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2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1598880098 MD
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Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Lincoln, Nebraska.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 24,810 in Cardiovascular Disease 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 352 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
MIPS score
77.6/100
▼ 6 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$19.71
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Ajay Chander, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 77.6/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 2,621 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 77.6/100
- MIPS score · -6 vs avg
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 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.
Ajay Chander, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
78 24th percentile higher than 24% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Ajay Chander, MD sits
This provider among cardiovascular disease physician peers
Across the 8,753 cardiovascular disease physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Ajay Chander, MD writes more Part D claims than 46% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 28% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one cardiovascular disease physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Ajay Chander, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Ajay Chander, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 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 Ajay Chander, MD?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Medicare Part D claims
2,621 14% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
77.6/100 5.5 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Nebraska
How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Nebraska providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Ajay Chander, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Cardiovascular Disease Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 77.6/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) - 77.6/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Ajay Chander, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding MD credentials at 7440 S 91ST ST, Lincoln, NE, 68526, with a listed phone of (402) 489-6555. NPI 1598880098 was issued on 03/21/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,621 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 352 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $409K in drug spend. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 77.6/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 76.8, Cost 50.9), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Cardiovascular Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,810 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 3,033 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 | 1598880098 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Cardiovascular Disease Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 03/21/2007 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
77.5581
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
76.7758
Quality
50.9178
Cost
97
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Ajay Chander, 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.
Faith Regional Physician Services LLC
Columbus, NE
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
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 Ajay Chander, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$20
Largest payer
PFIZER 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.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
2,621
Total Claims
$409K
Total Drug Cost
352
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 6,619
- Total Day Supply
- 195,557
- Generic Drug Cost
- $58K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.26
- Gender Split
- 58% female / 42% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 22, 65-74: 161, 75-84: 115, 85+: 54
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Ajay Chander, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
188 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
164 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
151 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
147 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
133 claims
- Furosemide
Furosemide
114 claims
- Metoprolol Tartrate
Metoprolol Tartrate
105 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
96 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 188 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 164 |
| Losartan Potassium | 151 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 147 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 133 |
| Furosemide | 114 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 105 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 96 |
| Clopidogrel Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 80 |
| Lisinopril | 80 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Overview
How Ajay Chander, MD fits within the Cardiovascular Disease Physician landscape nationally.
24,810
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Cardiovascular Disease Physician
3,033
Avg Claims per Provider
Ajay Chander, MD's 2,621 claims are below the specialty average of 3,033.
Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in Nebraska
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Nebraska, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Chander.
Dr. Hussam Abuissa
M.D.
Omaha, NE
Dr. Soban Ahmad
MD
Omaha, NE
Dr. Arslan Ahmed
MD
Omaha, NE
Dr. Khalid Al Saidi
M.D.
Omaha, NE
Dr. Firas Alani
M.D.
Columbus, NE
Compare Cardiovascular Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Nebraska medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ajay Chander, MD's specialty? ▼
Ajay Chander, MD specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in Lincoln, Nebraska. Credentials: MD.
How much does Ajay Chander, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Ajay Chander, MD wrote 2,621 Medicare Part D claims totaling $409K in drug costs for 352 beneficiaries.
What is Ajay Chander, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Ajay Chander, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 77.6/100 (Quality: 76.8, Cost: 50.9). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Ajay Chander, MD located? ▼
Ajay Chander, MD is located at 7440 S 91ST ST, Lincoln, NE, 68526. Phone: (402) 489-6555.
What is Ajay Chander, MD's NPI number? ▼
Ajay Chander, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598880098, issued on 03/21/2007.
How many Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 24,810 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider writes 3,033 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Ajay Chander, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Ajay Chander, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Ajay Chander, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Ajay Chander, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,621 Part D claims and 352 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Ajay Chander, MD's credentials? ▼
Ajay Chander, MD's NPI is 1598880098 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.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- 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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