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2026 NPPES data Geriatric Psychiatry Physician NPI 1780792929 MD
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Geriatric Psychiatry Physician in North Brunswick, New Jersey.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 787 in Geriatric Psychiatry 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 106 beneficiaries · Geriatric Psychiatry Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$125
1 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
Ajanta Vinekar, MD filed 1,663 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Geriatric Psychiatry Physician in North Brunswick, New Jersey, prescribing 97% generic.
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 97%
- generic prescribing
- $125
- 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.
Ajanta Vinekar, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,663 Top 18% higher than 82% 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-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Ajanta Vinekar, MD 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 Ajanta Vinekar, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Geriatric Psychiatry Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,663 5% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in New Jersey
How Geriatric Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey 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 Geriatric Psychiatry 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).
Ajanta Vinekar, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Geriatric Psychiatry Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1445 RTE 130 SOUTH, North Brunswick, NJ, 08902, with a listed phone of (732) 940-9444. NPI 1780792929 was issued on 08/28/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,663 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 106 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $62K in drug spend, split 3% brand-name and 97% generic by claim count.
Geriatric Psychiatry Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 787 enrolled providers across 46 states and an average of 1,586 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 | 1780792929 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Geriatric Psychiatry Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 08/28/2006 |
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 Ajanta Vinekar, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$125
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
Ajanta Vinekar, MD - brand share 3.0%
Geriatric Psychiatry Physician average
3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 1,663 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.
1,663
Total Claims
$62K
Total Drug Cost
106
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,741
- Total Day Supply
- 81,704
- Brand vs Generic
- 3% brand / 97% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $17K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $45K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 76.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.50
- Gender Split
- 73% female / 27% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Ajanta Vinekar, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Alprazolam
Alprazolam
173 claims
- Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Xl
131 claims
- Escitalopram Oxalate
Escitalopram Oxalate
125 claims
- Sertraline Hcl
Sertraline Hcl
113 claims
- Duloxetine Hcl
Duloxetine Hcl
100 claims
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
93 claims
- Clonazepam
Clonazepam
83 claims
- Zolpidem Tartrate 65
Zolpidem Tartrate
65 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Alprazolam | 173 |
| Bupropion Xl Bupropion Hcl | 131 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 125 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 113 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 100 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 93 |
| Clonazepam | 83 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 65 |
| Mirtazapine | 59 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 53 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Geriatric Psychiatry Physician Overview
How Ajanta Vinekar, MD fits within the Geriatric Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.
787
Geriatric Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
46
States with Geriatric Psychiatry Physician
1,586
Avg Claims per Provider
Ajanta Vinekar, MD's 1,663 claims are above the specialty average of 1,586.
Nearby Geriatric Psychiatry Physician Providers in New Jersey
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Vinekar.
Dr. Mohammad Ashraf
M.D.
Cherry Hill, NJ
Dr. Asma Badar
M.D.
Galloway, NJ
Dr. Matthew Barnas
MD
Cedar Knolls, NJ
Dr. Irina Efremova
MD
Piscataway, NJ
Dr. Martin Forsberg
M.D.
Stratford, NJ
Compare Geriatric Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
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- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the New Jersey medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ajanta Vinekar, MD's specialty? ▼
Ajanta Vinekar, MD specializes in Geriatric Psychiatry Physician and practices in North Brunswick, New Jersey. Credentials: MD.
How much does Ajanta Vinekar, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Ajanta Vinekar, MD wrote 1,663 Medicare Part D claims totaling $62K in drug costs for 106 beneficiaries.
Where is Ajanta Vinekar, MD located? ▼
Ajanta Vinekar, MD is located at 1445 RTE 130 SOUTH, North Brunswick, NJ, 08902. Phone: (732) 940-9444.
What is Ajanta Vinekar, MD's NPI number? ▼
Ajanta Vinekar, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780792929, issued on 08/28/2006.
Does Ajanta Vinekar, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Ajanta Vinekar, MD's prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $17K in brand drug costs.
How many Geriatric Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 787 Geriatric Psychiatry Physician providers across 46 states in the US. The average Geriatric Psychiatry Physician provider writes 1,586 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Ajanta Vinekar, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Ajanta Vinekar, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Alprazolam, Bupropion Xl, Escitalopram Oxalate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Ajanta Vinekar, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Ajanta Vinekar, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,663 Part D claims and 106 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Ajanta Vinekar, MD's credentials? ▼
Ajanta Vinekar, MD's NPI is 1780792929 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).
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