2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1477786754 M.D.
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VISHALAKSHMI BATCHU, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician in PEARLAND, 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 · 199 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$136.11
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

VISHALAKSHMI BATCHU, M.D. filed 2,349 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in PEARLAND, Texas, prescribing 88% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
88%
generic prescribing
$136.11
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

VISHALAKSHMI BATCHU, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

2,349 Top 14% higher than 86% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

VISHALAKSHMI BATCHU, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about VISHALAKSHMI BATCHU, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/02/2009

NPI 1477786754

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,349 14% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Texas

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Internal 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).

VISHALAKSHMI BATCHU, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 10970 SHADOW CREEK PKWY, PEARLAND, TX, 77584, with a listed phone of (713) 436-4566. NPI 1477786754 was issued on 09/02/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BATCHU 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 2,349 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 199 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $208K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% 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.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

10970 SHADOW CREEK PKWY
PEARLAND, TX 77584

Provider Details

NPI 1477786754
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/02/2009

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 VISHALAKSHMI BATCHU, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$136

Largest payer

Amgen 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 VISHALAKSHMI BATCHU, M.D.. To verify VISHALAKSHMI BATCHU, 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

VISHALAKSHMI BATCHU, M.D. — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 2,349 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.

2,349
Total Claims
$208K
Total Drug Cost
199
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,664
Total Day Supply
165,510
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$174K
Generic Drug Cost
$34K
Antibiotic Claims
115

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.18
Gender Split
77% female / 23% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What VISHALAKSHMI BATCHU, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Rosuvastatin Calcium
155
Atorvastatin Calcium
115
Levothyroxine Sodium
95
Losartan Potassium
90
Amlodipine Besylate
67
Gabapentin
67
Pantoprazole Sodium
63
Lisinopril
57
Metoprolol Succinate
57
Metoprolol Tartrate
45

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How VISHALAKSHMI BATCHU, M.D. fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

VISHALAKSHMI BATCHU, M.D.'s 2,349 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Texas

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VISHALAKSHMI BATCHU, M.D.'s specialty?
VISHALAKSHMI BATCHU, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in PEARLAND, Texas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does VISHALAKSHMI BATCHU, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, VISHALAKSHMI BATCHU, M.D. wrote 2,349 Medicare Part D claims totaling $208K in drug costs for 199 beneficiaries.
Where is VISHALAKSHMI BATCHU, M.D. located?
VISHALAKSHMI BATCHU, M.D. is located at 10970 SHADOW CREEK PKWY, PEARLAND, TX, 77584. Phone: (713) 436-4566.
What is VISHALAKSHMI BATCHU, M.D.'s NPI number?
VISHALAKSHMI BATCHU, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477786754, issued on 09/02/2009.
Does VISHALAKSHMI BATCHU, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
VISHALAKSHMI BATCHU, M.D.'s prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $174K in brand drug costs.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does VISHALAKSHMI BATCHU, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, VISHALAKSHMI BATCHU, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Rosuvastatin Calcium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does VISHALAKSHMI BATCHU, M.D. accept Medicare?
VISHALAKSHMI BATCHU, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,349 Part D claims and 199 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify VISHALAKSHMI BATCHU, M.D.'s credentials?
VISHALAKSHMI BATCHU, M.D.'s NPI is 1477786754 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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