2026 NPPES data Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician NPI 1346333796 MD
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VENU AKUTHOTA, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in AURORA, Colorado. 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
144
Medicare Part D claims · 76 beneficiaries · Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician avg: 781
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
97.5814/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$184.17
7 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: VENU AKUTHOTA, MD is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician ([object Object]) practicing in AURORA, Colorado with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 144 claims across 76 beneficiaries — 9% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.5814/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $184.17 across 7 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: VENU AKUTHOTA, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.5814 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 144 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)

VENU AKUTHOTA, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

VENU AKUTHOTA, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/30/2006

NPI 1346333796

Primary specialty

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician

Mid-sized

15,306 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

144 82% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 781

MIPS final score

97.5814/100 14.481400000000008% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician share within Colorado

1. Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician share within Colorado

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

VENU AKUTHOTA, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
97.5814/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician) — 97.5814/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%97.6%
MIPS final score (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician) — 97.5814/100 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).

VENU AKUTHOTA, MD is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider practicing in AURORA, Colorado, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1346333796. 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.

VENU AKUTHOTA, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider holding MD credentials at 12605 E 16TH AVE, AURORA, CO, 80045, with a listed phone of (720) 848-0000. NPI 1346333796 was issued on 09/30/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AKUTHOTA 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 144 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 76 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $8K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 20.8%. 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 97.5814/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 86.5348), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 15,306 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 781 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

12605 E 16TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045

Provider Details

NPI 1346333796
Specialty Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/30/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

97.5814
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
86.5348
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where VENU AKUTHOTA, 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.

UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATED
AURORA, CO

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 VENU AKUTHOTA, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$184

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

VENU AKUTHOTA, MD — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 144 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.

144
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
76
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
199
Total Day Supply
4,715
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$6K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
30 (20.8% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.12
Gender Split
59% female / 41% 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
Gabapentin
33
Tramadol Hcl
24
Diclofenac Sodium
15
Duloxetine Hcl
15
Celecoxib
11

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

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Overview

How VENU AKUTHOTA, MD fits within the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician landscape nationally.

15,306
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Providers in US
54
States with Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
781
Avg Claims per Provider

VENU AKUTHOTA, MD's 144 claims are below the specialty average of 781.

Nearby Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Providers in Colorado

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

Compare Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VENU AKUTHOTA, MD's specialty?
VENU AKUTHOTA, MD specializes in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician and practices in AURORA, Colorado. Credentials: MD.
How much does VENU AKUTHOTA, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, VENU AKUTHOTA, MD wrote 144 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for 76 beneficiaries.
What is VENU AKUTHOTA, MD's Medicare quality score?
VENU AKUTHOTA, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.5814/100 (Quality: 86.5348). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is VENU AKUTHOTA, MD located?
VENU AKUTHOTA, MD is located at 12605 E 16TH AVE, AURORA, CO, 80045. Phone: (720) 848-0000.
What is VENU AKUTHOTA, MD's NPI number?
VENU AKUTHOTA, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346333796, issued on 09/30/2006.
Does VENU AKUTHOTA, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
VENU AKUTHOTA, MD's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K in brand drug costs.
Does VENU AKUTHOTA, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, VENU AKUTHOTA, MD had 30 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 20.8%.
How many Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 15,306 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider writes 781 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does VENU AKUTHOTA, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, VENU AKUTHOTA, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Tramadol Hcl, Diclofenac Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does VENU AKUTHOTA, MD accept Medicare?
VENU AKUTHOTA, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 144 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 VENU AKUTHOTA, MD's credentials?
VENU AKUTHOTA, MD's NPI is 1346333796 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

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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