2026 NPPES data Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician NPI 1629020599 MBBS, MD
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VINENDRA GUPTA, MBBS, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician in ASHEVILLE, North Carolina. 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
52
Medicare Part D claims · 26 beneficiaries · Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician avg: 3K
What the federal data reveals: VINENDRA GUPTA, MBBS, MD is a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ASHEVILLE, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 52 claims across 26 beneficiaries .

What stands out: VINENDRA GUPTA, MBBS, MD filed 52 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across ASHEVILLE, North Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

VINENDRA GUPTA, MBBS, MD 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).

VINENDRA GUPTA, MBBS, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/17/2006

NPI 1629020599

Primary specialty

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician

Mid-sized

7,852 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

52 98% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,639

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician share within North Carolina

1. Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism 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).

VINENDRA GUPTA, MBBS, MD is a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider practicing in ASHEVILLE, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MBBS, MD. NPI: 1629020599. 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.

VINENDRA GUPTA, MBBS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider holding MBBS, MD credentials at 123 HENDERSONVILLE RD, ASHEVILLE, NC, 28803, with a listed phone of (828) 771-3500. NPI 1629020599 was issued on 05/17/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GUPTA 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 52 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 26 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $16K in drug spend. 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.

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 7,852 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 2,639 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

123 HENDERSONVILLE RD
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803

Provider Details

NPI 1629020599
Specialty Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician
Credentials MBBS, MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/17/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where VINENDRA GUPTA, MBBS, 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.

MOUNTAIN AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER INC
ASHEVILLE, NC

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.

52
Total Claims
$16K
Total Drug Cost
26
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
83
Total Day Supply
2,377
Generic Drug Cost
$451

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.47
Gender Split
50% female / 50% male

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Overview

How VINENDRA GUPTA, MBBS, MD fits within the Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician landscape nationally.

7,852
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Providers in US
54
States with Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician
2,639
Avg Claims per Provider

VINENDRA GUPTA, MBBS, MD's 52 claims are below the specialty average of 2,639.

Nearby Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as GUPTA.

Compare Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VINENDRA GUPTA, MBBS, MD's specialty?
VINENDRA GUPTA, MBBS, MD specializes in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician and practices in ASHEVILLE, North Carolina. Credentials: MBBS, MD.
How much does VINENDRA GUPTA, MBBS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, VINENDRA GUPTA, MBBS, MD wrote 52 Medicare Part D claims totaling $16K in drug costs for 26 beneficiaries.
Where is VINENDRA GUPTA, MBBS, MD located?
VINENDRA GUPTA, MBBS, MD is located at 123 HENDERSONVILLE RD, ASHEVILLE, NC, 28803. Phone: (828) 771-3500.
What is VINENDRA GUPTA, MBBS, MD's NPI number?
VINENDRA GUPTA, MBBS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629020599, issued on 05/17/2006.
How many Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 7,852 Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider writes 2,639 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does VINENDRA GUPTA, MBBS, MD accept Medicare?
VINENDRA GUPTA, MBBS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 52 Part D claims and 26 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify VINENDRA GUPTA, MBBS, MD's credentials?
VINENDRA GUPTA, MBBS, MD's NPI is 1629020599 with credentials MBBS, 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.
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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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