed drugs include Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, Trelegy Ellipta, Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does TINA VARUGHESE accept Medicare?
TINA VARUGHESE appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,471 Part D claims and 593 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify TINA VARUGHESE's credentials?
TINA VARUGHESE's NPI is 1770192320. 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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