2026 NPPES data Adult Medicine Physician NPI 1619006228 M.D
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VASANTHA AGUSALA, M.D

Adult Medicine Physician in ODESSA, Texas. 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 · 308 beneficiaries · Adult Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$422.31
22 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: VASANTHA AGUSALA, M.D is a Adult Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ODESSA, Texas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 308 beneficiaries — 15% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $422.31 across 22 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: VASANTHA AGUSALA, M.D filed 2,043 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across ODESSA, Texas. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

VASANTHA AGUSALA, M.D practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

VASANTHA AGUSALA, M.D at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/02/2007

NPI 1619006228

Primary specialty

Adult Medicine Physician

Niche

2,481 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,043 27% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,807

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Adult Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Adult Medicine Physician share within Texas

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Adult Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Adult Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Adult Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Adult Medicine Physician) — 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).

VASANTHA AGUSALA, M.D is a Adult Medicine Physician provider practicing in ODESSA, Texas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D. NPI: 1619006228. 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.

VASANTHA AGUSALA, M.D appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Adult Medicine Physician provider holding M.D credentials at 318 N ALLEGHANEY AVE, ODESSA, TX, 79761, with a listed phone of (432) 337-2714. NPI 1619006228 was issued on 03/02/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AGUSALA 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 2,043 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 308 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $331K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% 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.

Adult Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,481 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 2,807 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

318 N ALLEGHANEY AVE
ODESSA, TX 79761

Provider Details

NPI 1619006228
Specialty Adult Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/02/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where VASANTHA AGUSALA, 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.

BIG BEND MEDICAL GROUP
BIG SPRING, 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).

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 VASANTHA AGUSALA, M.D. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$422

Largest payer

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, 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.

License & disciplinary context — Texas TMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to VASANTHA AGUSALA, M.D. To verify VASANTHA AGUSALA, M.D's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

VASANTHA AGUSALA, M.D — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 2,043 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.

2,043
Total Claims
$331K
Total Drug Cost
308
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,862
Total Day Supply
139,649
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$295K
Generic Drug Cost
$31K
Antibiotic Claims
150

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.81
Gender Split
68% female / 32% male
Age Distribution
<65: 38, 65-74: 139, 75-84: 101, 85+: 30

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
152
Levothyroxine Sodium
126
Amlodipine Besylate
83
Metformin Hcl
82
Lisinopril
76
Losartan Potassium
68
Metoprolol Succinate
67
Simvastatin
64
Metoprolol Tartrate
60
Pantoprazole Sodium
52

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

Adult Medicine Physician Overview

How VASANTHA AGUSALA, M.D fits within the Adult Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

2,481
Adult Medicine Physician Providers in US
52
States with Adult Medicine Physician
2,807
Avg Claims per Provider

VASANTHA AGUSALA, M.D's 2,043 claims are below the specialty average of 2,807.

Nearby Adult Medicine Physician Providers in Texas

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VASANTHA AGUSALA, M.D's specialty?
VASANTHA AGUSALA, M.D specializes in Adult Medicine Physician and practices in ODESSA, Texas. Credentials: M.D.
How much does VASANTHA AGUSALA, M.D prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, VASANTHA AGUSALA, M.D wrote 2,043 Medicare Part D claims totaling $331K in drug costs for 308 beneficiaries.
Where is VASANTHA AGUSALA, M.D located?
VASANTHA AGUSALA, M.D is located at 318 N ALLEGHANEY AVE, ODESSA, TX, 79761. Phone: (432) 337-2714.
What is VASANTHA AGUSALA, M.D's NPI number?
VASANTHA AGUSALA, M.D's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619006228, issued on 03/02/2007.
Does VASANTHA AGUSALA, M.D prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
VASANTHA AGUSALA, M.D's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $295K in brand drug costs.
How many Adult Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 2,481 Adult Medicine Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Adult Medicine Physician provider writes 2,807 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does VASANTHA AGUSALA, M.D prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, VASANTHA AGUSALA, M.D's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does VASANTHA AGUSALA, M.D accept Medicare?
VASANTHA AGUSALA, M.D appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,043 Part D claims and 308 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify VASANTHA AGUSALA, M.D's credentials?
VASANTHA AGUSALA, M.D's NPI is 1619006228 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.
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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