2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1881850345 M.D.
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UPASNA ARON, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician in ELIZABETH CITY, North Carolina. 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
88
Medicare Part D claims · 35 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
70%
generic claims · 30% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
62.7704/100
▼ 20 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$125.17
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: UPASNA ARON, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ELIZABETH CITY, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 88 claims across 35 beneficiaries — 30% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 62.7704/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $125.17 across 5 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: UPASNA ARON, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 62.7704 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 88 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

UPASNA ARON, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

UPASNA ARON, M.D. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/04/2008

NPI 1881850345

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

88 97% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

MIPS final score

62.7704/100 20.329599999999992% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within North Carolina

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

UPASNA ARON, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Internal Medicine Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
62.7704/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 62.7704/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%62.8%
MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 62.7704/100 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).

UPASNA ARON, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider practicing in ELIZABETH CITY, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1881850345. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

UPASNA ARON, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1144 N ROAD ST, ELIZABETH CITY, NC, 27909, with a listed phone of (901) 844-1434. NPI 1881850345 was issued on 08/04/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ARON 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 88 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 35 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $24K in drug spend, split 30% brand-name and 70% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 62.7704/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 84.907, Cost 65.958), 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

1144 N ROAD ST
ELIZABETH CITY, NC 27909

Provider Details

NPI 1881850345
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/04/2008

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

62.7704
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
84.907
Quality
65.958
Cost

Reporting: Individual

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 UPASNA ARON, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$125

Largest payer

LifeNet Health

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 · Above average

UPASNA ARON, M.D. — brand share 30.0%
Specialty average (est.)

30% brand-name claims vs 70% generic, on 88 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.

88
Total Claims
$24K
Total Drug Cost
35
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
88
Total Day Supply
932
Brand vs Generic
30% brand / 70% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$9K
Generic Drug Cost
$15K
Antibiotic Claims
51

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.95
Gender Split
49% female / 51% 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
Santyl
Collagenase Clostridium Hist.
20

* 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 UPASNA ARON, 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

UPASNA ARON, M.D.'s 88 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as ARON.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is UPASNA ARON, M.D.'s specialty?
UPASNA ARON, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in ELIZABETH CITY, North Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does UPASNA ARON, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, UPASNA ARON, M.D. wrote 88 Medicare Part D claims totaling $24K in drug costs for 35 beneficiaries.
What is UPASNA ARON, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
UPASNA ARON, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 62.7704/100 (Quality: 84.907, Cost: 65.958). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is UPASNA ARON, M.D. located?
UPASNA ARON, M.D. is located at 1144 N ROAD ST, ELIZABETH CITY, NC, 27909. Phone: (901) 844-1434.
What is UPASNA ARON, M.D.'s NPI number?
UPASNA ARON, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881850345, issued on 08/04/2008.
Does UPASNA ARON, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
UPASNA ARON, M.D.'s prescribing is 30% brand-name and 70% generic drugs by claim count, with $9K 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 UPASNA ARON, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, UPASNA ARON, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Santyl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does UPASNA ARON, M.D. accept Medicare?
UPASNA ARON, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 88 Part D claims and 35 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify UPASNA ARON, M.D.'s credentials?
UPASNA ARON, M.D.'s NPI is 1881850345 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.
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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