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2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1386645257 MD
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Nephrology Physician in Great Falls, Montana.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 10,534 in Nephrology 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 187 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
MIPS score
80.5/100
▼ 3 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Varghese Parambi, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 80.5/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 1,766 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 80.5/100
- MIPS score · -3 vs avg
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 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.
Varghese Parambi, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
81 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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 Varghese Parambi, MD sits
This provider among nephrology physician peers
Across the 2,476 nephrology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Varghese Parambi, MD writes more Part D claims than 69% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 47% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-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 nephrology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Varghese Parambi, MD. 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)
Varghese Parambi, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 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 Varghese Parambi, MD?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Nephrology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,766 21% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
80.5/100 2.6 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Montana
How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among Montana providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Varghese Parambi, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nephrology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 80.5/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Nephrology Physician) - 80.5/100 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).
Varghese Parambi, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2800 11TH AVE S, Great Falls, MT, 59405, with a listed phone of (406) 771-6800. NPI 1386645257 was issued on 08/02/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,766 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 187 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $189K in drug spend. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 80.5/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 93.1, Cost 62.6), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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 | 1386645257 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Nephrology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/02/2005 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
80.4662
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
93.1081
Quality
62.6125
Cost
75
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Varghese Parambi, MD 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.
Benefis Hospitals Inc
★★☆☆☆ 2/5
Great Falls, MT
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 270012
U S Health Dept OF Health And Human Services
Browning, MT
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
1,766
Total Claims
$189K
Total Drug Cost
187
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,976
- Total Day Supply
- 84,343
- Generic Drug Cost
- $79K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 38
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 67.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 4.35
- Gender Split
- 50% female / 50% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 55, 65-74: 78, 75-84: 40, 85+: 14
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Varghese Parambi, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Calcitriol
Calcitriol
201 claims
- Sevelamer Carbonate
Sevelamer Carbonate
115 claims
- Calcium Acetate 77
Calcium Acetate
77 claims
- Hydralazine Hcl 73
Hydralazine Hcl
73 claims
- Furosemide 67
Furosemide
67 claims
- Carvedilol 66
Carvedilol
66 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate 62
Amlodipine Besylate
62 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate 58
Metoprolol Succinate
58 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Calcitriol | 201 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 115 |
| Calcium Acetate | 77 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 73 |
| Furosemide | 67 |
| Carvedilol | 66 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 62 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 58 |
| Lisinopril | 53 |
| Famotidine | 43 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Nephrology Physician Overview
How Varghese Parambi, MD fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.
10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider
Varghese Parambi, MD's 1,766 claims are above the specialty average of 1,454.
Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in Montana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Montana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Parambi.
Dr. Faust Alvarez
MD
Helena, MT
Dr. Gabor Bodonyi-Kovacs
MD
Kalispell, MT
Dr. Shahid Chaudhary
M.D.
Missoula, MT
Dr. Margaret Eddy
MD
Missoula, MT
Dr. Gerald Groggel
MD
Bozeman, MT
Compare Nephrology 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 Montana medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Varghese Parambi, MD's specialty? ▼
Varghese Parambi, MD specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in Great Falls, Montana. Credentials: MD.
How much does Varghese Parambi, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Varghese Parambi, MD wrote 1,766 Medicare Part D claims totaling $189K in drug costs for 187 beneficiaries.
What is Varghese Parambi, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Varghese Parambi, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 80.5/100 (Quality: 93.1, Cost: 62.6). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Varghese Parambi, MD located? ▼
Varghese Parambi, MD is located at 2800 11TH AVE S, Great Falls, MT, 59405. Phone: (406) 771-6800.
What is Varghese Parambi, MD's NPI number? ▼
Varghese Parambi, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386645257, issued on 08/02/2005.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Varghese Parambi, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Varghese Parambi, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Calcitriol, Sevelamer Carbonate, Calcium Acetate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Varghese Parambi, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Varghese Parambi, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,766 Part D claims and 187 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Varghese Parambi, MD's credentials? ▼
Varghese Parambi, MD's NPI is 1386645257 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.
- 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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