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2026 NPPES data Hospitalist Physician NPI 1821300278 M.D.
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Hospitalist Physician in Cumming, Georgia.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 16,938 in Hospitalist 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
157
Medicare Part D claims · 76 beneficiaries · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
98.3/100
▲ 15 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
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
Usha Bangalore Krishnappa, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 98.3/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 157 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 98.3/100
- MIPS score · +15 vs avg
- 157
- Part D claims, 2023
- 85%
- 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.
Usha Bangalore Krishnappa, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
98 Top 11% higher than 89% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Usha Bangalore Krishnappa, M.D. sits
This provider among hospitalist physician peers
Across the 4,437 hospitalist physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Usha Bangalore Krishnappa, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 33% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 91% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one hospitalist physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Usha Bangalore Krishnappa, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Usha Bangalore Krishnappa, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 9 hospital affiliations - 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 Usha Bangalore Krishnappa, M.D.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Hospitalist Physician
Medicare Part D claims
157 82% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
98.3/100 15.2 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Georgia
How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Usha Bangalore Krishnappa, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Hospitalist Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 98.3/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Hospitalist Physician) - 98.3/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Usha Bangalore Krishnappa, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospitalist Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1200 NORTHSIDE FORSYTH DR, Cumming, GA, 30041, with a listed phone of (404) 844-3200. NPI 1821300278 was issued on 07/13/2010.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 157 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 76 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $10K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 98.3/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 97.9, Cost 84.6), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Hospitalist Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,938 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 888 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 | 1821300278 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Hospitalist Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 07/13/2010 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
98.3118
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
97.88
Quality
84.566
Cost
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Usha Bangalore Krishnappa, 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.
According to CMS billing records, Usha Bangalore Krishnappa, M.D. is affiliated with 9 Medicare-billing facilities across 3 states.
Central Louisiana Physicians, LLC
Alexandria, LA
Grand Traverse Physician Services PC
Traverse City, MI
Gulf Coast Physician Services, PLLC
Corpus Christi, TX
Jefferson Physician Services, PLLC
Beaumont, TX
Lufkin Physician Services PA
Lufkin, TX
North Texas Physician Services, PLLC
Texarkana, TX
Northeast Louisiana Physicians LLC
Shreveport, LA
South Texas Physician Services, PLLC
San Marcos, TX
Texas Health Physicians Group
Flower Mound, TX
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Usha Bangalore Krishnappa, M.D. - brand share 15.0%
Hospitalist Physician average
15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 157 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.
157
Total Claims
$10K
Total Drug Cost
76
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 160
- Total Day Supply
- 3,560
- Brand vs Generic
- 15% brand / 85% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $8K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 21
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 77.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.56
- Gender Split
- 57% female / 43% 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 |
|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Hospitalist Physician Overview
How Usha Bangalore Krishnappa, M.D. fits within the Hospitalist Physician landscape nationally.
16,938
Hospitalist Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hospitalist Physician
888
Avg Claims per Provider
Usha Bangalore Krishnappa, M.D.'s 157 claims are below the specialty average of 888.
Nearby Hospitalist Physician Providers in Georgia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Georgia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Bangalore Krishnappa.
Dr. Izzeldin Abdalla
MD
Fayetteville, GA
Dr. Omar Abumahfouz
MD
Fayetteville, GA
Dr. Olufunke Adebayo
MD
Macon, GA
Dr. Olufunsho Adekunle
MD
Newnan, GA
Dr. Tejumade Adelore
M.D
Athens, GA
Compare Hospitalist Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Usha Bangalore Krishnappa, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Usha Bangalore Krishnappa, M.D. specializes in Hospitalist Physician and practices in Cumming, Georgia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Usha Bangalore Krishnappa, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Usha Bangalore Krishnappa, M.D. wrote 157 Medicare Part D claims totaling $10K in drug costs for 76 beneficiaries.
What is Usha Bangalore Krishnappa, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Usha Bangalore Krishnappa, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 98.3/100 (Quality: 97.9, Cost: 84.6). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Usha Bangalore Krishnappa, M.D. located? ▼
Usha Bangalore Krishnappa, M.D. is located at 1200 NORTHSIDE FORSYTH DR, Cumming, GA, 30041. Phone: (404) 844-3200.
What is Usha Bangalore Krishnappa, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Usha Bangalore Krishnappa, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821300278, issued on 07/13/2010.
Does Usha Bangalore Krishnappa, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Usha Bangalore Krishnappa, M.D.'s prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $8K in brand drug costs.
How many Hospitalist Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 16,938 Hospitalist Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hospitalist Physician provider writes 888 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Usha Bangalore Krishnappa, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Usha Bangalore Krishnappa, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Usha Bangalore Krishnappa, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Usha Bangalore Krishnappa, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 157 Part D claims and 76 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Usha Bangalore Krishnappa, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Usha Bangalore Krishnappa, M.D.'s NPI is 1821300278 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
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.
- 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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