NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Pharmacist NPI 1700183464 PHARMD
Verify on CMS → Alexander Chekanov, PHARMD
Pharmacist in Antioch, California.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 294,436 in Pharmacist, 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 · 1K beneficiaries · Pharmacist avg: 127
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Alexander Chekanov, PHARMD filed 2,203 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Pharmacist in Antioch, California, prescribing 91% generic.
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2024
- 91%
- generic prescribing
- ≥85th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Alexander Chekanov, PHARMD
Bare NPI registry listing — limited federal enrichment beyond basic enumeration. Verify all credentials with official sources.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1700183464), first enumerated 02/16/2011.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 2,203 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- State context
State board disciplinary context
California statewide board action statistics are published annually — these figures describe aggregate state activity, not Alexander Chekanov, PHARMD's individual license status. Verify directly with the state medical board.
Source: MBC annual report 2023
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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Compare Chekanov with other Pharmacist providers
Same primary specialty, same federal CMS NPPES roster.
All 108 Pharmacist providers in Antioch, CA →
Also enrolled in California
- Dr. Caroline A-Haja, PHARM.D. San Pedro, CA
- Gayatri Aachi Livermore, CA
- Dr. Adrian Karlos Aala, PHARMD, RPH Hayward, CA
- Dr. Mahshid Aalam, PHARMD Los Angeles, CA
- Jaleh Aaliiveli San Ramon, CA
- Cassi Aarvig, RPH Tracy, CA
Other specialties in Antioch: Behavior Technician (599) · Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor (160) · Marriage & Family Therapist (81) · Internal Medicine Physician (76)
CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1700183464 · Pharmacist
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MEGA · RX-MID · BOOK-MID · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1700183464
- ENUM-MID 2011
- TAX-MEGA 294K Pharmacist
- RX-MID 2,203
- BOOK-MID 32,698 in California
- PHOTO-ENUM Anna Fongwitoo, PHAR… · 2011
Alexander Chekanov, PHARMD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
2,203 ≥ 85th percentile 85% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
What does the federal data show about Alexander Chekanov, PHARMD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Pharmacist
Medicare Part D claims
2,203 17× vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in California
How Pharmacist compares to other specialties among California providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1700183464 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Pharmacist |
| Credentials | PHARMD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 02/16/2011 |
License & disciplinary context - California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Alexander Chekanov, PHARMD. To verify Alexander Chekanov, PHARMD's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases
MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Alexander Chekanov, PHARMD - brand share 8.0%
Pharmacist average
8% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 2,203 2024 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 2024.
2,203
Total Claims
$84K
Total Drug Cost
1,412
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 4,831.5
- Total Day Supply
- 138,704
- Brand vs Generic
- 8% brand / 91% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $43K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $41K
- Opioid Claims
- 250 (11.3% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 11
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.35
- Gender Split
- 60% female / 40% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 122, 65-74: 670, 75-84: 464, 85+: 156
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Alexander Chekanov, PHARMD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
150 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
116 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
107 claims
- Albuterol Sulfate …
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
81 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
66 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
64 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium 56
Levothyroxine Sodium
56 claims
- Atenolol 54
Atenolol
54 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 150 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 116 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 107 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 81 |
| Losartan Potassium | 66 |
| Lisinopril | 64 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 56 |
| Atenolol | 54 |
| Gabapentin | 53 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 53 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Pharmacist Overview
How Alexander Chekanov, PHARMD fits within the Pharmacist landscape nationally.
294,436
Pharmacist Providers in US
56
States with Pharmacist
127
Avg Claims per Provider
Alexander Chekanov, PHARMD's 2,203 claims are above the specialty average of 127.
Nationwide Pharmacist peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Chekanov, both outside California so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2011)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Pharmacist Providers in California
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Chekanov.
One of 32,698 Pharmacist providers enrolled in California, 11 are shown on this page.
Meara Michi Abad
Orange, CA
Nader Abadier
RPH
Fontana, CA
Samia Abadier
RPH
Fontana, CA
Sandy Abadir
RPH
Chino Hills, CA
Dr. Houry Abajian
PHARM.D.
Woodland Hills, CA
Compare Pharmacist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alexander Chekanov, PHARMD's specialty? ▼
Alexander Chekanov, PHARMD specializes in Pharmacist and practices in Antioch, California. Credentials: PHARMD.
How much does Alexander Chekanov, PHARMD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Alexander Chekanov, PHARMD wrote 2,203 Medicare Part D claims totaling $84K in drug costs for 1,412 beneficiaries.
Where is Alexander Chekanov, PHARMD located? ▼
Alexander Chekanov, PHARMD is located at 4501 SAND CREEK RD, Antioch, CA, 94531. Phone: (925) 813-6500.
What is Alexander Chekanov, PHARMD's NPI number? ▼
Alexander Chekanov, PHARMD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700183464, issued on 02/16/2011.
Does Alexander Chekanov, PHARMD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Alexander Chekanov, PHARMD's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $43K in brand drug costs.
Does Alexander Chekanov, PHARMD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Alexander Chekanov, PHARMD had 250 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.3%.
How many Pharmacist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 294,436 Pharmacist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Pharmacist provider writes 127 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Alexander Chekanov, PHARMD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Alexander Chekanov, PHARMD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Alexander Chekanov, PHARMD accept Medicare? ▼
Alexander Chekanov, PHARMD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,203 Part D claims and 1,412 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Alexander Chekanov, PHARMD's credentials? ▼
Alexander Chekanov, PHARMD's NPI is 1700183464 with credentials PHARMD. 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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