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2026 NPPES data Radiation Oncology Physician NPI 1811908064 M.D.
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Radiation Oncology Physician in Rock Hill, 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 6,018 in Radiation Oncology 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
115
Medicare Part D claims · 71 beneficiaries · Radiation Oncology Physician avg: 186
Generic prescribing
68%
generic claims · 32% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
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
Vipul Thakkar, M.D. filed 115 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Radiation Oncology Physician in Rock Hill, South Carolina, prescribing 68% generic.
- 115
- Part D claims, 2023
- 68%
- 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.
Vipul Thakkar, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
115 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Vipul Thakkar, 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).
What does the federal data show about Vipul Thakkar, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Radiation Oncology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
115 38% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in South Carolina
How Radiation Oncology 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 Radiation Oncology 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).
Vipul Thakkar, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Radiation Oncology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 228 S HERLONG AVE, Rock Hill, SC, 29732, with a listed phone of (803) 366-5186. NPI 1811908064 was issued on 08/11/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 115 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 71 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend, split 32% brand-name and 68% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.3%.
Radiation Oncology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,018 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 186 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 | 1811908064 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Radiation Oncology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/11/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Vipul Thakkar, 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.
Southeast Radiation Oncology Group, P.A.
Charlotte, 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).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Vipul Thakkar, M.D. - brand share 32.0%
Radiation Oncology Physician average
32% brand-name claims vs 68% generic, on 115 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.
115
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
71
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 153
- Total Day Supply
- 3,455
- Brand vs Generic
- 32% brand / 68% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $595
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
- Opioid Claims
- 13 (11.3% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.82
- Gender Split
- 39% female / 61% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Vipul Thakkar, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Silver Sulfadiazine
Silver Sulfadiazine
23 claims
- Tamsulosin Hcl
Tamsulosin Hcl
18 claims
- Ssd
Ssd
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Silver Sulfadiazine | 23 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 18 |
| Ssd Silver Sulfadiazine | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Radiation Oncology Physician Overview
How Vipul Thakkar, M.D. fits within the Radiation Oncology Physician landscape nationally.
6,018
Radiation Oncology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Radiation Oncology Physician
186
Avg Claims per Provider
Vipul Thakkar, M.D.'s 115 claims are below the specialty average of 186.
Nearby Radiation Oncology Physician Providers in South Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Thakkar.
Dr. Eric Aguero
MD
Charleston, SC
Dr. Heather Allen
MD
Spartanburg, SC
Dr. Samuel Andersen
MD
Myrtle Beach, SC
Dr. Stephen Andrews
DO
Myrtle Beach, SC
Dr. Harvey Balfour
MD
Sumter, SC
Compare Radiation Oncology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- 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 Vipul Thakkar, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Vipul Thakkar, M.D. specializes in Radiation Oncology Physician and practices in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Vipul Thakkar, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Vipul Thakkar, M.D. wrote 115 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 71 beneficiaries.
Where is Vipul Thakkar, M.D. located? ▼
Vipul Thakkar, M.D. is located at 228 S HERLONG AVE, Rock Hill, SC, 29732. Phone: (803) 366-5186.
What is Vipul Thakkar, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Vipul Thakkar, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811908064, issued on 08/11/2006.
Does Vipul Thakkar, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Vipul Thakkar, M.D.'s prescribing is 32% brand-name and 68% generic drugs by claim count, with $595 in brand drug costs.
Does Vipul Thakkar, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Vipul Thakkar, M.D. had 13 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.3%.
How many Radiation Oncology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 6,018 Radiation Oncology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Radiation Oncology Physician provider writes 186 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Vipul Thakkar, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Vipul Thakkar, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Silver Sulfadiazine, Tamsulosin Hcl, Ssd. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Vipul Thakkar, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Vipul Thakkar, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 115 Part D claims and 71 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Vipul Thakkar, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Vipul Thakkar, M.D.'s NPI is 1811908064 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
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).
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