2026 NPPES data Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1245767318 DO
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ASHOK KANNAN, DO

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in KAPAA, Hawaii. 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
136
Medicare Part D claims · 27 beneficiaries · Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 4K

What the federal data shows

ASHOK KANNAN, DO filed 136 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in KAPAA, Hawaii.

136
Part D claims, 2023

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ASHOK KANNAN, DO's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

136 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

ASHOK KANNAN, DO 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 ASHOK KANNAN, DO?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/18/2017

NPI 1245767318

Primary specialty

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician

Niche

4,161 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

136 97% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 4,450

Specialty distribution in Hawaii

How Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Hawaii providers

Hawaii providers

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Hawaii

1. Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Hawaii

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) 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).

ASHOK KANNAN, DO appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding DO credentials at 5409 LAIPO RD, KAPAA, HI, 96746, with a listed phone of (808) 431-5322. NPI 1245767318 was issued on 05/18/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KANNAN 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 136 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 27 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K 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.

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 4,161 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 4,450 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

5409 LAIPO RD
KAPAA, HI 96746

Provider Details

NPI 1245767318
Specialty Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Credentials DO
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/18/2017

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

136
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
27
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
208
Total Day Supply
5,944
Generic Drug Cost
$3K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
81.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.49

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What ASHOK KANNAN, DO prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Paroxetine Hcl
17
Donepezil Hcl
16
Escitalopram Oxalate
12

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

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview

How ASHOK KANNAN, DO fits within the Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

4,161
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
4,450
Avg Claims per Provider

ASHOK KANNAN, DO's 136 claims are below the specialty average of 4,450.

Nearby Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Hawaii

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

Compare Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ASHOK KANNAN, DO's specialty?
ASHOK KANNAN, DO specializes in Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in KAPAA, Hawaii. Credentials: DO.
How much does ASHOK KANNAN, DO prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ASHOK KANNAN, DO wrote 136 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 27 beneficiaries.
Where is ASHOK KANNAN, DO located?
ASHOK KANNAN, DO is located at 5409 LAIPO RD, KAPAA, HI, 96746. Phone: (808) 431-5322.
What is ASHOK KANNAN, DO's NPI number?
ASHOK KANNAN, DO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245767318, issued on 05/18/2017.
How many Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 4,161 Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 4,450 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ASHOK KANNAN, DO prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ASHOK KANNAN, DO's most frequently prescribed drugs include Paroxetine Hcl, Donepezil Hcl, Escitalopram Oxalate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ASHOK KANNAN, DO accept Medicare?
ASHOK KANNAN, DO appears in CMS Medicare data with 136 Part D claims and 27 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ASHOK KANNAN, DO's credentials?
ASHOK KANNAN, DO's NPI is 1245767318 with credentials DO. 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.

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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