2026 NPPES data Hematology & Oncology Physician NPI 1538347521 MD
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AJAY KANDRA, MD

Hematology & Oncology Physician in MADISON, Indiana. 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
884
Medicare Part D claims · 201 beneficiaries · Hematology & Oncology Physician avg: 847
Generic prescribing
75%
generic claims · 25% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$47.9K
53 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: AJAY KANDRA, MD is a Hematology & Oncology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in MADISON, Indiana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 884 claims across 201 beneficiaries — 25% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $47.9K across 53 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: AJAY KANDRA, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 884 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

AJAY KANDRA, 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).

AJAY KANDRA, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/01/2008

NPI 1538347521

Primary specialty

Hematology & Oncology Physician

Mid-sized

11,215 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

884 4% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 847

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Indiana

How Hematology & Oncology Physician compares to other specialties among Indiana providers

Indiana providers

Hematology & Oncology Physician share within Indiana

1. Hematology & Oncology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hematology & Oncology Physician share within Indiana

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

AJAY KANDRA, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Hematology & Oncology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
100/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Hematology & Oncology Physician) — 100/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Hematology & Oncology Physician) — 100/100 vs national avg 83.1

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 KANDRA, MD is a Hematology & Oncology Physician provider practicing in MADISON, Indiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1538347521. 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 KANDRA, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hematology & Oncology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1373 E STATE ROAD 62, MADISON, IN, 47250, with a listed phone of (812) 801-0603. NPI 1538347521 was issued on 02/01/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KANDRA 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 884 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 201 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2.7 million in drug spend, split 25% brand-name and 75% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.0%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 100/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Hematology & Oncology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 11,215 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 847 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

1373 E STATE ROAD 62
MADISON, IN 47250

Provider Details

NPI 1538347521
Specialty Hematology & Oncology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/01/2008

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where AJAY KANDRA, 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.

NORTON HOSPITALS, INC
★★☆☆☆ 2/5
SHELBYVILLE, KY
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 180088

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 KANDRA, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$47.9K

Largest payer

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

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 · Above average

AJAY KANDRA, MD — brand share 25.0%
Specialty average (est.)

25% brand-name claims vs 75% generic, on 884 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.

884
Total Claims
$2.7M
Total Drug Cost
201
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,125
Total Day Supply
26,722
Brand vs Generic
25% brand / 75% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2.5M
Generic Drug Cost
$195K
Opioid Claims
71 (8.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
16

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.93
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 33, 65-74: 85, 75-84: 66, 85+: 17

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Eliquis
Apixaban
70
Dexamethasone
56
Ondansetron Hcl
53
Prednisone
41
Promethazine Hcl
38
Revlimid
Lenalidomide
36
Anastrozole
35
Letrozole
34
Gabapentin
31
Hydroxyurea
31

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

Hematology & Oncology Physician Overview

How AJAY KANDRA, MD fits within the Hematology & Oncology Physician landscape nationally.

11,215
Hematology & Oncology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hematology & Oncology Physician
847
Avg Claims per Provider

AJAY KANDRA, MD's 884 claims are above the specialty average of 847.

Nearby Hematology & Oncology Physician Providers in Indiana

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

Compare Hematology & Oncology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AJAY KANDRA, MD's specialty?
AJAY KANDRA, MD specializes in Hematology & Oncology Physician and practices in MADISON, Indiana. Credentials: MD.
How much does AJAY KANDRA, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, AJAY KANDRA, MD wrote 884 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.7M in drug costs for 201 beneficiaries.
What is AJAY KANDRA, MD's Medicare quality score?
AJAY KANDRA, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is AJAY KANDRA, MD located?
AJAY KANDRA, MD is located at 1373 E STATE ROAD 62, MADISON, IN, 47250. Phone: (812) 801-0603.
What is AJAY KANDRA, MD's NPI number?
AJAY KANDRA, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538347521, issued on 02/01/2008.
Does AJAY KANDRA, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
AJAY KANDRA, MD's prescribing is 25% brand-name and 75% generic drugs by claim count, with $2.5M in brand drug costs.
Does AJAY KANDRA, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, AJAY KANDRA, MD had 71 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.0%.
How many Hematology & Oncology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 11,215 Hematology & Oncology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hematology & Oncology Physician provider writes 847 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does AJAY KANDRA, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, AJAY KANDRA, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Eliquis, Dexamethasone, Ondansetron Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does AJAY KANDRA, MD accept Medicare?
AJAY KANDRA, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 884 Part D claims and 201 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify AJAY KANDRA, MD's credentials?
AJAY KANDRA, MD's NPI is 1538347521 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

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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