2026 NPPES data Psychiatry Physician NPI 1902190457 M.D
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AJAY BHANDARI, M.D

Psychiatry Physician in HAGERSTOWN, Maryland. 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
372
Medicare Part D claims · 127 beneficiaries · Psychiatry Physician avg: 1K
What the federal data reveals: AJAY BHANDARI, M.D is a Psychiatry Physician ([object Object]) practicing in HAGERSTOWN, Maryland with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 372 claims across 127 beneficiaries .

What stands out: AJAY BHANDARI, M.D filed 372 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across HAGERSTOWN, Maryland. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

AJAY BHANDARI, 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).

AJAY BHANDARI, M.D at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/01/2011

NPI 1902190457

Primary specialty

Psychiatry Physician

High-volume

53,104 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

372 64% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,038

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Psychiatry Physician share within Maryland

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

AJAY BHANDARI, M.D is a Psychiatry Physician provider practicing in HAGERSTOWN, Maryland, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D. NPI: 1902190457. 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.

AJAY BHANDARI, M.D appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatry Physician provider holding M.D credentials at 11116 MEDICAL CAMPUS RD, HAGERSTOWN, MD, 21742, with a listed phone of (301) 766-7603. NPI 1902190457 was issued on 06/01/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BHANDARI 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 372 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 127 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $37K 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.

Psychiatry Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 53,104 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,038 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

11116 MEDICAL CAMPUS RD
HAGERSTOWN, MD 21742

Provider Details

NPI 1902190457
Specialty Psychiatry Physician
Credentials M.D
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/01/2011

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where AJAY BHANDARI, 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.

MERITUS MEDICAL CENTER INC
HAGERSTOWN, MD

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.

372
Total Claims
$37K
Total Drug Cost
127
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
467
Total Day Supply
13,383
Generic Drug Cost
$8K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
60.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.72
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 75, 65-74: 27, 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.

Drug Claims
Trazodone Hcl
28
Escitalopram Oxalate
23
Quetiapine Fumarate
23
Buspirone Hcl
21
Alprazolam
18
Fluoxetine Hcl
17
Aripiprazole
15
Mirtazapine
12
Sertraline Hcl
12
Venlafaxine Hcl Er
Venlafaxine Hcl
12

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

Psychiatry Physician Overview

How AJAY BHANDARI, M.D fits within the Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.

53,104
Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
56
States with Psychiatry Physician
1,038
Avg Claims per Provider

AJAY BHANDARI, M.D's 372 claims are below the specialty average of 1,038.

Nearby Psychiatry Physician Providers in Maryland

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

Compare Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AJAY BHANDARI, M.D's specialty?
AJAY BHANDARI, M.D specializes in Psychiatry Physician and practices in HAGERSTOWN, Maryland. Credentials: M.D.
How much does AJAY BHANDARI, M.D prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, AJAY BHANDARI, M.D wrote 372 Medicare Part D claims totaling $37K in drug costs for 127 beneficiaries.
Where is AJAY BHANDARI, M.D located?
AJAY BHANDARI, M.D is located at 11116 MEDICAL CAMPUS RD, HAGERSTOWN, MD, 21742. Phone: (301) 766-7603.
What is AJAY BHANDARI, M.D's NPI number?
AJAY BHANDARI, M.D's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902190457, issued on 06/01/2011.
How many Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 53,104 Psychiatry Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Psychiatry Physician provider writes 1,038 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does AJAY BHANDARI, M.D prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, AJAY BHANDARI, M.D's most frequently prescribed drugs include Trazodone Hcl, Escitalopram Oxalate, Quetiapine Fumarate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does AJAY BHANDARI, M.D accept Medicare?
AJAY BHANDARI, M.D appears in CMS Medicare data with 372 Part D claims and 127 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify AJAY BHANDARI, M.D's credentials?
AJAY BHANDARI, M.D's NPI is 1902190457 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.

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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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