2026 NPPES data Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1366528333 M.D.
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VARSHA KULKARNI, M.D.

Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in AUGUSTA, Georgia. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 511 beneficiaries · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
41%
generic claims · 59% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$3.1K
118 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

VARSHA KULKARNI, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 2,654 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

75/100
MIPS score · -8 vs avg
3K
Part D claims, 2023
41%
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.

VARSHA KULKARNI, 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

75 15th percentile higher than 15% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

VARSHA KULKARNI, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 3 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 VARSHA KULKARNI, M.D.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/31/2006

NPI 1366528333

Primary specialty

Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician

Mid-sized

6,631 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,654 148% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,069

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Georgia

1. Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Georgia

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

VARSHA KULKARNI, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%75%
MIPS final score (Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — 75/100 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).

VARSHA KULKARNI, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1350 WALTON WAY, AUGUSTA, GA, 30901, with a listed phone of (706) 774-5592. NPI 1366528333 was issued on 10/31/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KULKARNI 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 2,654 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 511 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.7 million in drug spend, split 59% brand-name and 41% 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 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,631 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 1,069 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

1350 WALTON WAY
AUGUSTA, GA 30901

Provider Details

NPI 1366528333
Specialty Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/31/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where VARSHA KULKARNI, 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.

AUGUSTA LUNG ASSOCIATES
AUGUSTA, GA
PIEDMONT PROVIDERS LLC
STOCKBRIDGE, GA
PIEDMONT SPECIALTY HOSPITAL BILLING LLC
STOCKBRIDGE, GA

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 VARSHA KULKARNI, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$3.1K

Largest payer

GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.

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

VARSHA KULKARNI, M.D. — brand share 59.0%
Specialty average (est.)

59% brand-name claims vs 41% generic, on 2,654 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.

2,654
Total Claims
$1.7M
Total Drug Cost
511
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,787
Total Day Supply
109,253
Brand vs Generic
59% brand / 41% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.6M
Generic Drug Cost
$123K
Antibiotic Claims
97

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.05
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 48, 65-74: 230, 75-84: 183, 85+: 50

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What VARSHA KULKARNI, M.D. 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
Trelegy Ellipta
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter
472
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
358
Montelukast Sodium
269
Prednisone
246
Breztri Aerosphere
Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterol
155
Symbicort
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate
133
Breo Ellipta
Fluticasone/Vilanterol
123
Anoro Ellipta
Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr
82
Azithromycin
66
Stiolto Respimat
Tiotropium Br/Olodaterol Hcl
53

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

Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview

How VARSHA KULKARNI, M.D. fits within the Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

6,631
Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
53
States with Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
1,069
Avg Claims per Provider

VARSHA KULKARNI, M.D.'s 2,654 claims are above the specialty average of 1,069.

Nearby Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Georgia

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

Compare Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VARSHA KULKARNI, M.D.'s specialty?
VARSHA KULKARNI, M.D. specializes in Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in AUGUSTA, Georgia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does VARSHA KULKARNI, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, VARSHA KULKARNI, M.D. wrote 2,654 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.7M in drug costs for 511 beneficiaries.
What is VARSHA KULKARNI, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
VARSHA KULKARNI, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is VARSHA KULKARNI, M.D. located?
VARSHA KULKARNI, M.D. is located at 1350 WALTON WAY, AUGUSTA, GA, 30901. Phone: (706) 774-5592.
What is VARSHA KULKARNI, M.D.'s NPI number?
VARSHA KULKARNI, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1366528333, issued on 10/31/2006.
Does VARSHA KULKARNI, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
VARSHA KULKARNI, M.D.'s prescribing is 59% brand-name and 41% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.6M in brand drug costs.
How many Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 6,631 Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,069 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does VARSHA KULKARNI, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, VARSHA KULKARNI, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Trelegy Ellipta, Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, Montelukast Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does VARSHA KULKARNI, M.D. accept Medicare?
VARSHA KULKARNI, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,654 Part D claims and 511 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify VARSHA KULKARNI, M.D.'s credentials?
VARSHA KULKARNI, M.D.'s NPI is 1366528333 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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