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2026 NPPES data Anesthesiology Physician NPI 1790883627 MD
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Anesthesiology Physician in Lancaster, South Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 56,432 in Anesthesiology 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
160
Medicare Part D claims · 57 beneficiaries · Anesthesiology Physician avg: 860
Industry payments
$72.01
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
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
Vimal Choudhari, MD filed 160 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Anesthesiology Physician in Lancaster, South Carolina.
- 160
- 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.
Vimal Choudhari, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
160 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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 Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Vimal Choudhari, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 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 Vimal Choudhari, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Anesthesiology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
160 81% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in South Carolina
How Anesthesiology Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Anesthesiology Physician. Verify directly:
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).
Vimal Choudhari, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Anesthesiology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 800 W MEETING ST, Lancaster, SC, 29720, with a listed phone of (843) 792-1414. NPI 1790883627 was issued on 09/21/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 160 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 57 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 54.4%.
Anesthesiology Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 56,432 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 860 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 | 1790883627 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Anesthesiology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 09/21/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Vimal Choudhari, 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.
According to CMS billing records, Vimal Choudhari, MD is affiliated with 3 Medicare-billing facilities across 2 states.
Chs Anesthesia Services Group Inc
Rock Hill, SC
Dlp Twin County Physician Practices LLC
Galax, VA
Musc Community Physicians
Lancaster, SC
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 Vimal Choudhari, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$72
Largest payer
Boston Scientific Corporation
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.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
160
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
57
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 164
- Total Day Supply
- 4,660
- Brand Drug Cost
- $0
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
- Opioid Claims
- 87 (54.4% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 64.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.27
- Gender Split
- 67% female / 33% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 22, 65-74: 29, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Vimal Choudhari, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Tramadol Hcl
Tramadol Hcl
40 claims
- Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
31 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
21 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
18 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin…
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
16 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Tramadol Hcl | 40 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 31 |
| Gabapentin | 21 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 18 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 16 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Anesthesiology Physician Overview
How Vimal Choudhari, MD fits within the Anesthesiology Physician landscape nationally.
56,432
Anesthesiology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Anesthesiology Physician
860
Avg Claims per Provider
Vimal Choudhari, MD's 160 claims are below the specialty average of 860.
Nearby Anesthesiology Physician Providers in South Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Choudhari.
Dr. Joseph Abro
MD
Charleston, SC
Jaime Adams
Columbia, SC
Dr. Timothy Adams
M.D.
Columbia, SC
Dr. Owayed Al-Nowaiser
MD
Columbia, SC
Dr. Louise Alexander
M.D.
Greenville, SC
Compare Anesthesiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- 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 South Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vimal Choudhari, MD's specialty? ▼
Vimal Choudhari, MD specializes in Anesthesiology Physician and practices in Lancaster, South Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does Vimal Choudhari, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Vimal Choudhari, MD wrote 160 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 57 beneficiaries.
Where is Vimal Choudhari, MD located? ▼
Vimal Choudhari, MD is located at 800 W MEETING ST, Lancaster, SC, 29720. Phone: (843) 792-1414.
What is Vimal Choudhari, MD's NPI number? ▼
Vimal Choudhari, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790883627, issued on 09/21/2006.
Does Vimal Choudhari, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Vimal Choudhari, MD had 87 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 54.4%.
How many Anesthesiology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 56,432 Anesthesiology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Anesthesiology Physician provider writes 860 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Vimal Choudhari, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Vimal Choudhari, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tramadol Hcl, Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Vimal Choudhari, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Vimal Choudhari, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 160 Part D claims and 57 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Vimal Choudhari, MD's credentials? ▼
Vimal Choudhari, MD's NPI is 1790883627 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.
- 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
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